Head-to-head · Form Automation Software
Device Magic vs Formsite
Device Magic leads on 0 checks, Formsite on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDevice Magic · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Formsite
- Most featuresDevice Magic · 1 of 6
Device Magic scores higher on our rubric for form automation software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Device Magic is the better fit for mobile field teams automating data collection. Formsite is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing versatile forms.
- Device Magic fits best
Mobile field teams automating data collection
- Formsite fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing versatile forms
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Side by side
| Feature | Device Magic 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Formsite 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Form Automation Software | #5 in Form Automation Software |
| Best for | Mobile field teams automating data collection | Budget-conscious teams needing versatile forms |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Free plan · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Device Magic 1/6 · Formsite 0/6 | ||
| Approval workflows | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Conditional routing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Webhooks or API | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| E-signatures | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Self-hosted option | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Workflow runs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Device Magic is a mobile forms and data collection platform for organizations digitizing inspections, checklists, reports, work orders, and other field processes. Its drag-and-drop builder supports conditional logic, required fields,… Read the review → |
Formsite is a web-based form builder for professionals, organizations, schools, and businesses that collect structured information. It supports forms, surveys, questionnaires, quizzes, registration forms, lead forms, and order forms… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Device Magic — where it wins
- Offline completion with automatic synchronization
- Dispatch, routing, and custom report generation
- Web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted deployments
Where it doesn't
- Max and Enterprise use contact-sales pricing
- Paid plans use annual billing with a three-user minimum
- White label, SSO, and analytics are Enterprise features
Formsite — where it wins
- Conditional multi-page forms, calculations, scoring, and quizzes
- Payment collection, file uploads, workflows, and responsive embedding
- 15 integrations including Salesforce, Google Sheets, and Zapier
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits users to 5 forms and 10 results per form
- Popup and full-page embed formats are not clearly documented
- Higher tiers are needed for larger form and result volumes
- Device Magic8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad field-data platform for teams that need offline forms, dispatch, routing, and reports.
Visit Device MagicFull verdict → - Formsite8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A versatile form builder with generous features across six monthly plans.
Visit FormsiteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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