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Head-to-head · Mobile Forms Automation Software

ODK vs FastField

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ODK #2 in Mobile Forms Automation Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ODK
FastField #6 in Mobile Forms Automation Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FastField

ODK leads on 1 check, FastField on 1, and 0 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 scoreODK · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceFastField · $24/seat/mo
  • Free planonly ODK

ODK scores higher on our rubric for mobile forms automation software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

ODK offers free plan; FastField doesn't. FastField is cheaper to start at $24/user/mo against $199/user/mo.

ODK is the better fit for teams needing flexible open-source field data collection. FastField is the better fit for teams wanting approvals, AI capture, and reporting.

  • ODK fits best

    Teams needing flexible open-source field data collection

  • FastField fits best

    Teams wanting approvals, AI capture, and reporting

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Side by side

Feature ODK 8.8/10 Visit ↗ FastField 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #2 in Mobile Forms Automation Software #6 in Mobile Forms Automation Software
Best for Teams needing flexible open-source field data collection Teams wanting approvals, AI capture, and reporting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $199/mo $24/seat/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Live chat, Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, HIPAA
Integrations 7 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ODK 0/4 · FastField 0/4
Offline form access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Signature capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Photo capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Submission limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Collect offline and sync submissions when connected.
  • Capture GPS, images, audio, video, barcodes, and signatures.
  • Choose cloud or self-hosted deployment, with REST, OpenRosa, and OData APIs.
  • Offline capture synchronizes field data when connectivity returns.
  • AI converts paper forms, PDFs, and images, with OCR label scanning.
  • Multi-step approvals, dashboards, reports, and rich media capture support operations.
Cons
  • Standard is limited to 1 active project.
  • Standard and Professional prices are listed with annual billing.
  • Enterprise pricing is not shown alongside its plan features.
  • No free plan for lightweight or trial-first teams.
  • Core lacks Pro's AI scanner, scheduler, AI workflow, and premium connections.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom, making upfront budgeting less direct.
Our verdict

ODK is an open-source data-collection suite for researchers, field teams, and organizations working in public health, development, crisis response, and environmental research. Forms can be completed offline in the Android app or on the…

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FastField is a web and mobile form platform for operational teams collecting field data such as inspections, work orders, checklists, surveys, photos, signatures, GPS details, and other rich media. It supports web, iOS, and Android…

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  1. ODKMobile Forms Automation Software 8.8Free plan
  2. FastFieldMobile Forms Automation Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ODK — where it wins

    • Collect offline and sync submissions when connected.
    • Capture GPS, images, audio, video, barcodes, and signatures.
    • Choose cloud or self-hosted deployment, with REST, OpenRosa, and OData APIs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard is limited to 1 active project.
    • Standard and Professional prices are listed with annual billing.
    • Enterprise pricing is not shown alongside its plan features.

  • FastField — where it wins

    • Offline capture synchronizes field data when connectivity returns.
    • AI converts paper forms, PDFs, and images, with OCR label scanning.
    • Multi-step approvals, dashboards, reports, and rich media capture support operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for lightweight or trial-first teams.
    • Core lacks Pro's AI scanner, scheduler, AI workflow, and premium connections.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom, making upfront budgeting less direct.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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