SealForm vs Google Forms

A Google Forms alternative for answers Google shouldn't see

Google Forms is free, familiar and fast. SealForm is for the forms you wouldn't want sitting readable in anyone's cloud.

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SealFormGoogle Forms
Who can read responsesOnly you and your team (end-to-end encrypted)Stored readable in your Google account and on Google's servers
PriceFree, paid plans from $7Free with a Google account
HIPAABAA on Business, $49 a monthGoogle offers a BAA for some Google Workspace plans; check which services it covers
Google SheetsYes, synced from your browserYes, built in
Custom domainYes, on ProNo
BrandingRemove SealForm branding from $7Google branding on every form

Competitor details are from their public pricing and product pages as of September 2026. Plans change, so check their site for current details.

The key difference

Google Forms keeps responses readable in your Google account and on Google's servers. That's fine for event sign-ups, but not ideal for health history, legal intake or HR reports. SealForm encrypts each answer in the respondent's browser, and can still send a copy to your Google Sheet, decrypted in your own browser on the way.

What Google Forms does better

  • Completely free and already in your Google account
  • Tight integration with Google Sheets, Drive and Classroom
  • Quizzes and grading for education

When to choose SealForm

  • You collect health, legal, HR or financial details
  • You want answers readable only by your team, not your vendor
  • You need a BAA without an enterprise contract
  • You want encrypted file uploads and integrations that stay private

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Questions

Can I still use Google Sheets with SealForm?

Yes. Connect Google Sheets on Pro, and your browser decrypts each response and adds it as a row. SealForm never sees the answers.

Is SealForm free like Google Forms?

Yes, for unlimited forms and 1,000 responses a month.

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