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Magpi

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Pricing from
$250 per month
Free Trial
Free version
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User industry
  1. Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
  2. Public sector and nonprofit organizations
  3. Education and training

What is Magpi

Magpi is a mobile data collection and form automation platform used to design surveys and capture field data on smartphones and tablets. It supports use cases such as monitoring and evaluation, research surveys, inspections, and program data collection for distributed teams. The product focuses on offline-capable mobile forms with centralized data management and export for analysis and reporting.

pros

Centralized data access and export

Magpi centralizes submissions so administrators can review, manage, and export collected data. This supports downstream analysis in spreadsheets or BI/statistical tools. Central storage also helps standardize data collection across multiple field staff.

Survey and form builder

The platform provides tools to create mobile forms and surveys without requiring custom mobile app development. This can shorten deployment time for common data collection scenarios. It is well-aligned to organizations that need frequent questionnaire updates.

Offline-capable mobile data capture

Magpi supports collecting data in the field when connectivity is limited or unavailable, then syncing when a connection returns. This fits teams that operate in remote locations or travel between sites. Offline workflows reduce reliance on paper forms and manual re-entry.

cons

Limited public technical detail

Compared with some products in this category, Magpi publishes less detailed, easily verifiable documentation on advanced capabilities such as complex workflow automation, extensibility, and administrative controls. This can make it harder to evaluate fit for regulated or highly customized deployments. Buyers may need vendor-led demos to confirm requirements.

Integration depth may vary

Mobile forms platforms often differ significantly in native connectors, API breadth, and integration tooling. Magpi’s integration options and supported enterprise systems may require validation during procurement. Organizations with complex integration needs may need additional middleware or services.

Not a full process automation suite

Magpi centers on mobile data collection rather than end-to-end business process orchestration. Teams needing multi-step approvals, document generation, and cross-department workflow management may find gaps. It may work best when paired with separate workflow or case management tools.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Basic $250 per month (monthly) 15 data collectors; skip logic; human support; GPS; Excel & CSV export; Unlimited online storage; Included uploads: 500/month (pricing page shows $250/month and $2,500/year where annual existed); Additional uploads: US $0.25 per upload.
Pro $500 per month (monthly) Everything in Basic plus photos & signatures, subforms, QR codes/NFC, Google/Excel integration, chat & SMS surveys, automated reports; Included uploads: 500/month for monthly (pricing page notes Pro annual included uploads = 10,000/year); Additional uploads: US $0.25 per upload.
Enterprise $1,000 per month (monthly) Everything in Pro plus API and Zapier connectivity, enterprise management, custom roles/privileges, subaccounts, unlimited editable reports; Included uploads: 1,500/month for monthly (pricing page notes Enterprise annual included uploads = 20,000/year); Additional uploads: US $0.20 per upload + volume discounts.

Seller details

Magpi
Washington, D.C., United States
2010
Private
https://www.magpi.com/
https://x.com/magpi
https://www.linkedin.com/company/magpi

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