Formfacade alternatives: Jotform vs EZ File Drop vs File Request Pro vs CatchFolder
Updated 2026-10-17. Every fact links to its source; prices are as published on each vendor's page on that date.
Short answer: if you want no-login uploads inside a Google Form, Formfacade is built for that. If you just need people without Google accounts to send files into your Drive, cheaper or one-time options exist. Prices below are copied from each vendor's pricing page on 2026-10-17.
| Formfacade | Jotform | EZ File Drop | File Request Pro | CatchFolder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $28/month, no free plan, 7-day trial (src) | Free Starter; Bronze $39/month or $34/month yearly (src) | $12/month or $10/month yearly; 7-day trial (src) | $19/month; 15-day or 25-file trial (src) | $12 one-time (30 days) or $59 one-time (12 months) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | One-time, no auto-renew |
| Max file size | Up to 1 GB (src) | Bounded by plan upload space (100 MB on free; src) | 5 GB per submission on Starter (src) | 1 GB (Starter/Lite) to 10 GB (src) | 50 MB |
| Where files land | Google Drive | Jotform storage, integrations available | Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box or FTP (src) | Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or SharePoint (src) | A folder in your own Google Drive |
| Files pass through vendor servers? | Not stated here | Yes (Jotform storage) | Not stated here | Yes, with optional auto-delete after sync (src) | No: runs in your own Google account |
| Form builder | Yes (Google Forms based) | Yes | Basic fields | Yes | No (name/email/note fields only) |
| Best for | Keeping a Google Form | Full forms + payments | Large files, ongoing | Client document workflows with reminders | Occasional events into Google Drive |
Where a cell says "Not stated here", we didn't find it on the vendor's pricing page and don't guess.
When to pick which
- Formfacade: you need uploads inside the same Google Form experience. Note the default import creates a copy of your form (Formfacade).
- Jotform: you'd rather replace Google Forms entirely and stay within the free plan's limits.
- EZ File Drop / File Request Pro: ongoing collection, big files, reminders, multiple storage providers.
- CatchFolder: a one-off or occasional collection (contest, application round, event photos) into Google Drive without a monthly bill; you can paste one script into your Google account (5-minute setup). It's early access and new; full refund if it doesn't work for you within 21 days.
- Free DIY: comfortable with code: an Apps Script web app (sample).
Related
- Collect files without a Google account (all options)
- Let someone upload to your Google Drive
- Google Forms upload limits calculator
FAQ
Is there a free Formfacade alternative for file uploads without login?
Free options: a DIY Apps Script web app into your Drive (Google), a Dropbox File Request into Dropbox (Dropbox Help), or Jotform's free Starter plan (5 forms, 100 submissions/month, 100 MB upload space; Jotform pricing).
Does Formfacade change my Google Form?
Formfacade's own page says importing creates a copy of your form and the original isn't modified; its add-on can instead add file upload to the same form (Formfacade).