No-Code · head to head
AppSheet vs Gravity Forms
The short version
- Only AppSheet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: AppSheet starter plan at $5 per user per month limits the native database to 5 databases at 2,500 rows each; Gravity Forms basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AppSheet and Gravity Forms actually diverge.
| Attribute | AppSheet | Gravity Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $59/year |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Category | No-Code | Surveys |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AppSheet
- Creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capturenot Gravity Forms
- Building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing datanot Gravity Forms
- Automating workflows and triggering notifications based on data changesnot Gravity Forms
- Connecting to multiple data sources including spreadsheets, databases, APIs, and SaaS platformsnot Gravity Forms
- Building offline-capable mobile and web applications for field workersnot Gravity Forms
- Leveraging machine learning for data analysis and optical character recognitionnot Gravity Forms
Gravity Forms
- WordPress form building and lead capturenot AppSheet
- E-commerce payment form processingnot AppSheet
- Multi-site form managementnot AppSheet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AppSheet
- Starter plan at $5 per user per month limits the native database to 5 databases at 2,500 rows each
- Enterprise Plus at $20 per user per month can only be purchased by a Google Workspace Administrator
- Free exploration is capped at 10 users
Gravity Forms
- Basic license covers only 1 site and renews at $59/year after a discounted $44 first year
- Pro license is capped at 3 sites; using it on more requires the Elite tier at $259/year renewal
- Marketing integrations like HubSpot and Mailchimp are Basic-tier only, while payment and workflow add-ons (Stripe, Zapier, Trello) require Pro or above
Pricing, plan by plan
AppSheet
Free- Free (Prototyping)Free
- Test apps with up to 10 users
- No cost during prototyping phase
- Starter$5/month
- Basic application and automation
- Spreadsheet and cloud file storage connections
- AppSheet database access
- Core$10/month
- Advanced application and automation
- Application security controls
- Email customer support
- Enterprise Plus$20/month
- Advanced features
- Enterprise data service integrations
- Enhanced security and governance
Gravity Forms
$59/year- Basic$59/year
- 1 site license
- 20+ integrations including HubSpot, Mailchimp, Active Campaign
- Pro$159/year
- 3 site licenses
- Payment processing with Stripe, Square, PayPal
- 15+ Pro-level add-ons
- Elite$259/year
- Unlimited site licenses
- All add-ons included
- Advanced features: User Registration, Conversational Forms, Signature, Survey
Which should you pick?
Choose Gravity Forms if
Nothing in the data separates Gravity Forms from AppSheet on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is AppSheet or Gravity Forms better?
- Neither clearly leads. AppSheet starts at Free and Gravity Forms at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AppSheet or Gravity Forms?
- AppSheet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AppSheet and $59/year for Gravity Forms.
- Does AppSheet or Gravity Forms run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use AppSheet for free?
- Yes. AppSheet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gravity Forms starts at $59/year.
- What is AppSheet best used for?
- AppSheet is most often used for creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capture, building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing data, automating workflows and triggering notifications based on data changes, connecting to multiple data sources including spreadsheets, databases, apis, and saas platforms. Of those, creating data collection mobile apps with forms, photos, and location capture and building business dashboards and reporting applications on top of existing data are not what Gravity Forms is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AppSheet: Can I build and test apps before paying for AppSheet?
Yes, AppSheet offers a free prototyping tier where you can test your apps with up to 10 users at no cost before deploying paid subscriptions.
SourceGravity Forms: What is the cheapest Gravity Forms plan?
The Basic plan is $59/year and includes 1 site license with 20+ integrations. The Elite plan at $259/year offers unlimited sites and all add-ons.
SourceAppSheet: Is AppSheet included with Google Workspace subscriptions?
Yes, the Core plan ($10/user/month) is included with most paid Google Workspace plans, allowing you to build applications without additional licensing costs.
SourceGravity Forms: Can I process payments with Gravity Forms?
Yes. Payment processing with Stripe, Square, and PayPal is included in the Pro ($159/year) and Elite ($259/year) plans, but not in the Basic plan.
SourceAppSheet: What data sources can AppSheet connect to?
AppSheet connects to spreadsheets, cloud storage, databases, REST APIs, and SaaS platforms like Salesforce, enabling seamless integration with your existing tech stack.
SourceGravity Forms: How many sites can I use Gravity Forms on?
The Basic plan covers 1 site, Pro covers 3 sites, and Elite covers unlimited sites. All pricing is annual subscription.
SourceRelated pages
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