LamaPoll vs Google Forms
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Forms? Here's how LamaPoll compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: LamaPoll. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source survey tool from Germany with ISO 27001-certified EU hosting and TISAX compliance.
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
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, TISAX AL2
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
Price from
€49/mo
$6/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
Zoho, Salesforce, Power BI, Google Sheets, Zapier +6
Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Zapier, Slack +2
Where each one wins
LamaPoll
Strengths
- +Intuitive, self-explanatory interface with drag-and-drop survey builder requiring minimal onboarding
- +Versatile survey features including customizable templates, question piping, skip logic, randomization, and response validation
- +Real-time response visualization and robust analytical tools with multi-format export options (Excel, Word, PPT, PDF)
- +Strong data protection measures with GDPR compliance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- +Full corporate design integration for branded, professional surveys
- +Responsive phone and online support appreciated by users
- +Transparent pricing structure with free version and free trial available for different company sizes
Limitations
- −Inconsistent or unclear information regarding trial access availability
- −Pricing jump from free to paid plans (e.g., €49/month for 500 respondents) may be steep for some users
- −Feature set may lack depth for highly complex survey requirements compared to competitors
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
LamaPoll
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
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, TISAX AL2
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018
Pricing
LamaPoll
- Free Free per monthUp to 50 participants per survey · Unlimited questions and surveys · Basic corporate design (logo, colors, typography)
- Students & Trainees Free per month (3 months, then Free)For pupils, trainees, and students · Up to 500 participants per survey · Almost all features of the Platinum plan (excluding business functions)
- Basic €49 per monthUp to 500 participants per survey · Unlimited surveys · Custom design, logo, and subdomain
- Gold €99 per monthUp to 5,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 3 users included · Attributes, piping, and placeholders
- Platinum €199 per monthUp to 10,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 3 users included · White-label surveys (no LamaPoll branding)
- Enterprise €499 per monthUp to 100,000 participants per survey · 1 admin + 20 users included · Corporate SSO (Azure AD, ADFS)
All prices plus VAT. Annual flat rate with 17% discount available. 14-day free trial with almost all features, no cancellation required.
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
LamaPoll
- Survey Creation & Design
- Drag-and-drop questionnaire builder with diverse question types (multiple choice, short text, file upload up to 1 GB, mandatory questions, branching, jumps), Custom corporate design with logo, colors, typography, and CSS editor for experts, Over 100 free templates and text modules, Multilingual surveys and barrier-free design (mobile-first, WCAG-compliant)
- Participant Management & Invitations
- Address book import (Outlook, Thunderbird, Excel, CSV), Customizable invitation, reminder, and follow-up emails with placeholders, Attribute- and referrer-driven survey dynamics, QR code invitations, public and individual links
- Evaluation & Reporting
- Real-time result charts and automatic visualizations, Custom reports with personalized diagrams, Detailed statistics, dynamic filters, and result splitting (comparison), Export to Excel, SPSS, SQLite, CSV
- Team & Access Management
- User management with multiple users (plan-dependent), Custom workspaces, teams, and tags, Granular permissions and collaboration on survey projects (higher plans)
- Security & Data Protection
- Hosting in Germany (TÜV-certified data centers, DIN ISO 27001), ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, TISAX® AL2 certified, BSI-audited, End-to-end SSL encryption, AES encryption for all data, daily backups, One-way encryption for sensitive data (inaccessible even to LamaPoll admins)
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