Autocrat alternative: AutoDoc for Google Forms
Autocrat is a free, long-standing Google Sheets add-on from New Visions Cloudlab, popular with schools. It merges spreadsheet rows (including form responses) into Google Docs templates. AutoDoc runs from the form itself and adds conditional templates, Slides, QR codes, image embeds and richer emails.
AutoDoc vs Autocrat at a glance
Details for Autocrat (New Visions Cloudlab) come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Plans change, so check their site for current details.
| AutoDoc for Google Forms™ | Autocrat | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Google Forms add-on (sidebar inside the form) | Google Sheets add-on (works on the form’s response sheet) |
| Templates | Google Docs, Slides (and Sheets in the add-on picker) | Google Docs |
| Output formats | PDF, Google copy, Word, PowerPoint | Google Docs, PDF |
| Conditional documents | Per template: AND / OR / grouped, 13 operators incl. >, >=, contains, regex | See vendor documentation |
| Respondent and/or fixed list, HTML body, CC/BCC | See vendor documentation | |
| Extras | QR codes, image embeds, auto-sharing, generation log | Free; maintained by a small team |
| Free tier | 20 documents / day | Free |
| Paid plans | Individual $9.90/mo or $79.90/yr · Business (whole domain) $70/mo or $499/yr | — |
Where Autocrat shines
- Completely free.
- Familiar to many schools and districts.
- Works on any spreadsheet, not only form responses.
Why teams choose AutoDoc
- Configured from the Google Form itself, with no response sheet wiring.
- Google Slides templates for certificates, tickets and badges, plus PowerPoint and Word export.
- 13 condition operators with AND/OR grouping and unlimited additional templates.
- QR code and image placeholders, and a searchable generation log.
You need a free, simple Docs merge from a spreadsheet and don’t need Slides, QR codes or advanced conditions.
You want submissions to generate polished Docs or Slides documents with conditions, QR codes and emails, configured from the form.
Frequently asked questions
Is AutoDoc a good Autocrat alternative?
If your documents start from Google Forms and you want conditional templates, QR codes and a daily free tier, yes. You need a free, simple Docs merge from a spreadsheet and don’t need Slides, QR codes or advanced conditions. In that case Autocrat may suit you better.
Can I switch from Autocrat to AutoDoc?
Yes. Reuse your Google Docs or Slides templates, rename markers to {{Question Title}} form if needed, and configure AutoDoc from the form sidebar.
How much does AutoDoc cost?
Free for 20 documents a day. Individual is $9.90/month or $79.90/year; Business covers your whole domain for $70/month or $499/year.