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Google Forms alternative: RSVPlinks vs Google Forms

A general form and survey builder that many people use for event sign-ups, with answers going to Google Sheets. RSVPlinks is an event page and website builder where guests reply, register or buy tickets in their browser, free for up to 20 replies per event and a one-time $7–$39 above that. Choose Google Forms if you only need answers in a spreadsheet, and your event doesn't need a page or a guest list.

Google Forms's price: Part of Google Workspace. Its product page links to plan pricing rather than naming a price.1

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Pros and cons

Where Google Forms does well

  • Branching logic shows relevant questions from earlier answers.1
  • Exports straight to Google Sheets for analysis.1
  • Close a form after a set number of responses.2

Limits Google Forms states

  • Its product page describes a form builder, with no event page, tickets or check-in.1

Where RSVPlinks does well

  • A real event page, with date, place, map and design.
  • Guest confirmations, calendar links and reminders.
  • Waitlists, approval, QR tickets and door check-in.
  • Taking payment with the sign-up.

Where RSVPlinks falls short

  • The free plan stops at 20 replies per event and 5 events, a much lower limit than several free plans below.
  • No name badges and no conference tools such as agendas or exhibitor lead capture.
  • No public API or Zapier connection.
  • No text messages: reminders and blasts go by email, so you can't reach a guest by SMS from here.

RSVPlinks vs Google Forms: side by side

RSVPlinks vs Google Forms
FeatureRSVPlinksGoogle Forms
Free limit20 per event, 5 eventsWorkspace plan page1
Paid$7–$39 per event, up to 1,000Not found
Event pageDesigned page or websiteA form1
Custom questions1 free, up to 10 paidWith branching1
Capacity limitPaid eventsYes2
WaitlistPaid eventsNot found
Approve each personFreeNot found
QR check-in at the doorFree, in the browserNot found
Address only for those approvedYesNot found
Reminders by textNoNot found
IntegrationsNoGoogle Sheets1

A cross means the vendor says it doesn't offer it, or for RSVPlinks that we don't. “Not found” means we looked through its public pricing and help pages and saw nothing either way. It may still exist. A number links to the source.

Google Forms alternative: FAQ

What is Google Forms?
A general form and survey builder that many people use for event sign-ups, with answers going to Google Sheets.
How much does Google Forms cost?
Part of Google Workspace. Its product page links to plan pricing rather than naming a price. This comes from Google Forms: product page, read on November 1, 2026.
Who should choose Google Forms over RSVPlinks?
Choose Google Forms if you only need answers in a spreadsheet, and your event doesn't need a page or a guest list.
Is RSVPlinks a free alternative to Google Forms?
RSVPlinks has a free plan: up to 20 replies per event on up to 5 events, with no ads. A bigger event is a one-time $7–$39, with no subscription.

Sources

Read on November 1, 2026. Vendors change prices and features, so check their pages before you decide.

  1. 1. Google Forms: product page
  2. 2. Google Docs Editors Help: Forms responses

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