Formester, a free Microsoft Forms alternative

The perfect alternative to Microsoft Forms with deeper customization, automation, and freedom to scale without limits.

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  • Create forms, surveys, and quizzes in seconds using AI. icon Create forms, surveys, and quizzes in seconds using AI.
  • Drag and drop fields, add logic, and customize layouts instantly. icon Drag and drop fields, add logic, and customize layouts instantly.
  • Access ready-to-use templates for every business need. icon Access ready-to-use templates for every business need.
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Why look for a Microsoft Forms alternative?

Microsoft Forms only offers basic design options, leaving you with generic, off-brand forms that fail to meet the needs of businesses looking for a polished, branded experience.

Advanced conditional logic, branching, and automation workflows are missing, which makes it difficult to build complex or dynamic forms that adapt to user responses.

Analytics are shallow, providing only surface-level insights. Without deeper reporting, businesses struggle to understand user behavior or optimize form performance.

Since Microsoft Forms works mainly inside the Microsoft ecosystem, it limits your ability to connect with non-Microsoft tools, automation platforms, or custom workflows.

Formester Vs Microsoft Forms

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Formester

Formester is an AI-powered form builder with features like conditional logic, file uploads, multiple choice questions, and team controls. It's a top Microsoft Forms alternative for businesses that want better customization options and automation tools.

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Microsoft Forms

MS Forms is part of Office 365 and works well for basic forms and surveys. But if you need more advanced form fields, branding, or integration options, MS Forms includes fewer features. Formester gives you more control and flexibility for real-world business needs.

What's the difference?

Feature
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Backend only forms Yes
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Payment collection icon
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Branding icon
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File uploads iconicon
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Email autoresponder icon
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Offline forms icon
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E-signatures icon
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Real time collaboration icon
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Advanced spam protection icon
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What about advanced features?

Feature
Formester
Microsoft Forms
AI assistance
Free
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Address auto-complete
Personal - $13/mo
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API access
Business - $49/mo
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API powered pre-filling
Business - $49/mo
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Backend only forms
Personal - $13/mo
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Conditional email autoresponder
Free
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Conditional logic
Personal - $13/mo
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Custom domains
Business - $49/mo
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Custom thank you pages
Free
Limited customization
Meta pixel integration
Free
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Multi-lingual forms
Business - $49/mo
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Save and resume submissions
Business - $49/mo
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Granular permissions icon
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Real-time collaboration icon
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Generate PDFs from submissions icon
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Generate QR code icon
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Timer icon
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Partial submissions icon
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How to switch?

Step 1

Create or Import

Build a new form using AI or import your Microsoft Forms for an instant upgrade.

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Step 2

Customize Fields

Use the drag and drop editor to add logic, customize layouts, and apply your branding.

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Step 3

Collect Submissions

Share your form and track responses in real time. Use advanced analytics to see what works.

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Why choose Formester?

Form Building Support

From setting up form fields to adding conditional logic, our support team helps you every step of the way.

Built for Teams

Formester facilitates collaboration. You can manage permissions, share your forms, and handle submissions with ease.

Easiest to Use

Formester offers a smooth drag and drop experience that works well on mobile devices too.

Get more done!

lead capture

Lead Capture Forms

Build smarter lead forms with conditional logic, file uploads, and seamless integrations. Qualify leads instantly, connect your form to CRM tools, and even collect payments.

Quizzes and Interactive Forms

Quizzes and Internal Training

Build interactive quizzes and training assessments with drag and drop ease. Add scoring, outcomes, and conditional logic to track progress, and measure knowledge.

Product Feedback and Surveys

Customer Surveys and NPS Forms

Create engaging customer surveys using AI. No need to add questions manually, just enter a prompt and let AI handle the rest.

employee onboarding

Employee Onboarding and Feedback

Create onboarding forms with forms select questions, branded design, and automation. Perfect for mobile devices and Microsoft 365 teams managing internal workflows.

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USER TESTIMONIALS

User Stories

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I really enjoy Formester. It’s clean and straight-forward and it does well, what it is supposed to do.

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Thibaud Martinez Organiser at Tedx
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Formester is really easy to use and an exceptional alternative for Typeform. We use it for call for papers, lead registrations, feedback and surveys and it cannot be simpler.

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Jilson Organiser at Vue Conference
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Went through many form builders for my lead gen company and I will say it is by far the most affordable and customizable form I have found!! 10/10

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Alex Customer Success Manager at Orion Growth Partners
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Formester’s drag-and-drop functionality and pre-designed templates make creating forms extremely quick and easy. Its extensive customization options allow you to tailor forms to your needs and branding. The conditional logic, file uploads, and integrations… make Formester extremely versatile too. I was also impressed with their exceptional support.

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Bency Product Manager at Northgate Digital Solutions
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We have been in business for over thirty years and were never happy with our forms until we found Formester. Now, we have clients actually enjoying completing and submitting online forms. If you are looking for a platform to create online forms... look no further – Formester is the best. Your clients will thank you!

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Bob Senior Web Developer at PixelWorks Innovations
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Great software system. Very intuitive and looks absolutely great. Most importantly, I requested features… and the features were implemented within hours. Stellar support that is hands-down better than others. I highly suggest you use Formester… you’re not going to find that with the competition.

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Chris Operations Lead at SummitCloud Software
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Awesome product and amazing support from the team. Started using it a few months ago for my art business – couldn’t recommend Formester enough!

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Raphael Software Engineer at Horizon Data Labs

FAQs

MS Forms covers the basics. However, Formester allows you to create smarter surveys. It offers conditional logic, file uploads, and flexible customization options. It serves serious data collection across mobile devices and teams.

Yes. You can use Formester’s drag and drop form builder to recreate or improve your forms. Our AI helps you add smart form fields and streamline the setup.

Absolutely. Formester helps you manage forms in Office 365 or run different workflows. It supports shared access, tracking, and full control over forms.

No. You don’t need technical knowledge. Just drag and drop your form fields, select question types, and customize as needed. You can also collect payments and connect your form to other tools in minutes.

Absolutely. Formester lets you invite team members, manage permissions, collaborate on forms, and track responses, all from one dashboard.

Formester supports advanced conditional logic, calculations, and built-in payment integrations like Stripe and PayPal. You can build exactly what you need, no extra tools required.

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