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Software evaluation form template

Compare software using the tasks your team actually performs. This software evaluation form template records usability, requirements, and limitations so reviewers can explain their recommendation.

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Questions to consider for your software evaluation form

Use these questions as suggestions when editing your copy. Keep the ones that fit your purpose and add any details your process needs.

  • Which tasks did you test in the software?
  • Which requirements were met or missing?
  • What would make the software difficult to adopt?

How to use the responses

Use the same scenarios for each option. Review costs and implementation needs separately, then combine those findings with the hands-on feedback.

How to customize and share this template

  1. Make a copy, then replace the welcome text with the reason you are asking and what happens after submission.
  2. Edit the fields around your process. Require only the information you need to take the next step, and use answer choices when a consistent format helps.
  3. Preview the form on a phone, check every question path, then publish a link or add the form to your website.

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Edit without code

Add or remove questions, move them into order, and choose colors and fonts that fit your website.

Ask relevant follow-ups

Use conditional logic to show a follow-up only when an earlier answer makes it useful.

Keep answers in your workflow

Connect Google Sheets for a shared response list, or use Slack notifications to bring new submissions to your attention.

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Frequently asked questions

How many reviewers should evaluate a software tool?
Include people who will use or support it. Different roles can uncover different needs, so record each reviewer's context when comparing their answers.
Can I customize this form template?
Yes. Choose Use this template to make your own copy in Youform. Edit the questions and colors, review the whole flow, then share a link or embed it on your website. See Youform plans for advanced features.
Is this an online form or a downloadable document?
This is an online Youform template. Make a copy, edit it in the builder, and share the published form by link or website embed. The preview lets you see the form before choosing it.
Which questions should I make required?
Require a field when you cannot handle the submission without it. Leave background details optional if they can be discussed later, and explain unusual requests so people know why you are asking.

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