Mergin Maps vs. ODK

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.

ODK lets you build powerful forms to collect the data that matters most. Trusted by researchers, field staff, and professionals in more than 190 countries, ODK is the fastest and most reliable way to gather high-quality data that leads to smarter decisions, stronger programs, and greater impact. Every year, millions of people rely on ODK in the field, the lab, and the office to collect, manage, and use the data that drives their work forward. Here are six reasons why ODK stands out: 1.