ArcGIS Field Maps: Mobile maps, data capture and location tracking. QField: Field app for QGIS projects.
| ArcGIS Field Maps | QField | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Field Data Collection | Field Data Collection |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Android, iOS, Windows |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Field Maps features
- Offline maps
- Data capture forms
- Location sharing
- Markup
QField features
- QGIS project compatibility
- Offline editing
- External GNSS
- QFieldCloud sync
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.