ActivityInfo vs mWater
ActivityInfo
activityinfo.org
mWater
mwater.coSide by side
| Figure | ActivityInfo | mWater |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €45.42/mo | $500/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Mobile Forms Software | 9.3 (#1) | 8.0 (#22) |
| Analysis | Users can analyze and visualize data with dashboards, maps, pivot tables, charts, and a report designer. | mWater supports reports, calculations, map visualizations, time-series tracking, stakeholder sharing, and data export. |
| Data collection | It supports online and offline data collection, mobile data collection, collection links, multilingual forms, and validation rules. | Users can create surveys, track infrastructure sites, work online or offline, use phones, tablets or browsers, and import spreadsheet data. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, QGIS, Power Automate, R, Python, JavaScript, webhooks and the MCP server. | The mWater Integrator connects two-way with systems that have an API on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules without custom code. |
| Purpose | ActivityInfo is web-based information management software for partner reporting, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, cash voucher assistance, and case management in humanitarian aid, emergencies, and international development. | mWater is a cloud-based data collection, management, analysis, and visualization platform for water, sanitation, and hygiene services. |
| Support | Plans include ongoing support for named technical contacts, with basic email support and professional support by email and video conferencing. | mWater provides training and technical support, while optional Stellar subscriptions provide priority support and complex technical-assistance tasks. |
Plans
ActivityInfo
- Solo€545 a year
- Programme€3,700 a year
- Enterprise AgreementPriced on request
mWater
- mWater platformFree
- Stellar High Volume Data$500 a month
- Stellar Support Membership$500 a month
- Custom Surveyor app configuration$25,000, paid once
- Light Blue organizational data hub$50,000, paid once
- National and program monitoring systemsPriced on request
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.
mWater
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.