FormConnect vs KoboToolbox

FormConnect is a digital forms product for capturing, managing and sharing field data online or offline. Its visual drag-and-drop builder lets users create forms with layouts, photos, signatures, logic and calculations without coding. Forms can capture photos, e-signatures, GPS locations and barcode or QR scans, then be completed offline and synced when connectivity returns. Exports are available as PDF, CSV, XML or JSON, and files can be uploaded to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box or OneDrive. Pro is a one-time purchase of 17.99 USD for a single user on iPad and iPhone, with offline access and up to 50 forms. Pro+ costs $20 a year per user and adds Mac support, unlimited forms, automatic iCloud sync and automation tools. ProMax costs $25 a year per user and supports iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC and Android, with collaboration, centralized distribution, an admin dashboard, role-based permissions and 5 GB of storage per user. The maker presents it for solo professionals, small businesses and organizations working in fields such as construction, healthcare and field service.

KoboToolbox is a survey and data collection platform for gathering information online or offline. Forms can include skip logic, validation, guidance, translations, GPS, and multimedia data. Collection is available through KoboCollect or web forms on iOS and desktop devices. The platform provides response analytics and API access, and teams can own members’ projects with role-based permissions for Owners, Admins, and Members. It works with Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and Stata, with direct integrations for TolaData and monday.com. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit using SHA-256 with RSA, alongside project-level key encryption. The platform also offers SSO and GDPR compliance. Data hosting is available in 28 countries or on a customer’s own infrastructure. The Community plan is free for nonprofits and includes 5,000 submissions per month and 1 GB of storage. Starter is $21 a month, Professional is $129 a month, and Teams is $249 a month. The maker says the platform is used by 35,000+ organizations across 220+ countries and territories, with 25M+ surveys collected per month.