Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Build your Google Form by importing from Forms, Sheets, Docs, Slides, PDFs, MS Word/ Powerpoint, Images, etc.
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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Generate templated documents with Google Forms™. Generate PDF, Google Docs™, Sheets™, Slides™, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint customized documents. Get them approved and signed.
| Metric | Form Builder | Form Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 6.2k | 4.3k |
| Active installs | 11,267,503+ | 24,282,909+ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free of charge with paid features | Free of charge with paid features |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 3 |
Form Builder and Form Publisher are evenly matched on rating (4.6★ vs 4.6★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Form Builder at Free of charge with paid features, Form Publisher at Free of charge with paid features. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Form Builder has the larger user base (6,236 reviews vs 4,267), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Form Publisher's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Form Builder audit • Form Publisher audit
| Keyword | Form Builder | Form Publisher |
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| form | #6 | #5 |
| jotform | #6 | #5 |
| forms | #6 | #5 |
Both Form Builder and Form Publisher offer paid plans only. Form Builder starts at Free of charge with paid features; Form Publisher starts at Free of charge with paid features. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Form Builder (4.6★, 6,236 reviews) and Form Publisher (4.6★, 4,267 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Form Builder fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Form Publisher is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace marketplace. Form Builder has more onboarding documentation maturity (6,236 reviews vs 4,267), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Form Builder typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (6,236 reviews). Form Publisher aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (4,267 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Form Builder and Form Publisher both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Form Publisher" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
