Akvo Flow vs iFormBuilder
Akvo Flow
akvo.orgiFormBuilder
zerionsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | Akvo Flow | iFormBuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Forms Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.5 (#35) |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Herndon, Virginia, United States |
| Integrations | Akvo says its open source platform can connect with other tools and systems using its API. | Listed integrations include ArcGIS Online, Google Drive and Sheets, Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive, Power BI, Salesforce, SQL Server, Zapier and webhooks. |
| Intended users | Akvo describes Flow as serving development organisations, including NGOs, governments, knowledge institutions, and private sector organisations. | The maker describes iFormBuilder as a solution for enterprise teams doing field inspections, research and compliance work. |
| Offline collection | The Android app collects without network coverage and uploads automatically when connectivity returns or manually through USB. | Users can collect data offline and sync it when connectivity returns. |
| Security | Akvo says it uses SSL encryption for data transmission between system components. | Zerion says iFormBuilder completed a SOC 2 Type 2 audit and describes its security approach as using a Trust-No-One workflow architecture. |
| Support | Akvo says hosted platform customers receive a support team and access to tool documentation; the listed Pro plan includes a service package. | Zerion offers optional service and support plans and says its team can help build, maintain and evolve forms and integrations. |
Plans
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.
iFormBuilder
iFormBuilder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.