Microsoft Forms pricing, explained
Microsoft Forms has no separate price. It is free with a Microsoft account and bundled into Microsoft 365, so what you pay is for the wider plan, not the form tool.
Microsoft Forms is not sold on its own. It comes free with any Microsoft account, and the fuller version is bundled into Microsoft 365 plans, both personal and business. That means the real question is not what Forms costs, but which Microsoft 365 plan you already have or need. Below are the common routes as of June 2026 and the response limits each carries. Note that Microsoft 365 business prices rise on July 1, 2026. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Plans and prices
Bundled with Microsoft 365Pricing as of June 2026. Microsoft Forms is free with a Microsoft account (a personal free account caps around 200 responses per form). It is bundled into Microsoft 365: Personal at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, Business Basic at $6 per user a month, and Business Standard at $12.50 per user a month. Business Basic rises to $7 and Business Standard to $14 on July 1, 2026; Business Premium stays $22. Business and education plans raise response limits sharply. Check the vendor for current pricing.
What actually moves the bill
Forms itself is free, so what you pay depends on the Microsoft 365 plan you are on and the response limits you need.
Microsoft Forms pricing FAQ
Is Microsoft Forms free?
Yes. Microsoft Forms is free with any Microsoft account, and a personal free account caps around 200 responses per form. The fuller version is bundled into Microsoft 365 plans at no extra cost beyond the plan itself. Check the vendor for current pricing.
How much does Microsoft Forms cost on its own?
Nothing, because you cannot buy it on its own. Microsoft Forms is bundled into Microsoft 365. What you pay is for the Microsoft 365 plan, from $6 per user a month for Business Basic, rising to $7 on July 1, 2026.
Are Microsoft 365 prices changing in 2026?
Yes. On July 1, 2026, Microsoft 365 Business Basic rises from $6 to $7 per user a month and Business Standard from $12.50 to $14. Business Premium stays at $22. Forms is included either way, so the change is to the bundle.
Should I pay for Microsoft 365 just to use Forms?
Usually not, if forms are your only need. A free Microsoft account already runs basic forms, and dedicated tools like Tally or Jotform give more for forms alone. Microsoft 365 makes sense when you want the wider Office, Teams and email suite.