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Crowdtech vs Google Forms

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Google Forms? Here's how Crowdtech compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Crowdtech. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Crowdtech
Google Forms
What it is
Dutch enterprise survey platform with 20+ interactive question types and EU-only data residency.
Create and share online forms and surveys with real-time response collection.
Headquarters
🇳🇱 NL
🇺🇸 US · 1998
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available for Google Workspace Enterprise customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
Price from
No
$6/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.5/5 (10)
G2 4.6/5 (1,245) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (2,341)
Integrations
Single Sign-On (SSO), WhatsApp (invite feature), APIs and webhooks via Connect add-on
Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Zapier, Slack +2

Where each one wins

Crowdtech

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and visually appealing interface, praised for ease of use and mobile suitability
  • +Responsive and helpful customer support with clear, fast communication
  • +Competitive pricing with strong value for money compared to alternatives
  • +Comprehensive suite of research tools (Survey, Panel, Community, Dashboard modules)
  • +Highly customizable questionnaires with support for various question types, including image and video uploads
  • +Flexible integration options with existing systems and customizable look and feel
  • +Long-term users report consistent improvements and updates to features

Limitations

  • −Community platform lacks advanced functionalities like heatmaps, first-click analysis, and eye-tracking
  • −Survey tooling could benefit from improved UX and more sophisticated analytics features
  • −Panel tooling requires enhancements for deeper, customizable panel insights

Google Forms

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and easy to use for non-technical users
  • +Seamless integration with Google Workspace
  • +Real-time collaboration features
  • +Free tier is highly functional

Limitations

  • −Limited customization in free tier
  • −No advanced conditional logic in basic plans
  • −Data residency requires Enterprise plan
  • −Export formats are basic

Data residency & compliance

Crowdtech
Google Forms
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available for Google Workspace Enterprise customers on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018

Pricing

Crowdtech

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is usage-based and requires a custom quote. Plans depend on the number of survey completes, panel members, or community participants.

Google Forms

  • Free Free UnlimitedUnlimited forms · Unlimited responses · Basic editing tools
  • Google Workspace Business Starter $6 per user/monthBusiness email through Gmail · 100 participant video meetings · 30 GB cloud storage per user

Enterprise plans with EU data residency available on request. Pricing varies by region and plan.

Features

Crowdtech

Survey Creation & Distribution
25+ question types for survey design, Distribution via email, link, or embed, Custom branding for surveys, Real-time dashboards and analytics
Research Panel Management
Create and manage your own research panel, Fast access to qualified respondents, Independent data collection and analysis, Consistent engagement and data quality
Insight Community
Combine surveys and discussions in one platform, Deep engagement and qualitative insights, Real-time analysis and feedback loops, Fully branded and integrated experience
Add-ons & Extensions
Branding upgrade for enhanced customization, Multilingual support for global surveys, Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure access, Connect feature for third-party integrations

Google Forms

Form Creation
Drag-and-drop form builder, Custom themes and branding, Conditional logic for questions, File upload support
Data Collection & Management
Real-time response tracking, Automated email notifications, Response validation rules, Data export to Sheets
Integration & Automation
Google Workspace integration, Third-party app integrations (Zapier, etc.), API access for custom workflows, Pre-built templates
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