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Google Forms vs RegistrationMagic
Both stand on form builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Google Forms covers form creation, response analysis, collaboration, and quiz use in a web tool with a free plan. Its listed Workspace paid plans begin at $7 a month with an annual commitment.
Visit Google Forms Free plan Self-hostedWeb
RegistrationMagic covers form creation through payment, approval, analytics, and account management. The free tier offers an entry point, while multi-site users can choose Premium+ for its broader license.
Visit RegistrationMagicThe facts
| Google Forms | RegistrationMagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Business Starter: $7 a month | Premium: $89, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | workspace.google.com | registrationmagic.com |
| On form builders | #12 of 69 | #51 of 69 |
Google Forms: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Questions can follow previous answers.
- Supports quizzes and file uploads.
- Charts update as responses arrive.
- Forms can be embedded on websites.
What to know first
- Available platform listed is web only.
- Draft saving requires a signed-in Google Account.
- The 14-day trial is for Workspace, not specifically Forms.
RegistrationMagic: what it does well
- Unlimited registration forms
- Conditional logic and approval workflows
- Stripe, PayPal, and offline payment options
- Frontend account area for users
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Premium costs $89, paid once
- Premium supports one site
- Extensions are bundled, not sold separately
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