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$69 per user per month
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  1. Construction
  2. Manufacturing
  3. Transportation and logistics

What is Device Magic

Device Magic is a mobile forms and data collection platform used to digitize paper-based checklists, inspections, and field reports. It supports offline mobile capture and sync, and routes submitted data to back-office systems via exports and integrations. Typical users include field service teams, inspectors, and operations groups that need standardized forms, photo capture, and audit trails. The product focuses on form building, mobile execution, and workflow around submissions rather than full end-to-end EHS or public-safety case management.

pros

Offline-capable mobile data capture

Device Magic supports completing forms on mobile devices when connectivity is limited and synchronizing data when a connection returns. This fits field inspections and on-site reporting where network availability is inconsistent. It reduces reliance on paper processes for teams working in remote or indoor locations. Offline capability is a common requirement in this category and is implemented as a core workflow.

Form builder for inspections

The platform provides tools to create and manage digital forms used for inspections, checklists, and incident-style reports. It supports structured data entry and attachments such as photos, which helps standardize field evidence collection. Centralized form templates help ensure consistent data across multiple crews or locations. This aligns with common inspection-management needs without requiring custom app development.

Integrations and data export options

Device Magic supports routing captured data to other systems through integrations and export formats, enabling downstream reporting and operational workflows. This helps organizations avoid manual re-entry into spreadsheets or line-of-business tools. Integration and export capabilities are important differentiators among mobile forms products, especially for teams that need data to land in existing systems. The product is positioned to act as a front-end data capture layer.

cons

Not a full EHS suite

While it can support safety and compliance inspections through forms, it is not designed as a comprehensive environmental, quality, and safety management system. Organizations needing advanced EHS functions (e.g., risk registers, corrective/preventive action programs, complex audits, or regulatory content libraries) may require additional software. The product’s strength is data capture and workflow around submissions rather than deep EHS program management. This can increase reliance on integrations or manual processes for broader EHS requirements.

Limited public-safety case workflows

The product can be used for public-safety or fire-department style reporting when the primary need is mobile forms and inspection checklists. However, it does not typically replace purpose-built public safety systems that manage dispatch, records management, or incident/case lifecycles end-to-end. Agencies may need separate systems for CAD/RMS-style workflows and use Device Magic only for specific field forms. This limits its role as a system of record in public safety environments.

Advanced analytics may require BI

Device Magic captures structured data, but organizations often need external reporting tools for complex analytics, dashboards, and cross-form KPIs. If stakeholders expect enterprise-grade analytics, they may need to export data to a data warehouse or BI platform. This adds implementation effort and ongoing data governance considerations. Teams comparing products in this space should validate built-in reporting depth against their requirements.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Max $69 per user/month (billed annually) — 3 user minimum Unlimited Forms; Unlimited Submissions; Photos, Signatures, Map Overlay, NFC, Area, Driver License; Offline Access; Project Management Dispatch & Scheduling (including Geolocation and Recurring Dispatch); Built-in Integrations (Email, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, HTTPS, SFTP, SMS, Zapier, Slack, Evernote, SQL, ShareFile, Salesforce); Rich submission formats (Text, Images, PDF, Excel, JSON, XML); Live Data Sources (Google Drive, SQL, Lists); Customizable Reports; Unlimited and lifetime data storage; API Access; Shared Forms 100 submissions/month.
Enterprise Let's Talk (custom pricing) — billed annually; 3 user minimum Everything in Max, plus White Label, Analytics, SSO, Custom Billing Options, Partner Support; enterprise features and pricing available via sales.

Seller details

Device Magic, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
2011
Private
https://www.devicemagic.com/
https://x.com/devicemagic
https://www.linkedin.com/company/device-magic/

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