Head-to-head · Data Collection Software
ArcGIS Survey123 vs Alchemer
ArcGIS Survey123 leads on 0 checks, Alchemer on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreArcGIS Survey123 · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Alchemer
- Free trialboth
ArcGIS Survey123 scores higher on our rubric for data collection software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Alchemer offers free plan; ArcGIS Survey123 doesn't.
ArcGIS Survey123 is the better fit for offline, location-based field surveys. Alchemer is the better fit for collaborative surveys with research workflows.
- ArcGIS Survey123 fits best
Offline, location-based field surveys
- Alchemer fits best
Collaborative surveys with research workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | ArcGIS Survey123 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Alchemer 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Data Collection Software | #5 in Data Collection Software |
| Best for | Offline, location-based field surveys | Collaborative surveys with research workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 21 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 21 days | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 400+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ArcGIS Survey123 0/3 · Alchemer 0/3 | ||
| Offline collection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Branching logic | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly submissions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Collection channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export options | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ArcGIS Survey123 is Esri’s form-centric tool for designing, distributing, and analyzing surveys, aimed at organizations gathering location-aware data in the field. Government, utilities, infrastructure, and construction teams can collect… Read the review → |
Alchemer brings survey creation, response management, and analysis into a cloud-based platform for individuals, teams, and organizations running feedback programs. Its use cases include customer experience, market research, employee… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ArcGIS Survey123 — where it wins
- Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically.
- Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes.
- Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, reports, and webhooks.
Where it doesn't
- Licensing is through ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled by sales.
- Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web editing or viewing.
- Its strongest fit is location-aware field collection within the ArcGIS ecosystem.
Alchemer — where it wins
- Unlimited surveys and questions, with conditional question and page logic
- Reports, filters, segments, Excel exports, and scheduled exports
- REST API, integrations, and respondent audience panels
Where it doesn't
- Paid plan prices are not publicly listed
- Audience panels are limited to enterprise platform license customers
- Annual response quotas apply on paid tiers
- ArcGIS Survey1239.2/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial
A location-aware survey tool for offline field collection tied to ArcGIS.
Visit EsriFull verdict → - Alchemer9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A flexible survey platform for teams that need branching, reporting, and research workflows.
Visit AlchemerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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