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CommCare vs Fulcrum
Both stand on mobile forms automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidWeb
Visit CommCare 
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Fulcrum brings configurable workflows, offline field capture, and geospatial tools into one platform. Check the five-user minimum and annual billing requirement when considering its plans.
Visit FulcrumThe facts
| CommCare | Fulcrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Professional: $43 per organization a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | commcarehq.org | fulcrumapp.com |
| On mobile forms automation software | #14 of 21 | #10 of 21 |
CommCare: what it does well
Fulcrum: what it does well
- Captures photos, audio, video, barcodes, QR codes, and signatures offline
- Supports offline geospatial capture, basemaps, and layers
- Workflow builder includes conditional logic and required fields
- Offers REST and Query APIs, webhooks, and Zapier integration
What to know first
- All plans require annual subscriptions
- Minimum five users per organization
- No free plan; Professional starts at $43 a month
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