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CommCare vs Epicollect5

Both stand on data collection software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CommCare

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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Epicollect5 provides form building, offline mobile collection and several options for reviewing and exporting data. Consider its API limits and privacy details, particularly the default lack of mobile data encryption and public-project visibility.

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The facts

	CommCare	Epicollect5
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Standard: $100 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	commcare.dimagi.com	five.epicollect.net
On data collection software	#1 of 31	#2 of 31

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.

Epicollect5: what it does well

Free to use for as many projects and entries as desired.
Mobile collection works offline.
Forms can capture GPS and multiple media types.
Results can be viewed in tables and maps.
Projects support private access and user roles.

What to know first

Fair usage policy applies.
Mobile app data is not encrypted by default.
Public project data is visible to anyone on the internet.
API request and entry limits apply.

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