DesktopServer vs Google Forms

DesktopServer

Description: DesktopServer is an open source WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP) distribution that allows developers to run web server software on Windows desktops for testing purposes. It is free, easy to install and configure.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Google Forms

Description: Google Forms is a free online survey and questionnaire builder offered by Google as part of the G Suite productivity suite. It allows users to create customizable forms and surveys to collect information, registrations, event sign-ups, etc. without coding.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

DesktopServer Features

• Bundled with Apache, MySQL, PHP and other components required for web development
• Allows running a web server on Windows desktop for testing purposes
• Open source and free to download and use
• Easy to install and configure
• Supports running PHP applications locally
• Includes phpMyAdmin for MySQL database administration
• Allows choosing desired versions of Apache, PHP, MySQL etc during setup
• Portable installation allows running from USB drives
• Includes web-based DesktopServer control panel

Google Forms Features

• Create customizable forms and surveys
• Collect information and responses
• Multiple question types (text, multiple choice, checkboxes, etc.)
• Themes and branding
• Logic and branching
• Collect files and images
• Summary charts and graphs
• Collaborate and share forms
• Send via email and embed on websites
• Integrates with other G Suite apps

DesktopServer

• Open Source

Google Forms

• Free