Mergin Maps
Collect, store, and sync your geospatial data.
Overview
Mergin Maps is a field data collection system built around QGIS, a powerful open-source desktop GIS. It allows users to take their QGIS projects into the field on a mobile device, collect data with customized forms, and synchronize the changes back to the office. The platform is designed to be user-friendly for field teams who may not be GIS experts, while providing the full power of QGIS for project setup and data analysis. It offers both a cloud service and an on-premise enterprise edition.
✨ Key Features
- Full integration with QGIS
- Offline data collection and sync
- Easy-to-use mobile interface
- Project versioning and history
- Support for external GNSS for high accuracy
- Customizable data capture forms
- Team collaboration features
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep and seamless integration with QGIS
- Focus on a simple and intuitive mobile user experience
- Collaborative features like project versioning and history
Unique Value: Unlocks the power of QGIS for field data collection with an easy-to-use mobile app and a robust synchronization service, making professional-grade GIS accessible to entire teams.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used by ecologists for habitat mapping and species surveys
- Deployed by utility companies for infrastructure data collection
- Adopted by government agencies for environmental field data capture
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users with no experience or need for QGIS
- Simple, non-spatial surveys
- Large-scale citizen science projects with thousands of public users
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to its main open-source competitor, QField, Mergin Maps is often considered to have a more intuitive user interface and a more straightforward cloud synchronization setup.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 1 user, 100 MB storage, community support.
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