Form Publisher alternative: AutoDoc for Google Forms
Form Publisher is one of the best-known Google Forms add-ons for generating documents. It has a very large install base and adds approval workflows and signature collection for Google Forms. AutoDoc focuses on fast, conditional document generation with a generous daily free tier and simple per-account or per-domain pricing.
AutoDoc vs Form Publisher at a glance
Details for Form Publisher (Talarian) come from the sources below, checked October 2026. Plans change, so check their site for current details.
| AutoDoc for Google Forms™ | Form Publisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Google Forms add-on (sidebar inside the form) | Google Forms and Google Sheets add-on |
| Templates | Google Docs, Slides (and Sheets in the add-on picker) | Google Docs, Sheets, Slides |
| Output formats | PDF, Google copy, Word, PowerPoint | PDF, Google formats, Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
| Conditional documents | Per template: AND / OR / grouped, 13 operators incl. >, >=, contains, regex | See vendor documentation |
| Respondent and/or fixed list, HTML body, CC/BCC | Personalised notification emails to recipients and approvers | |
| Extras | QR codes, image embeds, auto-sharing, generation log | Approval workflows, signature collection (Google Forms), auto-sharing |
| Free tier | 20 documents / day | Up to 20 form submissions / month |
| Paid plans | Individual $9.90/mo or $79.90/yr · Business (whole domain) $70/mo or $499/yr | Individual Premium $79/yr · Business Premium $590/yr |
Where Form Publisher shines
- Approval workflows where reviewers approve or reject documents (Google Forms).
- Built-in signature collection for Google Forms.
- Excel output from Sheets templates, and a long track record with 24M+ installs and a 4.6★ rating on the Marketplace.
Why teams choose AutoDoc
- Free tier measured per day (20 documents/day), not per month, so you can run a real pilot for free.
- Unlimited additional templates per form, each with its own conditions (13 operators, AND/OR grouping), file name, folder and outputs.
- QR code and image embed placeholders in documents and email bodies.
- Domain-wide Business plan at $499/year.
You need formal approve/reject workflows or built-in signatures as part of the form process.
You want conditional, multi-document generation with QR codes and images, and a free tier that covers daily use.
Frequently asked questions
Is AutoDoc a good Form Publisher alternative?
If your documents start from Google Forms and you want conditional templates, QR codes and a daily free tier, yes. You need formal approve/reject workflows or built-in signatures as part of the form process. In that case Form Publisher may suit you better.
Can I switch from Form Publisher 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.