Microsoft Forms is a form and survey tool included with Microsoft 365. It integrates with Excel and other Microsoft products. It works well for internal use within organizations already on Microsoft’s platform. Fomr is a standalone visual form builder with a drag-and-drop editor. Both tools handle forms and surveys. They differ in design capabilities, ecosystem dependency, and who they’re built for.
How Fomr compares to Microsoft Forms
| Feature | Fomr | Microsoft Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Free standalone access | Free (no subscription needed) | Requires Microsoft 365 |
| Unlimited forms | Free | Free (up to 200 forms) |
| Unlimited responses | Free | 50,000 per form |
| Multi-page forms | Free | Free (sections) |
| Custom fonts (1700+) | Free | No custom fonts |
| Custom colors and backgrounds | Free | Basic themes (with M365) |
| Add your logo | Free | Header image only (with M365) |
| Drag-and-drop editor | Free | List-based editor |
| Embed forms on your website | Free | Free |
| Email notifications | Free | Free (via Power Automate) |
| Redirect on completion | Free | Custom message only |
| Conditional logic | Free (branching) | |
| File uploads | Free (OneDrive) | |
| Excel integration | Not available | Built-in |
| Remove branding | Pro ($17/mo) | Microsoft branding always shown |
| Custom domains | Pro ($17/mo) | Not supported |
Why teams switch from Microsoft Forms to Fomr
No Microsoft 365 subscription needed
Microsoft Forms requires a Microsoft 365 subscription for full access. Fomr is standalone and free to use without any subscription.
Real design control
Microsoft Forms offers a handful of background themes and no custom fonts. Fomr lets you choose from 1,700+ fonts, set brand colors, add background images, and control the layout.
Custom domains and white-labeling
Microsoft Forms always shows Microsoft branding and uses a Microsoft URL. Fomr Pro ($17/mo) lets you use your own domain and remove all branding.
The ecosystem question
The main reason to stick with Microsoft Forms is if you’re already invested in Microsoft 365. Forms data flows into Excel. You can embed forms in SharePoint and Teams. Power Automate handles notifications. If your organization runs on Microsoft, Forms fits neatly into that workflow.
If you don’t need those Microsoft integrations, or if you’re paying for Microsoft 365 primarily for forms, Fomr is a standalone option that does more on the design side. Your respondents don’t need Microsoft accounts, and you’re not tied to any ecosystem.
Fomr vs Microsoft Forms: pricing
Microsoft Forms is included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which start at $6/user/month (Business Basic). For personal use, a limited version is available with a free Microsoft account, though it lacks some features.
Fomr’s free plan includes unlimited forms, unlimited responses, design customization, and team collaboration without any subscription. The Pro plan at $17/month adds custom domains and branding removal.
If you already pay for Microsoft 365 for other reasons (email, Office apps, Teams), then Microsoft Forms is essentially free for you. If you’re paying for Microsoft 365 primarily because you need forms, Fomr’s free plan is a cheaper alternative.
Fomr vs Microsoft Forms: the editor
Microsoft Forms uses a list-based editor. You add questions sequentially, choose from question types (multiple choice, text, rating, date, ranking, Likert), and configure them in place. It’s simple and fast for basic surveys, but there’s no layout control. All forms follow the same top-to-bottom structure.
Fomr uses a visual drag-and-drop canvas. You place fields on the page, arrange them however you want, and see the result in real time. The editor supports multi-page forms, text blocks, dividers, and 25+ form components.
Microsoft Forms prioritizes simplicity. Fomr prioritizes design flexibility. If you just need a quick internal poll, Microsoft Forms is faster. If you want a form that looks good and represents your brand, Fomr gives you more control.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fomr if you want to...
- Build branded, professional forms without a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Choose from 1,700+ fonts and customize the form design
- Use a visual drag-and-drop editor with flexible layouts
- Use custom domains and white-label branding ($17/mo)
- Share forms with anyone, no Microsoft account needed for respondents
Choose Microsoft Forms if you want to...
- Stay within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Excel)
- Use branching logic right now
- Collect file uploads to OneDrive
- Create quick internal surveys with minimal setup
- Use built-in Excel integration for response analysis