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Head-to-head · Data Collection Software

ArcGIS Survey123 vs Google Forms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ArcGIS Survey123 #3 in Data Collection Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Esri
Google Forms #8 in Data Collection Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Google Forms

ArcGIS Survey123 leads on 0 checks, Google Forms on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArcGIS Survey123 · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Google Forms
  • Free trialboth

ArcGIS Survey123 scores higher on our rubric for data collection software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Google Forms offers free plan; ArcGIS Survey123 doesn't.

ArcGIS Survey123 is the better fit for offline, location-based field surveys. Google Forms is the better fit for simple, low-cost surveys and quizzes.

  • ArcGIS Survey123 fits best

    Offline, location-based field surveys

  • Google Forms fits best

    Simple, low-cost surveys and quizzes

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Side by side

Feature ArcGIS Survey123 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Google Forms 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #3 in Data Collection Software #8 in Data Collection Software
Best for Offline, location-based field surveys Simple, low-cost surveys and quizzes
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $7/user/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 21 days 14 days
Free trial length 21 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArcGIS Survey123 0/3 · Google Forms 0/3
Offline collection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Branching logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly submissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Collection channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically.
  • Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes.
  • Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, reports, and webhooks.
  • Free personal use includes surveys, quizzes, and response summaries
  • Branching, file uploads, and multiple ways to share forms
  • Collaborative editing and Google Sheets export
Cons
  • Licensing is through ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled by sales.
  • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web editing or viewing.
  • Its strongest fit is location-aware field collection within the ArcGIS ecosystem.
  • Paid pricing is tied to Google Workspace plans
  • Integrations focus on Google's tools and ecosystem
  • Cloud deployment is the only listed platform option
Our verdict

ArcGIS Survey123 is Esri’s form-centric tool for designing, distributing, and analyzing surveys, aimed at organizations gathering location-aware data in the field. Government, utilities, infrastructure, and construction teams can collect…

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Google Forms is a cloud-based form builder for surveys, questionnaires, quizzes, registrations, and other data collection. It suits individuals and teams that need straightforward forms without a separate paid Forms subscription for…

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  1. ArcGIS Survey123Data Collection Software 9.2Pricing on request · 21-day trial
  2. Google FormsData Collection Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ArcGIS Survey123 — where it wins

    • Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically.
    • Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes.
    • Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, reports, and webhooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Licensing is through ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled by sales.
    • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web editing or viewing.
    • Its strongest fit is location-aware field collection within the ArcGIS ecosystem.

  • Google Forms — where it wins

    • Free personal use includes surveys, quizzes, and response summaries
    • Branching, file uploads, and multiple ways to share forms
    • Collaborative editing and Google Sheets export

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing is tied to Google Workspace plans
    • Integrations focus on Google's tools and ecosystem
    • Cloud deployment is the only listed platform option
  • ArcGIS Survey1239.2/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

    A location-aware survey tool for offline field collection tied to ArcGIS.

    Visit EsriFull verdict →
  • Google Forms8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free form builder for straightforward surveys and quizzes, with Sheets export and branching.

    Visit Google FormsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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