Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Quickly create Form, Surveys, Quizzes/Exams and generate multiple versions.
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It allows you to create a password protected document for Google Documents™. You can share this file with others directly.
| Metric | FormCreator | Password Protect for Google Documents™ |
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| Rating | 3.5 ★ | ★ 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 200 | ★ 308 |
| Active installs | 28,030,653+ | 428,174+ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free of charge with paid features | Free of charge |
Based on the data on this page, Password Protect for Google Documents™ is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace admins — 4.6★ vs FormCreator's 3.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: FormCreator at Free of charge with paid features, Password Protect for Google Documents™ at Free of charge. 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Password Protect for Google Documents™ has the larger user base (308 reviews vs 200), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. FormCreator's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Password Protect for Google Documents™; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — FormCreator's 200-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Password Protect for Google Documents™'s broader-but-shallower coverage.
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: FormCreator audit • Password Protect for Google Documents™ audit
Both FormCreator and Password Protect for Google Documents™ offer paid plans only. FormCreator starts at Free of charge with paid features; Password Protect for Google Documents™ starts at Free of charge. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Password Protect for Google Documents™ has the higher average rating (4.6★ from 308 reviews) compared to FormCreator (3.5★ from 200 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Password Protect for Google Documents™ holds the higher average rating (4.6★ vs 3.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Password Protect for Google Documents™ has the deeper published review base (308 vs 200), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
FormCreator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (200 reviews). Password Protect for Google Documents™ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (308 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. FormCreator and Password Protect for Google Documents™ 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 FormCreator" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
