Mergin Maps: QGIS-based field data collection with team sync. ODK: Open Data Kit: offline mobile data collection.
| Mergin Maps | ODK | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Field Data Collection | Field Data Collection |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free plan available | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | — | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Visit | Visit |
Mergin Maps features
- QGIS plugin
- Mobile app
- Team sync
- Offline
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.