ArcGIS Survey123 vs Device Magic

ASArcGIS Survey1239.2Visit Device Magic8.5Visit

Higher score AS ArcGIS Survey123 #1 in Mobile Forms Automation Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Esri

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Device Magic #5 in Mobile Forms Automation Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Device Magic

• ArcGIS Survey123 fits best

  GIS teams collecting surveys offline

• Device Magic fits best

  Field teams needing forms, routing, and custom reports

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Side by side

Feature	ASArcGIS Survey123 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Device Magic 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Forms Automation Software	#5 in Mobile Forms Automation Software
Best for	GIS teams collecting surveys offline	Field teams needing forms, routing, and custom reports
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	21 days	—
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, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	7 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArcGIS Survey123 3/4 · Device Magic 0/4
Offline form access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Signature capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Photo capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Submission limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Collect photos, signatures, barcodes, and GPS data in mobile surveys Keep collecting offline and synchronize submissions automatically Connect survey results with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, and reports	Offline form completion syncs automatically when connectivity returns. Conditional forms support validation and rich media capture. Dispatches, routing, integrations, and custom reports connect field work.
Cons	Licensing is tied to ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled through sales Survey creation spans a web designer and XLSForm-based desktop tools Workflow automation is centered on feature-service webhooks	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing published prices. Analytics and SSO are listed with Enterprise, not Max. Self-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking cloud-only operations.
Our verdict	Field teams that need location-aware forms can use ArcGIS Survey123 to design, distribute, and analyze smart surveys. It supports collection on phones, tablets, desktops, and browsers, with offline use and automatic synchronization.… Read the review →	Device Magic helps professional teams collect and route business data through mobile apps and a web browser. Its form builder supports conditional logic and validation, while offline completion and automatic synchronization suit work where… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ArcGIS Survey123 — where it wins

  • Collect photos, signatures, barcodes, and GPS data in mobile surveys
  • Keep collecting offline and synchronize submissions automatically
  • Connect survey results with ArcGIS maps, dashboards, and reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Licensing is tied to ArcGIS user types, with pricing handled through sales
  • Survey creation spans a web designer and XLSForm-based desktop tools
  • Workflow automation is centered on feature-service webhooks

• Device Magic — where it wins

  • Offline form completion syncs automatically when connectivity returns.
  • Conditional forms support validation and rich media capture.
  • Dispatches, routing, integrations, and custom reports connect field work.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than comparing published prices.
  • Analytics and SSO are listed with Enterprise, not Max.
  • Self-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking cloud-only operations.

• ASArcGIS Survey1239.2/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

  A strong fit for GIS field teams that need offline forms tied to ArcGIS.

  Visit EsriFull verdict →
• Device Magic8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  Offline forms, dispatch workflows, and custom reports for field operations.

  Visit Device MagicFull verdict →