GIS Cloud: Web GIS with mobile data collection apps. ODK: Open Data Kit: offline mobile data collection.
| GIS Cloud | ODK | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web GIS & Cloud Platforms | Field Data Collection |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free trial | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Android, Web |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
GIS Cloud features
- Web map editor
- Mobile data collection
- Publishing portal
- Team permissions
ODK features
- XLSForm forms
- ODK Collect app
- ODK Central server
- GPS and media
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.