Competitor Comparison
Mapalyze vs Platform F
Looking for a Platform F alternative? See how Mapalyze delivers better offline reliability, open data formats, and transparent pricing — without per-device fees.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature |
Mapalyze
|
Platform F |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19/user/mo | $41–52/user/mo |
| Per-device fees | None — per user, unlimited devices | Yes — per-device licensing |
| Free tier | Yes (Explorer — no time limit) | No free tier |
| Minimum users | 1 user | Minimum seat requirements |
| Offline mode | Offline-first architecture | Limited offline — sync issues reported |
| GIS export | GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV on all plans | Limited exports — enterprise-gated |
| Data ownership | Full export anytime, open formats | Proprietary format lock-in |
| Custom forms | Yes — drag-and-drop builder | Yes — form builder |
| Photo capture | Yes — batch upload, background sync | Yes — photo capture |
| Team management | Roles & permissions on all paid plans | Roles available on higher tiers |
| API access | REST API on Professional+ | API available |
Mapalyze
*Based on publicly available pricing and feature documentation. Platform F is a trademark of its respective owner.
Why Teams Switch from Platform F
Before
"Per-device licensing kept driving our costs up every time we added a tablet."
With Mapalyze
Mapalyze charges per user, not per device. Use your phone, tablet, and desktop — all on one plan.
Before
"Offline mode would crash mid-inspection and we'd lose hours of work."
With Mapalyze
True offline-first architecture. Data is stored locally first. No connection required, no data loss, no sync failures.
Before
"Exporting our data to GIS tools required an enterprise upgrade."
With Mapalyze
GeoJSON, Shapefile, and CSV export included on every paid plan. Works with QGIS and ArcGIS out of the box.
Before
"We felt locked into a platform that kept raising prices."
With Mapalyze
Full data export anytime in open formats. No proprietary lock-in, no surprise price increases.
Pricing Comparison
Transparent per-user pricing vs. per-device licensing. See how much your team could save.
Mapalyze
- Explorer: Free forever, no credit card
- Starter: $19/user/mo
- Professional: $29/user/mo
- Team: $39/user/mo
- No per-device fees, no minimums
Platform F
- No free tier
- $41-52/user/mo (estimated)
- Per-device licensing fees
- Minimum seat requirements
- GIS exports gated behind higher plans
Switch from Platform F in 3 Steps
Migrating your field data workflow takes minutes, not weeks.
Export Your Data
Download your existing records from Platform F as CSV files. If you have GIS data, export what you can.
Set Up Mapalyze
Create your free Mapalyze account, rebuild your forms with the drag-and-drop builder, and invite your team.
Start Collecting
Deploy to your field team. Offline-first means they can start working immediately — no connectivity required.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Start with our free Explorer plan — no credit card, no time limit. See the difference for yourself.