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EU-hosted Google Forms alternative

Looking for a Google Forms Alternative?

Google Forms works for quick polls. For serious research you need EU-hosted surveys, panel management, and advanced methodology. Crowdtech is the professional upgrade.

ISO 27001 & 27701
Servers in Amsterdam
No US cloud
GDPR by design
Why teams switch

Why Research Teams Outgrow Google Forms

A form builder, not a research tool

Google Forms offers basic multiple-choice and text fields. No randomisation, no piping, no quota management, no cross-tabulations. When your research demands methodology, Google Forms has nothing to offer.

Zero panel or community capability

There is no respondent database, no panel management, no insight communities. Every survey starts from scratch. Longitudinal research or repeated measurement is impossible without bolting on external tools.

US data processing, no EU option

Google Forms data is processed on Google Cloud in the US. No EU-only hosting option exists. For GDPR-sensitive research with personal data, this is a compliance gap your DPO will flag.

No branding, no professional appearance

Google Forms surveys carry Google branding and a generic look. No custom domains, no branded survey environments, no white-label options. Your respondents see Google, not your organisation.

Feature comparison

Crowdtech vs. Google Forms at a glance

FeatureCrowdtechGoogle Forms
Data hostingEU-only (own servers, Amsterdam)US (Google Cloud)
Question types50+ with full logic and pipingBasic (13 types, limited logic)
Panel managementBuilt-in respondent databaseNot available
Insight communitiesBuilt-inNot available
RandomisationFull (questions, answer options, blocks)Not available
Cross-tabulationsWith significance testingNot available
Custom brandingFull custom domain + stylingGoogle branding only
ISO 27001 + 27701Yes (DEKRA)Google Workspace certification
Mailing moduleBuilt-in with scheduling and trackingNot available
Pricing modelAnnual volume tiersFree (with Google Workspace limits)
Why Crowdtech

What makes Crowdtech the professional alternative

Research-grade methodology

50+ question types, randomisation, piping, A/B testing, quota management, cross-tabs with significance testing. Core research functionality that Google Forms will never offer.

Survey + Panel + Community in one

One respondent database powers all research. Build a panel, run surveys, launch communities. Longitudinal research without tool sprawl.

100% EU-hosted

Own Equinix servers in Amsterdam. No Google Cloud, no AWS, no Cloud Act. GDPR compliance built into the infrastructure.

Professional survey environments

Custom domains, full branding, white-label capability. Your respondents see your organisation, not a tech company.

Built-in mailing and distribution

Invitation management, reminders, scheduling, response tracking. No need for separate email tools or manual distribution.

Built for your situation

When you need more than a form builder

Corporate insights teams

Your CEO asks for quarterly employee research with trend analysis. Google Forms gives you a spreadsheet. Crowdtech gives you a panel, automated invitations, and cross-tabulations with significance testing.

Academic research

Ethics committees require EU data processing and documented security. Google Forms cannot provide either. Crowdtech offers ISO-certified EU hosting and SURFconext SSO.

Research agencies

Clients expect branded environments and professional methodology. Google Forms undermines credibility. Crowdtech offers white-label surveys with full methodological control.

Trusted across Europe

500+ organisations rely on Crowdtech

500+ organisations
ISO 27001 + 27701 (DEKRA)
100% EU-hosted

Clients include Heineken, Philips, Coca-Cola, and DPG Media. Founded in 2012 as the technology division of MWM2, a research agency with over 20 years of experience.

Migration support

The upgrade is easier than you think

Data migration

Export from Google Forms, import into Crowdtech. Our team handles mapping and validation.

Setup included

Platform configuration, user accounts, branding, and integrations are set up as part of your contract.

Dedicated onboarding

A named onboarding contact works with your team until you are fully operational.

Live in two weeks

From signed contract to first survey in the field, the typical timeline is five to ten business days.

Pricing

Request a tailored quote

Select your expected volume and receive a pricing indication.

Survey
For ad-hoc projects and quick research insights

Design, distribute, and analyse professional online surveys, all in your own branding and without technical setup. Perfect for teams that need flexibility and speed in their research.
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A short introductory session, tailored to your use case. We listen to your research challenge first, then show you the relevant parts of the platform.

  • Share your research challenge; we show the relevant features
  • See both the respondent experience and the research dashboard
  • Get a pricing indication based on your expected volumes
  • Discover panel and community options where relevant

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