Why choose Zoho Forms over Typeform?
Good-looking forms are great but what about powerful workflows and real results? Zoho Forms gives you the best of both worlds.
With robust automation, mobile app capabilities, built-in analytics, and seamless integrations, Zoho Forms delivers everything you need to streamline data collection and decision-making without relying on multiple tools.
Zoho Forms: A powerful Typeform alternative for smarter data collection
Zoho Forms isn't just a form builder.It’s a data collection and management platform built for real-world use cases across industries and teams. From field data collection to multi-stage approvals and secure payments, it’s built to help you do more, faster.
Work anywhere, anytime
Offline mobile app
Zoho Forms keeps working when your internet connection drops. With Zoho Forms’ mobile apps for iOS and Android, users can fill out and submit forms offline. Ideal for field teams and remote operations.
Security and compliance
Audit logs for full transparency
Keep track of every action taken on a form: Who, What, and When. Zoho Forms offers comprehensive audit trails for compliance and accountability.
Powerful spam prevention
Secure your forms with built-in tools like:
- Captcha
- OTP Verification
- Double Opt-In Email Confirmation
Keep your data clean and reliable.
Automated workflows
Built-in approval workflows
Automate multi-level approvals directly within the platform. From simple one-step checks to complex conditional workflows, manage submission approvals without switching between tools.
Assign tasks from submissions
Assign tasks and responsibilities to your team based on form entries, right inside Zoho Forms. Turn responses into actionable items instantly without relying on third-party task managers.
Dynamic logic and advanced rules
Go beyond simple conditional logic with:
- Choice-based Field Rules
- Field-to-Field Comparison
- Deny Submissions
Create dynamic web forms with conditional logic that enables them to adapt to respondents' choices in real time.
Payment and analytics
In-product Advanced Analytics
Track performance metrics like views, drop-offs, completion rates, and conversion trends - all from within the product with Advanced Analytics .
10+ integrated payment options
Collect payments securely with more than 10 trusted gateways including Zoho Checkout, PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay, Midtrans, and more: ideal for orders, registrations, or donations.
Connected to the Zoho ecosystem
Zoho Forms integrates seamlessly within the Zoho ecosystem connecting your forms with apps like Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, Zoho Flow, and more, for unified workflows with effortless data flows.
Features
Zoho Forms
Typeform
Offline Mobile App
Yes (iOS & Android)
No
SMS & WhatsApp Notifications
Supported
Limited to email
Audit Logs
Full transparency
Not Available
Spam Protection
reCaptcha V2, OTP, Double Opt-in
reCaptcha V2, OTP, Double Opt-in
Advanced Approval
Built-in, multi-step
Requires external tools
Task Assignment
Built-in
Not available
Advanced Logic & Deny Rules
Advanced rules, deny submissions
Limited conditional logic
In-Product Analytics
Real-time analytics dashboard
Requires integration
Payment Integrations
10+ payment gateways
Limited to 2
Zoho Ecosystem Integration
Native integration with Zoho apps
No Zoho integration
Disclaimer: Please be aware that the information displayed on this page may not be accurate. The comparative product features were last updated on 24/07/2025 and are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zoho Forms and Typeform serve different form-building needs.
At Zoho Forms, we offer a robust multi-field layout designed for capturing detailed information efficiently. Our forms are built to support advanced logic, multi-level approvals, workflows, and seamless integrations especially across the Zoho ecosystem.
Typeform, on the other hand, is built for a sleek experience that’s more suited to marketing and feedback.
If you're looking for operational forms like registrations, applications, or data collection workflows. Zoho Forms is purpose-built for it.
There are several tools available for different form-building needs. Some popular alternatives include:
- Zoho Forms – Ideal for complex data collection, automation, and team collaboration.
- Google Forms – Good for basic, no-frills data gathering.
- Jotform – Offers visual design and a rich set of templates.
- Microsoft Forms – Best suited for users within the Microsoft 365 environment.
Zoho Forms integrates effortlessly with both Zoho and non-Zoho platforms:
- Native Integrations: Automatically send form data to Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator, Zoho Desk, Zoho Sheet, Zoho Campaigns, and more.
- Third-party tools via Zoho Flow: Connect your forms to over 950+ apps including Monday, Asana, and Zendesk.
- Webhooks: For custom workflows and real-time data exchange.
Yes. Zoho Forms supports multiple uploads through:
- File Upload – For PDFs, docs, etc.
- Image Upload – For photos.
- Audio/Video Upload – For media files.
You can control file type, size, and number of uploads. All in a single field.
Absolutely. You can get started with Zoho Forms for free. Our free plan includes:
- Up to 3 forms
- 500 submissions/month
- 200 MB file storage
- Access to mobile apps for offline data collection
It’s an excellent way to explore our features before upgrading. Take a look at our pricing page to see which plan suits you best.
We’re here to help you succeed with your forms:
- Email support is available to all users at support@zohoforms.com
- Help center: Access detailed guides, FAQs, and video tutorials.
- Webinars & learning resources: Learn tips, tricks, and best practices.
Yes, if you enable our Save and Resume feature.
It lets respondents save their progress and return later using a unique link. You can also prompt them to review and continue incomplete entries.
This feature is especially useful for lengthy or multi-page forms such as grant applications, vendor onboarding, or review collection.
Zoho Forms: Function first, always
Zoho Forms puts productivity ahead of polish. While Typeform focuses on design, Zoho Forms builds power into every form-automating workflows, assigning tasks, and tracking data from start to
Make the switch today. Choose forms that work harder.