Google Forms collects your testimonials and dumps them in a spreadsheet. SocialProof collects them, helps you approve them, and shows them on your site — automatically.
| Feature | SocialProof | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Collects testimonials | Yes — purpose-built | Yes — generic form |
| Where responses go | SocialProof dashboard — ready to approve | Google Sheets spreadsheet |
| Embeddable widget for your website | Yes — one line of code | No — manual copy/paste required |
| Approval workflow | Approve before it goes live | No — everything goes to spreadsheet |
| Star ratings structure | Built-in — structured automatically | Manual setup, no native star field |
| Responder name + photo | Yes — structured fields | Manual field setup |
| Display on your site without code | Yes | No — requires developer or Zapier |
| Time from link to live on site | ~2 minutes | Hours (export → format → code → embed) |
| Google account required | No — works for everyone | Recommended for full features |
The bottom line: Google Forms is a workhorse. It'll collect your testimonials. But the moment you want to show them on your website, you're on your own. SocialProof was built for that specific gap — the part Google Forms doesn't do.
SocialProof closes the loop Google Forms leaves open. Free forever for 1 active widget.
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