Soli Forms vs Google Forms for Healthcare
Google Forms works well for general surveys. Healthcare practices, though, face compliance and privacy demands that a general tool was never designed to meet. See how the two stack up when patient data is on the line.
Competitor pricing and features are based on publicly available information as of August 2026 and may change.
Where patient data changes the equation
Collecting submissions is straightforward. What sets these tools apart is how they treat patient data once it leaves the form.
Encryption approach
Google Forms encrypts data at rest on its servers while retaining the decryption keys. Soli Forms encrypts on your device before anything is transmitted — meaning Soli has no ability to read your submissions, even under compulsion.
BAA setup
With Google, you need a paid Workspace subscription, a separate BAA signing process, and manual HIPAA configuration. Soli covers the BAA on every paid plan through clickwrap acceptance — nothing extra to configure.
Built for healthcare vs. adapted for it
Google Forms serves a broad audience across industries. Soli Forms was purpose-built for healthcare intake — 58+ templates, e-signatures, prospect management, and audit logging all designed around clinical workflows.
PHI in notifications
Email notifications from Google Forms may display patient names and submitted data in plaintext. Soli encrypts every notification so PHI never appears in subject lines or message previews.
Which is right for you?
Google Forms may suffice if:
- -Your practice already pays for Google Workspace with a signed BAA
- -You only collect limited patient information, such as appointment requests
- -E-signatures, audit trails, and healthcare-specific templates are not required
Soli Forms is built for you if:
- -Zero-knowledge encryption matters — your vendor should never be able to read submissions
- -Healthcare templates, e-signatures, and audit logging should work out of the box
- -A prospect management pipeline should track every new patient from inquiry through intake
See the difference for yourself
The free plan requires no credit card. When your practice needs the full template library, e-signatures, and BAA coverage, Pro is one upgrade away.