CommCare
CommCare: A strong fit for field programs needing offline forms, case management, and referrals. Ranked #3 of 52 in Mobile Forms Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for humanitarian and public-health field programs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forHumanitarian and public-health field programs
- Free planYes
- Paid from$100/mo
- Offline data collectionYes
- Founded2002 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Offline Android collection with synchronization and case management
- Supports GPS, photos, multimedia, signatures, and multilingual forms
- Open-source platform with APIs and broad integration options
Where it doesn't
- Free Edition is intended for testing purposes
- Native mobile client is Android; web apps run in a browser
- Power BI, Tableau, web apps, and two-way SMS start at Advanced
Our verdict on CommCare
CommCare is a no-code platform for organizations delivering services through frontline teams. Program staff can build mobile and web applications with forms, case management, decision support, multilingual content, referrals, reporting, and integrations. Field workers can collect forms, photos, multimedia, GPS locations, and electronic signatures offline, then synchronize when connectivity returns. It is particularly suited to humanitarian response, public health, community health, agriculture, research, and workforce programs that need more than basic form submission.
The plan structure covers testing through enterprise deployment. The Free Edition includes five mobile workers, unlimited form submissions, and unlimited data storage, and is intended for testing. Standard costs $100 per month when billed annually and adds the mobile app builder, offline case management, multilingual support, scheduled exports, and email support. Pro costs $500 per month billed annually and adds case sharing, child cases, a web-based report builder, APIs, and priority support. Advanced costs $1,000 per month billed annually and adds Power BI and Tableau integration, web applications, data de-identification, and two-way SMS. Enterprise costs $4,000 per month billed annually and adds single sign-on, account management, customized product terms, and product roadmap input.
CommCare stands out when a program needs structured client histories and workflow handoffs, including assignments, referrals, and escalations, rather than isolated surveys. Its Android mobile client, browser-based web applications, REST APIs, self-hosted option, open-source components, and integrations with DHIS2, Salesforce, FHIR, Excel, Zapier, Power Automate, OpenFn, and Amazon Connect support varied technical environments. Teams seeking a simple mobile form tool may find its case-management and tiered capabilities broader than necessary. Choose CommCare for offline frontline service delivery and coordinated workflows; choose an alternative when iOS-native collection is essential or testing-only access is the main requirement.
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CommCare pricing
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CommCare fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $100/mo |
| Offline data collection | Yes |
| Signature capture | Yes |
| Photo capture | Yes |
| GPS capture | Yes |
| Workflow handoffs | Advanced |
| Mobile platforms | Android |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, DHIS2, Salesforce, Amazon Connect … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | commcare.dimagi.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
CommCare integrations
CommCare lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Excel
- DHIS2
- Salesforce
- Amazon Connect
- OpenFn
- Zapier
- Power Automate
- FHIR
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- JotformA flexible form builder with offline mobile collection and an ongoing free tier.9.1
- Survey SolutionsA broad survey platform for complex mixed-mode research and field operations.8.6
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