ActivityInfo vs FORM
ActivityInfo
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| Figure | ActivityInfo | FORM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.42/mo | $21/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Mobile Forms Software | 9.3 (#1) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Data protection | The maker says customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with traffic encrypted using TLS 1.2 or above. | Terms state annual security-standard audits, administrative, physical and technical safeguards, and CCPA/CPRA obligations. |
| Headquarters | The Hague, Netherlands | FORM lists its headquarters at 859 Willard Street, Suite 400, Quincy, Massachusetts. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, QGIS, Power Automate, R, Python, JavaScript, webhooks and the MCP server. | GetApp lists Salesforce Platform, Microsoft Azure, Looker, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams as integrations. |
| Offline mode | Databases can be stored locally on a device, used without connectivity and synchronized after reconnection. | Yes |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews |
| Security controls | Stated controls include TLS 1.2-or-better encryption, encryption at rest, role and record permissions, audit logs, replicated backups and SSO. | Documentation describes firewalls, intrusion prevention, encryption in transit and at rest for certain accounts, access controls, logging and restricted staff access. |
| Self-hosting | A self-managed server is available for Windows, Debian/Linux, Docker, Red Hat and standalone Java deployment. | The technical description identifies deployment as cloud-based SaaS. |
| Support | Plans include ongoing support for named technical contacts, with basic email support and professional support by email and video conferencing. | Published support options include knowledge base, FAQs/forum, email/help desk, phone, chat, webinars, documentation, live online training and videos. |
| System requirements | The self-managed guide lists Debian 10 or Windows Server 2012+, Java, a static domain or IP, and example deployments from 4 GB RAM/80 GB disk to 32 GB RAM/500 GB disk. | The vendor lists iOS 14+ and Android 8+ mobile requirements for FORM OpX. |
| What it does | ActivityInfo is web-based information-management software for partner reporting, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, cash assistance and case management in humanitarian and development work. | FORM provides frontline field-execution software combining mobile task management, data collection, communications, reporting and image recognition. |
Plans
ActivityInfo
- Solo€545 a year
- Programme€3,700 a year
- Enterprise AgreementPriced on request
FORM
- FORM OpX$21 a month
- GoSpotCheck by FORM$35 a month
- Image RecognitionPriced on request
- For Operational Excellence$21 a month
- For Market Execution$35 a month
In their own words
ActivityInfo
ActivityInfo is information-management software for partner reporting, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, cash voucher assistance, and case management in humanitarian aid, emergencies, and international development. It supports online and offline collection, mobile data capture, collection links, multilingual forms, and validation rules. A no-code relational database builder adds calculated fields, deduplication and merging, record history, and audit logs. Dashboards, maps, pivot tables, charts, and a report designer support analysis. Connections include Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, R, REST APIs, and webhooks; an MCP server can connect Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to databases. Buyers can use hosted SaaS or self-managed deployment. Permissions can be set by folder, form, subform, or record, with single sign-on through Azure Active Directory, Google Workspace, and Okta. ActivityInfo is paid from €545 a year, offers a 30-day trial, and has no free plan. Android, web, API, Linux, Windows, and self-hosted access are listed.
FORM
FORM is a mobile digital assistant and field execution platform for frontline teams, covering daily tasks, data collection, communication and real-time intelligence. Its offerings include GoSpotCheck by FORM for market execution and FORM OpX for operational excellence. Market execution tools include a no-code task builder, mobile app, photo capture and reporting, alerts, and business intelligence dashboards. FORM's mobile image recognition AI analyzes products and prices in photos of shelves, displays, menus, back bars and coolers. FORM OpX is described for leaders in safety, compliance, manufacturing and facilities management. The mobile application can collect data without internet access, then upload responses and completed tasks when synchronized. FORM OpX is listed for iOS, Android, Windows and a web portal; the wider platform list also includes an API and self-hosted option. Listed prices are $21 a month for For Operational Excellence, with a 10-user minimum, and $35 a month for For Market Execution, with a 20-user minimum. FORM is paid and has no free plan; trials or proofs of concept are typically tied to one use case and require internal approvals.