Akvo Flow vs Device Magic
Akvo Flow
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| Figure | Akvo Flow | Device Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Mobile Forms Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.8 (#28) |
| API | The documented REST API is read-only, accepts GET requests over HTTPS and returns collected Flow data for third-party applications. | The Help Center provides a REST API reference and code samples for custom integrations. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reston, Virginia, USA |
| Integrations | Akvo says its open source platform can connect with other tools and systems using its API. | Listed integrations include Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, ShareFile, OneDrive, Slack, Evernote, SMS, Email, SQL, Zapier, HTTP(S), SFTP, Geotab, and Salesforce. |
| Offline use | The Android app can collect data without network coverage and upload it automatically when coverage returns or manually via USB. | Users can complete and submit forms offline, which sync automatically when an internet connection is detected. |
| Security | Akvo says it uses SSL encryption for data transmission between system components. | Device Magic says form data transmissions use HTTPS/TLS and that stored form data is encrypted on AWS. |
| Support | Akvo says hosted platform customers receive a support team and access to tool documentation; the listed Pro plan includes a service package. | The company offers free onboarding, help building a first form, and support through live chat, email, or phone. |
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In their own words
Akvo Flow
Akvo Flow is a data collection tool for organisations that use data to drive change. Its online workspace lets teams create, edit, copy and store surveys, then connect enumerators’ devices and assign survey groups for a set period. Forms can capture qualitative and quantitative responses, water test results, GPS data, images, geographical shapes, barcodes and QR codes. Monitoring forms track selected data points over time. The Android app collects information offline and can upload it automatically when coverage returns or manually by USB. Flow exports data and form codebooks, and its Comprehensive report presents basic statistics and charts. The open source platform connects with other tools through an API. Roles and permissions help control team access; Akvo says data transmission between system components uses SSL encryption and users choose what to keep private or share. Flow runs on Android, web, API and self-hosted platforms. Flow Basic is free for new clients, with a 300-submission limit, one export format and one user. Flow Pro + pricing is custom.
Device Magic
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