Google Sheets Form Integration (Without Zapier): The Simple Way to Store Submissions
If you want every website form submission to land in a spreadsheet, Google Sheets is the fastest "CRM-lite" you can share, filter, and report on. DropForm's native Google Sheets integration appends rows reliably - no extra automation tools, no brittle zaps.
Why Google Sheets is still the default destination for form data
You don't need a heavy CRM to start collecting leads, registrations, or support requests. A spreadsheet is often enough: it's searchable, shareable, and flexible. For early-stage teams, Sheets becomes the "single source of truth" long before you outgrow it.
The real challenge isn't the spreadsheet - it's getting form submissions into it consistently, without missed rows, broken mappings, or another subscription just to move data from A to B.
The problem with "just use Zapier" for Sheets
Automation tools are great for complex workflows, but "form → sheet" is usually a straightforward requirement. Many stacks end up routing submissions through a third party just to append a row (Netlify + Sheets via Zapier/Make is a common example).
- More moving parts: another account, another config UI, another place to break.
- More ongoing cost: "simple" workflows can still become a recurring subscription line.
- Harder debugging: when a row is missing, you're chasing logs across multiple systems.
DropForm's approach: keep the workflow native. You connect one spreadsheet, and we do one job well - append your submissions.
What DropForm's Google Sheets integration does
1) Writes into a dedicated submissions tab
DropForm creates (or reuses) a dedicated sheet tab inside your spreadsheet (for example: Contact Form Submissions). This keeps submissions separate from your formulas, dashboards, and other tabs.
2) Appends every submission as a new row
Each new submission becomes a new row. This is reliable and safe: no overwrites, no "row 2 vs row 3" confusion.
3) Works even when your form fields change
Some forms have a strict schema. Others don't. DropForm supports both - and can evolve columns as new fields appear, so you don't lose data just because the payload changed.
Who this is for
- Startups: capture leads and create a lightweight pipeline without committing to a CRM upfront.
- Agencies: hand clients a spreadsheet they can understand immediately.
- Marketing teams: build quick reports, tracking tabs, and handoffs to sales.
- Internal tools: collect requests, onboarding data, or inventory updates with zero friction.
From HTML form to Google Sheets in minutes
You keep your existing frontend (static site, SPA, Webflow, WordPress - anything). Your form submits to DropForm, and DropForm routes the submission into Sheets.
Result: your spreadsheet becomes a clean, continuously updated database you can share and act on.
Native integration vs plugins and DIY scripts
There are other ways to do this, but they often add complexity. Some services offer a Sheets "plugin" experience, while others require extra setup (projects, APIs, scripts).
DropForm focuses on the common case: connect, choose a spreadsheet, start receiving rows - with predictable behavior.
FAQ
Can I store submissions in an existing spreadsheet?
Yes. You select any existing spreadsheet from Google Drive, and DropForm creates (or reuses) a dedicated submissions tab inside it.
Does it work if my form doesn't have a schema?
Yes. DropForm can write standard metadata columns and then evolve field columns as new keys appear over time.
Can I put newest submissions at the top?
Google Sheets "append" writes to the bottom. If you want newest-first, create a separate view tab and sort by timestamp.
Do I need Zapier or Make?
Not for the core "form → sheet" use case. Native integration keeps setup simpler and reduces dependency on third-party automations.
Ready to connect Google Sheets?
If you want form submissions in a spreadsheet without fragile automations, DropForm's Google Sheets integration is the fastest path: connect once, append rows forever.