Google Forms alternative for private family RSVPs
Choose Hejmo when you need a family headcount and private links. Choose Google Forms when what it does best matters more for your event.
Free · No ads · No guest accounts
Hejmo
Hejmo is the headcount tool for family events: one private link per family, two-tap replies with no guest accounts, and a clear count of who's coming.
Best for
- Family events where one person answers for the household
- Private links that don't make guests sign up
- Setting up and sharing from your phone in a few minutes
Consider other tools for
- Ticketed public events and event discovery
- Invites where the design matters more than the headcount
- Conference registration and large-event management
Google Forms
Google Forms can collect RSVPs, but it has no invitation page and no way to group guests by family. Hejmo gives guests a real invite, lets each family answer together, and shows you the headcount without a spreadsheet.
Strengths
- Free and familiar
- Flexible form fields
Tradeoffs
- No invitation page; guests see a form
- No built-in way to group guests by family
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hejmo | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Family and household RSVPs | Yes | No |
| Guests RSVP without an account | Yes | Yes |
| Chat preview with event details | Yes | No |
| Private by default, no public guest list | Yes | Varies |
| Co-hosts | Yes | No |
Questions
Why not just use a form?
A form collects answers; Hejmo gives guests a real invitation. Each family answers for everyone in two taps, gets add-to-calendar and map links, and you see the headcount without a spreadsheet.
Is Hejmo free?
Yes, for unlimited events, with no ads. Free events include one RSVP question. Plus is optional: $12 for one event adds invitation styles, a cover photo, a custom link, a custom RSVP confirmation, and up to five RSVP questions.
How do I share?
Copy each family's private link into a text, WhatsApp, email, or group chat. You can also post the event's shared link in a group chat and let people add their own names.
Does Hejmo store guest data?
Hejmo stores the names you add and the answers guests give. Guests don't create accounts, email and phone numbers are optional notes for you, and Hejmo never messages your guests.
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One private link per family, no guest accounts, no ads. Free for unlimited events.
Free · No ads · No guest accounts