Survio vs Google Forms
Last updated June 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Forms? Here's how Survio compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Survio. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Czech survey tool with EU hosting, ISO 27001, and unlimited surveys on the free plan.
not established
Headquarters
🇨🇿 CZ
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
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Price from
No
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Free plan
Yes
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Open Source
No
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Integrations
API, Zapier, Single Sign-On (SSO), Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel +5
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We have not yet completed our own research on Google Forms; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
Survio
Strengths
- +Intuitive, clean interface with drag-and-drop design and pre-made templates for quick survey creation
- +Fast, responsive customer support available through multiple channels with clear onboarding guidance
- +Wide variety of question types, customizable templates, and features like skip logic, answer validation, and multilingual support
- +Strong data visualization tools including charts, graphs, and automatic reporting for analysis
- +GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring data protection and compliance
- +Competitive pricing for some users, with yearly licenses and discounts; free plan available for basic surveys
- +Team collaboration features and integrations with tools like Google Analytics, Zapier, and Excel
- +Suitable for both beginners and experienced users without requiring technical expertise
Limitations
- −Free plan is too limited, especially regarding response limits and data export capabilities
- −Premium plans considered expensive by some users, with essential features locked behind higher tiers
- −Lack of advanced survey features such as complex logic, branching, and deep customization options
Google Forms
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
Survio
Google Forms
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
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Sub-processors
not established
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Certifications
ISO 27001
No
Pricing
Survio
- Free Free per monthUnlimited surveys and questions · 100 responses per month · 19 question types
Paid plans unlock additional features such as custom branding, team collaboration, and advanced analytics. Exact pricing is not publicly listed.
Google Forms
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
Survio
- Survey Creation
- 100+ ready-made survey templates from experts, 19 question types (NPS, rating scales, multiple choice, etc.), Multimedia support for interactive layouts, Drag-and-drop editor for easy design
- Response Collection
- Mobile-friendly and cross-device responsive, 9 distribution channels (links, QR codes, email, website embedding, social media), Campaign manager for bulk email invitations, Anonymous or identifiable responses (premium feature)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Built-in analytics with automatic response processing, Real-time results visualization in charts and BI dashboards, 9 chart types for data representation, Segmentation filters for targeted analysis
- Team Collaboration
- User and questionnaire management across teams, Role and access permission settings, Audit logs and activity tracking, Single Sign-On (SSO) for secure authentication
- Security & Compliance
- ISO 27001:2022 certified, GDPR-compliant with EU data storage, 2048-bit SSL encryption, Daily data backups
Google Forms
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.