If you’ve been using Google Forms to collect job applications, you probably already know it’s not really built for hiring. Google Forms is a great tool for surveys and collecting basic information — but when it comes to managing candidates, it makes hiring time-consuming and tedious.

You end up with dozens or even hundreds of responses in a spreadsheet with no way to automatically filter out unqualified applicants. That means you spend hours sorting through data instead of focusing on the right candidates.

At this point, you’ve likely outgrown Google Forms and are a looking for a better hiring system like an ATS.  However, not every ATS will make your work easier since some of them have too many features that you may not need. You don’t need a complex enterprise ATS like Greenhouse. What you need is something easy to use like Google Forms but faster and more efficient for screening candidates.

That’s exactly where WorkScreen.io comes in.

Why WorkScreen Is the Best Google Forms Alternative when it comes to hiring

WorkScreen is a lightweight ATS and CRM designed for small teams, founders, and hiring managers who want to screen applicants faster — without the complexity of a full enterprise system.

Just like Google Forms, you can:

• Create your own questions
• Collect responses in an organized way

But here’s where WorkScreen is different:
It doesn’t stop at collecting applications —It automatically screens applicants for you, so instead of dealing with hundreds of applicants, you only deal with the most qualified serious applicants because they are automatically screened.

Simple Yet Powerful

You don’t need any setup or tech knowledge. Just sign up, create a job post, add any custom questions like you would in a Google Form, and you’re done.

When applicants apply for your job post, they undergo a carefully structured screening process where they undertake a series of automated tests and relevant questions specific to your job post. They are screened for job alignment, relevant experience, job-specific skills, core qualifications, and critical competencies like attention to detail, all without you doing any bit of work.  Unqualified applicants are filtered out automatically, and you get a shortlist of serious qualified candidates who are worth your time.

It’s the perfect upgrade if you’re currently hiring through:

• Google Forms
• Email submissions
• Notion Forms or Typeform
• DMs or basic forms on your site

So, if you want a simple, easy-to-use alternative to Google Forms, WorkScreen is hands down the best option — lightweight, smart, and made specifically for screening candidates.