ArcGIS Hub
ArcGIS Hub: A strong ArcGIS community portal platform, but not a dedicated mobile forms tool. Ranked #52 of 52 in Mobile Forms Software by our editors (2.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for organizations centered on ArcGIS community portals.
At a glance
- Editor score2.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOrganizations centered on ArcGIS community portals
- Free planNo
- Founded1969 · Redlands, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Low-code websites with open-data catalogs, branding, and custom domains
- Projects, initiatives, events, discussions, and community engagement tools
- Integrates with Survey123, Dashboards, StoryMaps, and other ArcGIS apps
Where it doesn't
- Primarily web-based rather than a dedicated mobile forms application
- Mobile capture capabilities belong to Survey123 rather than Hub itself
- Contact-sales pricing offers no published plan costs
Our verdict on ArcGIS Hub
ArcGIS Hub is Esri’s cloud-based platform for organizations that need to publish trusted data, create low-code websites, coordinate projects, and engage communities. It combines open-data catalogs, branded sites, initiatives, events, discussions, dashboards, community profiles, and stakeholder feedback features. The platform is a fit for public-sector, civic, and other organizations already centered on ArcGIS community portals. It is less suited to teams seeking a standalone mobile forms product for field data collection.
ArcGIS Hub Basic includes low-code websites, open-data sharing, branding and custom domains, ArcGIS application integration, and performance dashboards. ArcGIS Hub Premium adds collaborator groups, projects and initiatives, events, community identities, discussions and discussion boards, and stakeholder feedback using ArcGIS Survey123. The published purchase model is contact sales, and Basic functionality is included with eligible ArcGIS Online user licenses. These tiers make Hub’s value clearer for organizations that need a broader engagement portal, while teams comparing transparent, self-serve form pricing may find the buying process less direct.
Its strongest ecosystem advantage is its connection to ArcGIS applications, including StoryMaps, Dashboards, Instant Apps, Experience Builder, and Survey123. That breadth supports a connected web presence for data sharing, public engagement, mapping, and feedback. However, ArcGIS Hub itself is primarily a web platform, not a dedicated mobile forms application. Mobile form capabilities such as offline collection, signatures, photos, and GPS are associated with Survey123 rather than Hub itself. Choose Hub when community portals, open data, and ArcGIS integration are central requirements; choose a dedicated mobile forms product when field capture is the main job.
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ArcGIS Hub pricing
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ArcGIS Hub fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Offline data collection | Not verified |
| Signature capture | Not verified |
| Photo capture | Not verified |
| GPS capture | Not verified |
| Workflow handoffs | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Web |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: ArcGIS StoryMaps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Survey123 |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | esri.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ArcGIS Hub integrations
ArcGIS Hub lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- ArcGIS StoryMaps
- ArcGIS Dashboards
- ArcGIS Instant Apps
- ArcGIS Experience Builder
- ArcGIS Survey123
Alternatives to ArcGIS Hub
- ArcGIS Survey123A GIS-focused survey tool for offline field collection and ArcGIS workflows.9.3
- JotformA flexible form builder with offline mobile collection and an ongoing free tier.9.1
- CommCareA strong fit for field programs needing offline forms, case management, and referrals.8.8
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