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Mapalyze versus Fielda

THE VERDICT
Looking for a Fielda alternative? See how Mapalyze goes beyond utility asset data collection with AI capabilities, task management, incident tracking, and transparent pricing.
FEATURE SNAPSHOT
Pricing
From €25/user/mo
Contact for pricing
Free tier
Yes (Explorer — no time limit)
No free tier
Industry coverage
All industries (10+ use cases)
Primarily utilities & asset management
Offline mode
Offline-first encrypted database
Offline data capture available
GPS/Geometry capture
6 geometry types (point, line, polygon, multi)
GPS point capture
Export formats
11 formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, PDF, etc.)
Limited export options
AI capabilities
Yes — MAIA with 15+ capabilities
No AI features
Task management
Yes — Kanban, calendar, dependencies
No task management
FEATURE-BY-FEATURE

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature Mapalyze Fielda
CORE PLATFORM
Pricing ✓ From €25/user/mo Contact for pricing
Free tier ✓ Yes (Explorer — no time limit) ✗ No free tier
Industry coverage ✓ All industries (10+ use cases) Primarily utilities & asset management
Offline mode ✓ Offline-first encrypted database Offline data capture available
OFFLINE & SYNC
GPS/Geometry capture ✓ 6 geometry types (point, line, polygon, multi) GPS point capture
Export formats ✓ 11 formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, PDF, etc.) △ Limited export options
AI capabilities ✓ Yes — MAIA with 15+ capabilities ✗ No AI features
AI & INTELLIGENCE
Task management ✓ Yes — Kanban, calendar, dependencies ✗ No task management
Incident tracking ✓ Yes — built-in ✗ No incident tracking
Team chat ✓ Yes — built-in messaging ✗ No team chat
Asset tracking ✓ Yes — live map + geofences Asset data collection (not live tracking)
OPERATIONS & REPORTING
Reports & dashboards ✓ Yes — PDF reports + dashboards △ Basic reporting
Audit trail ✓ Yes — full history △ Basic change log
API/Webhooks ✓ REST API + webhooks on Professional+ API available

*Based on publicly available feature documentation. Fielda is a trademark of its respective owner.

WHY TEAMS SWITCH

Why Teams Choose Mapalyze Over Fielda

Before — WITH FIELDA
"We needed a tool that works across all our field operations, not just utility asset data."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
Mapalyze covers the full operational workflow — data collection, task management, incident tracking, asset monitoring, and team communication in one platform.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FIELDA
"We wanted AI to help us build forms and analyze field data faster."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
MAIA AI assistant with 15+ capabilities — auto-generate forms, summarize inspections, flag anomalies, and get operational insights.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FIELDA
"Exporting data to GIS tools was limited."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
11 export formats including GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, KML, and PDF — works with QGIS and ArcGIS out of the box.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FIELDA
"We needed transparent pricing without sales calls."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
Clear per-user pricing starting at €25/month. Free Explorer plan to evaluate — no credit card required.
MAPALYZE
ARCHITECTURE

Two fundamentally
different approaches.

Mapalyze
CLOUD-CONFIGURED · RECORD-LEVEL
Web / Mobile App — configure forms & projects
Encrypted local DB (SQLCipher AES-256)
Cloud — transactional outbox with local-first durability
Real-time dashboard + reports + API
No desktop software at any point. Everything managed from web or mobile.
Fielda
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Fielda — configure and deploy
Data collection in the field
Sync to server
View and export data
Typical Fielda workflow.
PRICING

Pricing Comparison

Transparent per-user pricing vs. custom enterprise quotes.

Mapalyze
All-inclusive field data platform
ExplorerFree forever
Starter€25 / user / mo
Professional€35 / user / mo
Team€45 / user / mo
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
Explorer: Free forever, no credit card
Starter: €25/user/mo
Professional: €35/user/mo
Team: €45/user/mo
No minimum seats, no hidden fees
Fielda
No public pricing available
Contact sales for a quote
Custom pricing per organization
No free tier available
Primarily utility-focused plans
FAQ

Common questions about
switching from Fielda.

Both platforms handle field data collection for assets, but Mapalyze adds task management, incident tracking, real-time asset monitoring with geofences, AI-powered analysis, and 11 export formats. If you work in utilities, Mapalyze covers the full workflow beyond just data capture.

Yes. Mapalyze supports 10+ industries including environmental, construction, telecom, agriculture, government, oil & gas, transportation, and water/wastewater. Custom forms, flexible geometry capture, and configurable workflows adapt to any field operation.

Yes. Export your Fielda data as CSV files, then import them into Mapalyze. The drag-and-drop form builder makes it easy to recreate your data collection workflows.

Yes. The Explorer plan is free forever with up to 3 projects and 500 records — no credit card required. Fielda does not offer a public free tier.

MAIA, the Mapalyze AI assistant, offers 15+ capabilities: auto-generate forms from descriptions, summarize inspection data, detect anomalies, suggest task assignments, and provide operational insights. Fielda does not currently offer AI features.

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