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Head-to-head · Survey And Form Builders

SurveyMonkey vs Microsoft Forms

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SurveyMonkey #1 in Survey And Form Builders 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SurveyMonkey
Microsoft Forms #7 in Survey And Form Builders 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Try Microsoft Forms

SurveyMonkey leads on 0 checks, Microsoft Forms on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSurveyMonkey · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMicrosoft Forms · 1 of 3

SurveyMonkey scores higher on our rubric for survey and form builders: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Microsoft Forms leads on response limit: 5e+06 responses/mo versus 1000 responses/mo.

SurveyMonkey is the better fit for teams running surveys with branching and analysis. Microsoft Forms is the better fit for microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes.

  • SurveyMonkey fits best

    Teams running surveys with branching and analysis

  • Microsoft Forms fits best

    Microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes

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Side by side

Feature SurveyMonkey 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Microsoft Forms 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Survey And Form Builders #7 in Survey And Form Builders
Best for Teams running surveys with branching and analysis Microsoft users seeking simple surveys and quizzes
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 200+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SurveyMonkey 0/3 · Microsoft Forms 1/3
Branching logic Not checked yet Not checked yet
File uploads Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Anonymous responses Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Response limit 1000 responses/mo 5e+06 responses/mo (best)
Question limit 10 questions Not checked yet
Analytics level Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Skip logic, advanced branching, and question, page, and block randomization
  • Distribute surveys through web, email, social, embeds, and mobile
  • AI-assisted response analysis plus 200+ integrations
  • 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
  • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and has limited responses
  • Higher response limits and advanced features require paid plans
  • SurveyMonkey Audience respondent panels are sold separately
  • Listed platform coverage is web-only.
  • Branding control is limited.
  • Its integrations are centered on Microsoft services.
Our verdict

From individual feedback forms to team research projects, SurveyMonkey brings survey creation, distribution, and response analysis into one platform. Templates and AI assistance support form creation, while surveys can go out through web…

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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. SurveyMonkeySurvey And Form Builders 9.4Free plan
  2. Microsoft FormsSurvey And Form Builders 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SurveyMonkey — where it wins

    • Skip logic, advanced branching, and question, page, and block randomization
    • Distribute surveys through web, email, social, embeds, and mobile
    • AI-assisted response analysis plus 200+ integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits surveys to 10 questions and has limited responses
    • Higher response limits and advanced features require paid plans
    • SurveyMonkey Audience respondent panels are sold separately

  • 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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