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Boringform vs Google Forms
Google Forms is great for quick, generic forms. Boringform focuses on developers who want a simple, backend-friendly endpoint.
| Aspect | Boringform | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Use case | Designed for developers shipping static sites, marketing pages and apps that already have a frontend. | Great for quick surveys and internal polls inside Google Workspace. |
| How it works | You get an HTTP endpoint. POST your form to it from any site or app; we deliver submissions to your inbox or webhook. | You build the form in a Google UI and share a hosted link or embed; responses live in Google Forms / Sheets. |
| Developer workflow | Keep your existing stack (Next, Nuxt, Astro, plain HTML). No iframes; full control over UX and styling. | Limited styling and layout options; harder to match a custom marketing site or design system. |
| Data delivery | Emails, webhooks and a minimal dashboard. Built for piping data into your own systems. | Responses stored in Google; integrations usually go through Sheets or third-party tools. |
| Embedding in static sites | Copy a simple `<form>` snippet or use your own HTML. Works anywhere you can send an HTTP POST. | Embeds use Google’s UI and scripts, which can feel out of place on a custom site. |
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