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mWater

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Spec score 8.0 #22 of 51 in Mobile Forms Software

What it is

mWater is a cloud platform for collecting, managing, analyzing, and visualizing information about water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Surveyor lets teams build surveys, record infrastructure sites, and gather data in a browser or on Android and iOS phones and tablets. It works offline, then synchronizes forms and responses when a connection returns. Teams can also import spreadsheets, build reports and calculations, view maps and time series, share with stakeholders, and export data. Organizations can use standard forms and indicators, control sharing with permissions, and connect other systems through the API. The mWater Integrator exchanges data with API-enabled platforms on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules without custom code. The service supports 28 languages and is designed for low-end devices and people with low technological fluency. Users retain ownership of their data and can download it through the platform or API. The free plan includes unlimited standard use, forms, users, surveys, and integrations, with no per-user fees. Paid options include support and higher data capacity, while custom and national monitoring systems are priced by project.

Spec sheet

Purpose
mWater is a cloud-based data collection, management, analysis, and visualization platform for water, sanitation, and hygiene services.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Integrations
The mWater Integrator connects two-way with systems that have an API on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules without custom code.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Security
mWater uses encryption in transit and at rest, two-factor authentication for administrative access, role-based permissions, server-side permission checks, and daily offsite backups.Read 1 Oct 2026 · portal.mwater.co
Support
mWater provides training and technical support, while optional Stellar subscriptions provide priority support and complex technical-assistance tasks.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · mwater.co
Analysis
mWater supports reports, calculations, map visualizations, time-series tracking, stakeholder sharing, and data export.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Collaboration
The platform supports organizations, standard forms and indicators, permissioned sharing, and connections to other platforms through its API.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Data collection
Users can create surveys, track infrastructure sites, work online or offline, use phones, tablets or browsers, and import spreadsheet data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Data ownership
Users own their data, choose what to share, and can download all data at any time through the platform or API.Read 1 Oct 2026 · portal.mwater.co
Languages
mWater is available in 28 languages and is designed for low technological fluency and low-end devices.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Mobile availability
Surveyor is available as native Android and iOS apps and as a browser web app.Read 1 Oct 2026 · portal.mwater.co
Offline operation
Surveyor can collect data offline and synchronize survey forms and responses when online.Read 1 Oct 2026 · portal.mwater.co
Open-source status
mWater states that more than 70 percent of its codebase is open source and that it operates as a Digital Public Good.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Scale
The platform reports more than 390,000 accounts across 199 countries and territories and more than 8,100 organizations.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Target users
The platform is used by governments, civil society organizations, water and sanitation service providers, utilities, NGOs, researchers, businesses, and community organizations.Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co

Plans and prices

mWater platform Free Free unlimited standard use · no per-user fees · unlimited forms, users, surveys, integrations Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Stellar High Volume Data $500 a month USD 500 per month or USD 5,500 per year API storage increases from 10,000 to 1,000,000 rows · higher import limits · full read/write API · uncapped integrations Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Stellar Support Membership $500 a month USD 500 per month or USD 5,500 per year priority complex support · dedicated Slack channel · 10 complex technical-assistance tasks per year Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Custom Surveyor app configuration $25,000, paid once One-time cost: USD 25,000 up to 5 configurations per organization · unlimited users per configuration · 3 days consultation and training · permanent access Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
Light Blue organizational data hub $50,000, paid once One-time cost: USD 50,000 website · permanent management access · 5 days advanced support and consultation · permanent priority support Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co
National and program monitoring systems Priced on request Pricing is scoped to the project MIS design · workflows · dashboards · integrations · training and technical support Read 1 Oct 2026 · mwater.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Offline collection synchronizes when connected.
  • Native Android and iOS apps, plus browser access.
  • Free plan has unlimited standard use and no per-user fees.
  • Users can download all their data.
  • 28 languages and low-end device design.

Limits

  • No free trial.
  • Priority support and high-volume data plans cost $500 per month.
  • Custom Surveyor configuration costs $25,000 one time.
  • Light Blue data hub costs $50,000 one time.

Who it suits

It suits governments, service providers, utilities, NGOs, researchers, businesses, and community organizations collecting or managing water and sanitation data. Its offline collection, language support, and low-end device design may also suit teams working with limited connectivity or technical experience.

Verdict

mWater combines field collection, analysis, sharing, and integrations in one platform, with a free plan for standard use. Teams considering paid support or custom systems should account for the listed plan costs or project-scoped pricing.

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