Below is a comparison of features in Qualtrics and Microsoft Forms.
Commonly used features
Question types
Survey distribution
Collaboration options
Reporting options
Feature
Microsoft Forms
Qualtrics
Question type: Multiple choice
Yes
Question type: File upload
Display logic & branching
Allows for anonymous responses
Built-in distribution via email
No
Built-in distribution via SMS
Ability to track which individuals have responded
Automated email reminders
Other configurable email triggers
Download raw response data
Automated accessibility/usability review
Distribution option
Via email
Yes, using your email client
Yes, through Qualtrics directly
Via link
Via social media
Via SMS
Via QR code
Allows anonymous submissions
Ability to track individual respondents
Set start and end dates for response collection
Collaborative option
Allows multiple collaborators
Allows OHIO collaborators
Allows non-OHIO collaborators
Configure which survey data individual collaborators have access to
Configure whether an individual collaborator can activate/deactivate a survey
Configure whether an individual collaborator can copy a survey project
Configure whether an individual collaborator can distribute a survey
Reporting option
Customizable visualizations of results data
No, default visualization is not customizable
Ability to format your reports
No, default report is not customizable
Shareable reports via link
Download raw survey data
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