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Akvo Flow vs CommCare
Both stand on mobile forms software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1
Choose Akvo Flow if your organisation needs configurable field surveys, offline Android collection and tools for organising enumerator assignments. Flow Basic provides a free way for new clients to start, but its one-user, one-export-format and 300-submission limits may lead larger teams to consider Pro +, whose pricing is custom.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1
CommCare combines offline frontline workflows with case management, web delivery and integration options. Check the plan limits and annual billing terms against your expected user volume.
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| Akvo Flow | CommCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $100 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | akvo.org | commcare.dimagi.com |
| On mobile forms software | #1 of 51 | #2 of 51 |
Akvo Flow: what it does well
- Collects data offline on Android, with automatic or USB uploads.
- Forms support GPS, images, geographical shapes, barcodes and QR codes.
- Survey groups and assignments organise enumerator work by timeframe.
- Reports summarise datasets with basic statistics and charts.
- Roles and permissions manage team access.
What to know first
- Flow Basic is limited to one user.
- Flow Basic allows only one data export format.
- Flow Basic is capped at 300 data point submissions.
CommCare: what it does well
- Mobile app works offline and syncs when connected.
- No-code builder includes forms, referrals and reporting.
- REST API can read and write cases, forms and users.
- Open-source web and Android components.
What to know first
- Free edition is for testing purposes.
- Free edition is limited to one project space and five mobile workers.
- Paid plans start at $100 a month billed annually.
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