Compare Microsoft Forms and ODK 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$199.00 Per Month
Microsoft Forms
Star Rating
(364)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(87)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Forms has a user-friendly interface with a drag-and-drop form builder rated at 8.3, while ODK's survey builder is slightly better at 9.2, making it easier for users to create complex surveys quickly.
- Reviewers mention that ODK excels in offline capability, scoring a perfect 9.9, which is crucial for field data collection in areas with limited internet access, whereas Microsoft Forms has a lower score of 7.8 in this area.
- G2 users highlight that ODK offers superior multimedia support with a score of 9.5, allowing for image and video capture, while Microsoft Forms falls short with a score of 7.7, limiting its ability to collect rich media data.
- Users on G2 appreciate ODK's advanced question types, scoring 9.6, which includes features like GPS & Time Stamps and Barcode and Signature Capture, enhancing data accuracy and context, compared to Microsoft Forms' score of 8.8.
- Reviewers say that ODK's reporting and analytics capabilities are robust, with a data exporting score of 9.4, allowing for seamless integration with BI tools, while Microsoft Forms has a lower score of 8.6 in this area, indicating less flexibility in data handling.
- Users report that ODK's quality of support is exceptional, with a score of 9.7, significantly higher than Microsoft Forms' score of 8.8, suggesting that ODK users feel more supported in their implementation and troubleshooting efforts.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Forms
No pricing availableODK
Standard
$199.00
Per Month
Just the essentials: powerful forms, work online and offline, real-time dashboards
- Unlimited forms
- Unlimited users
- 1 project space
Free Trial
Microsoft Forms
No trial information availableODK
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
293
9.3
73
Ease of Use
9.2
293
9.5
74
Ease of Setup
9.3
80
8.9
60
Ease of Admin
9.1
70
9.4
55
Quality of Support
8.8
232
9.7
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
56
9.8
54
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
280
9.5
72
Features by Category
Development Tools
Not enough data
8.1
28
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
9.1
31
Field Tools
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
9.6
36
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.9
34
Not enough data
9.7
36
Not enough data
9.1
30
Back Office Tools
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
7.1
27
Survey Management
9.1
123
9.1
44
8.8
126
9.7
62
8.1
120
8.7
45
8.8
122
9.2
54
Survey Customization
8.3
107
9.6
60
8.2
103
8.2
44
7.8
103
9.5
52
8.1
84
9.4
48
Survey Insights
8.7
118
7.9
45
8.6
84
8.5
48
8.9
118
9.4
61
8.9
111
9.4
58
Customization
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
8.8
71
Not enough data
7.8
62
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Forms and ODK are categorized as Survey
Unique Categories
Microsoft Forms is categorized as Online Form Builder
ODK is categorized as Mobile Forms Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Forms
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ODK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.3%
Higher Education
8.6%
Education Management
8.0%
Pharmaceuticals
7.4%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
54.0%
Research
23.8%
Environmental Services
10.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Other
45.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Forms
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ganesh R.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
In our team we use Microsoft Forms for almost all possible feedback forms and Surveys. We use it to send feedback forms to clients to check their opinion about our services.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Zabiullah D.
Verified User in Computer Software
Microsoft form is not user-friendly as a social media that is, it is not easy for none educated people and need more information and learning to use Microsoft form.
ODK
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
This is the quintessential software suite for flexible and powerful data collection. With primary use cases in public good, ODK's commitment to open principles allows it to be used for any data collection purpose, by anyone, anywhere. It provides the code...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ganesh R.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
In our team we use Microsoft Forms for almost all possible feedback forms and Surveys. We use it to send feedback forms to clients to check their opinion about our services.
Verified User in Research
This is the quintessential software suite for flexible and powerful data collection. With primary use cases in public good, ODK's commitment to open principles allows it to be used for any data collection purpose, by anyone, anywhere. It provides the code...
Zabiullah D.
Verified User in Computer Software
Microsoft form is not user-friendly as a social media that is, it is not easy for none educated people and need more information and learning to use Microsoft form.
Alternatives
Discussions
Are there any version updates for this software?
3 comments
JT
Yes kindaRead more
Is it right?
2 comments
TT
Please elaborate on the question ? Does Microsoft have the rights on your Forms ? Do the Microsoft Forms is right ? I am not sure to understand the question...Read more
Is Microsoft Forms good?
2 comments
HV
Yes, it is great, both options creating survey and/or quizzes.. Using it in company a lotRead more
ODK has no discussions with answers
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