Edkimo vs Google Forms
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Forms? Here's how Edkimo compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Edkimo. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Anonymous classroom feedback for schools and universities, hosted in Germany
Create and share online forms and surveys with real-time response collection.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 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
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
Price from
€19.98/mo
$6/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
No
Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Zapier, Slack +2
Where each one wins
Edkimo
Strengths
- +Intuitive, user-friendly interface that simplifies survey, quiz, and poll creation and distribution
- +Mobile-friendly design increases accessibility and student participation rates
- +Real-time analytics and reporting enable effective monitoring of student engagement and satisfaction
- +Supports anonymous feedback, fostering honest and critical insights from students
- +Includes communication tools like messaging and discussion boards to enhance teacher-student interaction
- +Reliable performance with quick feedback delivery, supporting timely teaching adjustments
- +Straightforward onboarding process with minimal learning curve for educators
- +Positively impacts learning environments by enabling personalized learning and improving student involvement
Limitations
- −Limited advanced customization options and integrations, which may not meet the needs of larger institutions
- −Pricing lacks transparency and may be perceived as high for smaller educational institutions
- −Customer support could be more responsive, particularly for technical issues or feature requests
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
Edkimo
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
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
Pricing
Edkimo
- Free Trial €0 per person / 30 days30-day trial with all features · Automatically switches to free basic plan · No cancellation required
- Premium €19.98 per month (billed yearly)Unlimited surveys and responses · Filter and merge results · Export as XLS and PDF
- Flex On request Custom pricing for schools · Bundle prices available · Invoice payment and onboarding webinar
All prices include VAT. Premium plan requires annual billing.
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
Edkimo
- Question Creation & Management
- Create quick questions in a few clicks, Use ready-made templates or custom questions, Collaborative survey creation as a team
- Student Engagement & Response Collection
- Share surveys via QR code or link, Anonymous responses from any device, No student login or registration required
- Data Visualization & Analysis
- Instant visualization as charts or word clouds, Filter and merge survey results, Export results as XLS or PDF
- Student Choice Organization
- Fairly organize student preferences for electives or project weeks
- Team Collaboration
- Create and discuss surveys with colleagues, Combine results into school reports, Team creation and management
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