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Head-to-head · Survey And Form Builders

Jotform vs Microsoft Forms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Jotform #3 in Survey And Form Builders 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Jotform
Microsoft Forms #7 in Survey And Form Builders 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Try Microsoft Forms

Jotform leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Forms on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJotform · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Jotform scores higher on our rubric for survey and form builders: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Jotform is the better fit for versatile forms, payments, and mobile collection. Microsoft Forms is the better fit for microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes.

  • Jotform fits best

    Versatile forms, payments, and mobile collection

  • Microsoft Forms fits best

    Microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes

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Side by side

Feature Jotform 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Forms 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in Survey And Form Builders #7 in Survey And Form Builders
Best for Versatile forms, payments, and mobile collection Microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 200+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jotform 1/3 · Microsoft Forms 1/3
Branching logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
File uploads ✓ ✓
Anonymous responses Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit Not checked yet 5e+06 responses/mo
Question limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Analytics level Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 20,000+ templates, conditional logic, and drag-and-drop editing
  • Collects payments and signatures, and supports scored quizzes
  • Mobile apps support offline data collection
  • Supports branching, file uploads, and varied question types.
  • Shows response results in real time and exports them to Excel.
  • Connects with Microsoft tools, including Power Automate and OneDrive.
Cons
  • Starter limits users to 5 active forms and includes Jotform branding
  • Bronze allows 1,000 monthly submissions and 1 GB of storage
  • Higher submission limits and advanced needs require paid plans
  • Listed platform coverage is web-only.
  • Branding control is limited.
  • Its integrations are centered on Microsoft services.
Our verdict

Jotform is a no-code form builder for people and organizations that need more than basic surveys. Its drag-and-drop editor and 20,000+ templates support varied uses, from collecting information to running scored quizzes and graded…

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Microsoft Forms helps individuals, schools, businesses, and government organizations create surveys, quizzes, polls, and other forms. It suits people who want a straightforward way to collect responses and review them without leaving a…

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  1. JotformSurvey And Form Builders 9.1Free plan
  2. Microsoft FormsSurvey And Form Builders 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jotform — where it wins

    • 20,000+ templates, conditional logic, and drag-and-drop editing
    • Collects payments and signatures, and supports scored quizzes
    • Mobile apps support offline data collection

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits users to 5 active forms and includes Jotform branding
    • Bronze allows 1,000 monthly submissions and 1 GB of storage
    • Higher submission limits and advanced needs require paid plans

  • Microsoft Forms — where it wins

    • Supports branching, file uploads, and varied question types.
    • Shows response results in real time and exports them to Excel.
    • Connects with Microsoft tools, including Power Automate and OneDrive.

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed platform coverage is web-only.
    • Branding control is limited.
    • Its integrations are centered on Microsoft services.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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