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Head-to-head · Mobile Forms Software

ArcGIS Survey123 vs Appenate

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ArcGIS Survey123 #1 in Mobile Forms Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Esri
Appenate #8 in Mobile Forms Software 8.2/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Appenate

ArcGIS Survey123 leads on 0 checks, Appenate on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArcGIS Survey123 · 9.3/10
  • Free trialboth

ArcGIS Survey123 scores higher on our rubric for mobile forms software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

On workflow handoffs, Appenate gives you Advanced where ArcGIS Survey123 offers Basic.

ArcGIS Survey123 is the better fit for GIS teams running offline, location-rich field surveys. Appenate is the better fit for broad deployment and enterprise integrations.

  • ArcGIS Survey123 fits best

    GIS teams running offline, location-rich field surveys

  • Appenate fits best

    Broad deployment and enterprise integrations

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Side by side

Feature ArcGIS Survey123 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Appenate 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.2
Ranking #1 in Mobile Forms Software #8 in Mobile Forms Software
Best for GIS teams running offline, location-rich field surveys Broad deployment and enterprise integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $20/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 21 days 15 days
Free trial length 21 days 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2
Integrations 7 integrations 7,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArcGIS Survey123 4/4 · Appenate 4/4
Offline data collection ✓ ✓
Signature capture ✓ ✓
Photo capture ✓ ✓
GPS capture ✓ ✓
Specs
Workflow handoffs Basic Advanced
Mobile platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Collects offline and synchronizes submissions automatically
  • Captures GPS, photos, audio, signatures, and barcodes
  • Connects surveys with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, and reports
  • Offline forms sync automatically across iOS, Android, and Windows
  • Rich capture includes photos, video, audio, GPS, NFC, QR codes, and signatures
  • Connectors, dispatch, automation, APIs, and white-label deployment support scale
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No perpetual free plan; the offer is a 21-day trial
  • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web app editing or viewing
  • There is no free plan
  • Standard is limited to standard connectors
  • AI features start at the Pro tier
Our verdict

ArcGIS Survey123 is Esri’s form-centric tool for designing, distributing, and analyzing surveys. It suits GIS teams and organizations in government, utilities, infrastructure, and construction that need location-aware data collection in…

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Appenate is a no-code platform for building mobile forms and data-driven business apps. It suits organizations digitizing inspections, audits, checklists, field service reports, maintenance workflows, and other field processes. Its…

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  1. ArcGIS Survey123Mobile Forms Software 9.3Pricing on request · 21-day trial
  2. AppenateMobile Forms Software 8.215-day trial

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, and reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No perpetual free plan; the offer is a 21-day trial
    • Contributor and Viewer access is limited to web app editing or viewing

  • Appenate — where it wins

    • Offline forms sync automatically across iOS, Android, and Windows
    • Rich capture includes photos, video, audio, GPS, NFC, QR codes, and signatures
    • Connectors, dispatch, automation, APIs, and white-label deployment support scale

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Standard is limited to standard connectors
    • AI features start at the Pro tier
  • ArcGIS Survey1239.3/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

    A GIS-focused survey tool for offline field collection and ArcGIS workflows.

    Visit EsriFull verdict →
  • Appenate8.2/10 · 15-day trial

    A broad no-code field forms platform with offline capture and enterprise connectors.

    Visit AppenateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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