ODK: Open Data Kit: offline mobile data collection. QField: Field app for QGIS projects.
| ODK | QField | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Field Data Collection | Field Data Collection |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Android, Web | Android, iOS, Windows |
| 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 |
ODK features
- XLSForm forms
- ODK Collect app
- ODK Central server
- GPS and media
QField features
- QGIS project compatibility
- Offline editing
- External GNSS
- QFieldCloud sync
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.