Data Collection Software & Forms
Collect any kind of data online — text, files, e-signatures, payments, and more — with forms that feel as good to fill out as they are to build. No spreadsheets, no legacy database software.
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Paperform is online data collection software and a data collection form builder used by businesses, researchers, and teams to gather information through more than 20 field types — text, file uploads, e-signatures, and payments included. It exports data to CSV, PDF, or Word, syncs automatically with tools like Google Sheets and Airtable, and includes built-in analytics to track completion and drop-off rates.
Everything you need to collect data online
Collect any type of data with 20+ field types
Text, email, phone number, address, file upload, e-signature, and payment fields all format your data automatically as it comes in — see the full range of form fields and widgets available.
Adapt your form to each respondent automatically
Use conditional logic to show or hide questions based on earlier answers, so respondents only ever see what's relevant to them — shorter forms, better completion rates.
Build mobile-friendly forms your team can fill out anywhere
Every Paperform form works on any device, so field teams, surveyors, and researchers can collect data from a phone or tablet without a dedicated app to install.
Export and sync your data automatically
Export submissions as PDF, CSV, or Word documents any time, or sync automatically with Google Sheets and 2,000+ other tools via Zapier — no manual copy-pasting.
See what's working with built-in analytics
Track views, completion rates, and where respondents drop off with Paperform's built-in analytics — no separate analytics tool needed to improve your forms over time.
Keep collected data secure and compliant
Data is encrypted, stored securely, and GDPR compliant by default — see Paperform's trust and security practices for the full details, including SOC 2 Type II certification.
Forever Free plan · No code needed · SOC 2 Type II & SSO · Trusted by 500K+ businesses
“Kassy Pajarillo, a freelance consultant, made over $100K in sales by building beautifully branded data collection forms with Paperform to stay connected with her clients throughout their engagement.”
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Paperform connects directly with Google Sheets, Airtable, and Notion, and to 2,000+ other apps via Zapier — so every submission lands exactly where you need it, with no manual exporting.
Data Collection Form FAQs
1. What types of data can I collect with Paperform?
Over 20 field types, including text, email, phone number, address, file uploads, e-signatures, and payments — every field formats the data automatically as it's submitted.
2. Can I export the data I collect?
Yes. Export submissions as a PDF, CSV, or Word document at any time, or sync automatically to Google Sheets, Airtable, or 2,000+ other apps via Zapier.
3. Can my team collect data in the field on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Every Paperform form is mobile-friendly and works from any device with an internet connection — there's no separate app to install, though it isn't a dedicated offline data-capture app for areas without connectivity.
4. Can I show different questions to different respondents?
Yes. Use conditional logic to show or hide questions based on how someone answers earlier in the form, so each respondent only sees what's relevant to them.
5. Can I collect data for surveys or research?
Yes, for straightforward data collection. If you need advanced survey logic, randomization, or scoring, Paperform's survey maker is built specifically for that.
6. Is my collected data secure?
Yes. Data is encrypted and stored securely, Paperform is GDPR compliant, and the platform holds SOC 2 Type II certification.
7. Can I see how my form is performing?
Yes. Built-in analytics show views, completion rates, and where respondents are dropping off, so you can improve your form over time without a separate analytics tool.
8. Do I need to know how to code to build a data collection form?
No. Paperform's visual editor lets you build and customise forms without writing any code.
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The following is pricing for our Paperform app only.
Free | Essentials $24/month Billed as $288/year | Pro $49/month Billed as $588/year | Business $99/month Billed as $1,188/year | |
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