Google Forms vs Wellness Pulse: When “simple” isn’t anonymous enough
Forms are fine for internal tasks. For sensitive feedback, anonymity and actionability matter. Wellness Pulse avoids identifiers by design and turns pulses into real-time insights across locations and teams.
Quick comparison
| Dimension | Google Forms | Wellness Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymity | Apparent | Guaranteed (no logins, cookies, tracking) |
| Setup Time | Manual form creation | 5 minutes with AI-powered question selection |
| Question Creation | Manual question writing | AI automatically finds best questions based on your business |
| Program | One-off forms | Durable pulse cadence |
| Analytics | Manual cleanup | Ready dashboards with location/time trends |
| Trust | Potential metadata | Zero identifiers |
Pricing comparison
| Platform | Starting Price | Notable Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Google Forms | Free | Privacy concerns, manual analytics, no location insights |
| Wellness Pulse | $30/month per location | Unlimited responses, built-in analytics, location insights |
Value proposition: While Google Forms appears free, the manual work required for consistent pulses, data cleanup, and trend analysis costs significant staff time. Wellness Pulse automates this at $360/location/year, with dedicated support and proven wellness templates.
Wellness Pulse advantages
- 5-minute setup: Get up and running in just 5 minutes—no manual form building like Google Forms
- AI-powered question selection: Our AI automatically finds the best questions for your employees and customers based on your location, business type, and who you are. The AI understands your context and generates the perfect questions automatically.
- True anonymity: no tracking, no cookies, no identifiers
- Built-in location analytics and real-time dashboards
- Unlimited responses included
- Purpose-built for wellness surveys and pulse surveys
Choose each for the right job
Choose Google Forms for quick, low-stakes internal needs.
Choose Wellness Pulse for consistent, trusted, anonymous wellness signals that direct resources — with setup in just 5 minutes and AI-powered question selection.
FAQs
Can we combine Forms and Wellness Pulse?
Yes—Forms for admin tasks, Wellness Pulse for wellness.
How fast to deploy?
Days, with print-ready QR kits.
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information and customer feedback as of 2025. Features, pricing, and policies for Google Forms and Wellness Pulse may change over time. If you spot anything that’s out of date or incomplete, please email support@wellpulse.org so we can update it.