SendForm.live is being discontinued and is no longer accepting new customers. Any pricing referenced below is historical.
SendForm vs Google Forms
Both are great for collecting responses. Here's how they compare.
SendForm.live
Built for speed. See submissions the instant they happen with real-time streaming. Perfect for time-sensitive leads, live events, and anyone who hates refreshing.
- Real-time submission streaming
- Webhook integrations
- GDPR-ready privacy notices
- No Google account needed
Google Forms
Free and simple. Great for basic surveys and internal use. Part of Google Workspace with Sheets integration.
- 100% free
- Google Sheets integration
- Unlimited responses
- Familiar Google interface
Feature comparison
| Feature | SendForm | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time submissionsSee responses instantly | — | |
| Free tier | ||
| Embeddable formsWeb Component with style isolation | Limited | |
| Custom brandingRemove branding, add logo | Pro | — |
| Webhook integrationsConnect to any service | Pro | — |
| Email notifications | Pro | |
| Spam protectionTurnstile CAPTCHA + honeypot | Basic | |
| Privacy notices (GDPR)Built-in consent checkboxes | — | |
| CSV export | Pro | |
| Google account requiredFor form creators | — | |
| Custom colors/themes | Pro | Limited |
| API access | Limited | |
| Data retentionFree / Pro | 30d / 1yr | Unlimited |
Which should you choose?
Choose SendForm if you need:
- • Real-time submission notifications
- • Webhook integrations with other tools
- • Professional forms without Google branding
- • GDPR-compliant privacy notices
- • Forms that work without requiring Google accounts
Choose Google Forms if you need:
- • A completely free solution
- • Direct Google Sheets integration
- • Unlimited storage and responses
- • Internal surveys for Google Workspace users
- • Collaboration with other Google users