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FastField vs ODK
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 trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
FastField combines form creation, offline mobile capture, workflow automation, and integrations for field operations. Plan limits and the paid per-seat model should be weighed against the data-table and reporting needs of your team.
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Free plan API
ODK combines a free plan with paid tiers based on projects and monthly submissions. Choose a tier by matching those allowances to your response volume and project count.
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| FastField | ODK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Core: $24 per seat a month | Standard: $199 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | ODK |
| Website | quickbase.com | getodk.org |
| On mobile forms automation software | #11 of 21 | #7 of 21 |
FastField: what it does well
- AI drafts forms from descriptions or images
- Offline submissions sync automatically
- Workflow routing and approvals
- Direct Post supports private endpoints
- Unlimited forms and submissions
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Core limits data tables to three
- Pro limits data tables to 75
ODK: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Logic branching and custom branding
- Response analytics included
- Survey API and API access
- Professional tier allows 25K submissions
What to know first
- Standard plan costs $199/mo billed yearly
- Response limit listed at 10,000 monthly
- Enterprise requires 10+ active projects
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