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.
| SealForm | Google Forms | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can read responses | Only you and your team (end-to-end encrypted) | Stored readable in your Google account and on Google's servers |
| Price | Free, paid plans from $7 | Free with a Google account |
| HIPAA | BAA on Business, $49 a month | Google offers a BAA for some Google Workspace plans; check which services it covers |
| Google Sheets | Yes, synced from your browser | Yes, built in |
| Custom domain | Yes, on Pro | No |
| Branding | Remove SealForm branding from $7 | Google 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
Templates to start from
- Secure Contact Form
- Event Registration Form
- Event RSVP Form
- Volunteer Application Form
- Anonymous Student Wellbeing Survey
- New Patient Intake Form
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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