Beli Löw
Notion forms are finally here 🥳 and we've prepared a guide for you to learn: what Notion forms are, how and when to use them, and how they compare to other apps. So follow along to dive deep into the world of Notion forms 🌎
What are Notion Forms?
Think of Notion forms as your friendly digital assistant that helps collect and organize information right within your workspace. Whether you're gathering customer feedback, managing event registrations, or collecting team updates, these forms make the whole process beautifully simple and integrated.
✨ Key Features That Make Notion Forms Special
🔄 Seamless integration with your Notion databases
📱 Easy data collection from anywhere, no Notion account needed
🎨 Customizable fields and layouts to match your needs
🔗 Smart conditional logic (available on Business plans)
Creating Your First Notion Form
- Create a database where you want to collect responses
- Click the
+in your database to add a new view. - Select
Create Formfrom the options - Customize your form fields and appearance
- Share your form using the public link
- Go to
Share Form - Customize who can fill it (anyone with the link, only people from your workspace or no acces)
- Answers will be anonymous.
- You can choose if you want the Notion logo to show or not.
- Copy the link and pasted it on the page you’ll need it to be.
Customizing your form
- Question Types: Different property types (Text, Email, Date, Select, etc.) change how the questions appear. For example, a “Date” property adds a calendar picker.
- Field Order and Labels: You can drag fields to rearrange the question order and edit the labels.
👀 Remember:
Forms can be public by sharing the link to them cause they are internal by default . No Notion account is required to submit responses, making it easy for anyone to fill out your form.They also come with customizabel access levels like: no access, can view, can edit or full access.
Now it’s time to test it! 🥳
- To make it easier, we’ve created a video step by step for you to follow along!
- Go to
Shareon the top right of the page. - Click on
Publish - Customize your link to make it shorter.
- Click on Publish, and you’re done, you can share the site to anyone.
5. This is how you’ll see the responses from your forms.
Real-World Applications 🌟
Let me share some creative ways I've seen people use Notion forms:
- 📝 Customer feedback surveys that feed directly into your CRM database.
- 📅 Event registrations that automatically update your event planning system.
- 🎯 Job applications that keep your hiring process organized.
Notion Forms Conditions
Notion form conditions (conditional logic) is a feature available only on business plans. This functionality allows you to show or hide questions based on previous answers. Here's a more detailed insight:
Current Limitations | Best Use Cases | Advanced Features Available | Alternative Options e.g Tally |
✔️Cannot show/hide questions based on previous answers in the basic version | ✔️Simple internal data collection | ✔️Hidden form fields that auto-populate without user input | ✔️Advanced logic capabilities |
✔️Limited field types compared to dedicated form tools | ✔️Direct database integration needs | ✔️Custom success page redirects | ✔️Complex form workflows |
✔️Only one form view per database at a time | ✔️Basic feedback forms | ✔️Public forms an easy sharing | ✔️Multi-page surveys |
✔️No built-in integrations or notifications for form submissions | ✔️Team request management | ✔️Form analytics tracking capabilities | ✔️Professional external forms |
Notion Forms vs. Popular Alternatives
Let's explore how Notion Forms compare to other popular form-building solutions. Here's a look at Tally and Typeform, two widely-used alternatives that integrate with Notion in different ways. Understanding these comparisons will help you choose the right tool for your specific needs.
Notion Forms vs. Tally
Feature | Notion Forms | Tally |
Integration | Native with Notion databases | External tool, but can be connected with Notion. |
Data Collection | Direct to Notion | Can connect to Notion |
Customization | Basic but effective | Advanced options |
Cost | Included in Notion plans | Free or paid plan. |
Notion Forms vs. Typeform
Feature | Notion Forms | Typeform |
Core Purpose | Workspace integration | Advanced surveys |
User Experience | Clean and simple | Conversational flow |
Design Options | Basic branding | Full customization |
While Notion Forms might not have all the bells and whistles of dedicated form tools, their seamless integration with your Notion workspace makes them perfect for most everyday needs. Plus, you don't need to juggle multiple tools or subscriptions!
Top 5 User Tips 💪
1. Database Relations
Connect your form to multiple databases to create powerful, interconnected systems.
2. Set up Automations
You can add automations to make responses more organized and get the best out of you Notion form. Example: if your notion form is for support and the user selects IT, automatically create a tasks database and assign it to the support team.
3. Form Design
Keep forms concise and focused, group related questions, use descriptive fields labels for a better understanding, add descriptions for complex fields.
4. Response Automation
Set up automatic actions when someone submits your form - keeping your workflow smooth and efficient.
Beli Löw
Beli is an IT project manager, tool enthusiast, entrepreneur and has organized his whole life with Notion. His news sources are release notes from tools. There is (almost) no feature or shortcut that he does not know.
Join us Today: and become a Notion know-all
Wouldn’t you like to know more?
Keep Reading…
![Checkin Method [including Checkin questions generator]](https://images.spr.so/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/j42No7y-dcokJuNgXeA0ig/f8f8127a-80bf-4121-bc79-b94d1f215e41/Untitled/w=1080,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
/w=1080,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
