Mergin Maps vs. Appenate (formerly Forms On Fire)

Mergin Maps is a field data collection tool built on the free and open-source QGIS which allows you to collect, store and synchronise your data with your team. It removes the pain of writing down paper notes, georeferencing photos and transcribing GPS coordinates. With Mergin Maps, you can get your QGIS projects into the mobile app, collect data and synchronise it back on the server. Setting up your project with Mergin Maps only takes a few minutes.

Appenate is a no-code platform designed for building mobile forms and applications, specifically tailored for industries such as field service, inspections, maintenance, and inventory management. This innovative solution enables teams in sectors like construction, logistics, manufacturing, and facilities management to transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows. By standardizing operations and enhancing compliance, Appenate allows organizations to deploy enterprise-grade applications in a matter of minutes, eliminating the need for coding or developer resources.