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Mapalyze versus Fulcrum

THE VERDICT
Looking for a Fulcrum alternative? See how Mapalyze delivers better offline reliability, open data formats, and transparent pricing — without per-device fees.
FEATURE SNAPSHOT
Pricing
From €25/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
Offline support available
GIS export
GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV on all plans
Limited exports — enterprise-gated
Data ownership
Full export anytime, open formats
Export options available on higher tiers
Custom forms
Yes — drag-and-drop builder
Yes — form builder
FEATURE-BY-FEATURE

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature Mapalyze Fulcrum
CORE PLATFORM
Pricing ✓ From €25/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 & SYNC
Offline mode ✓ Offline-first architecture Offline support available
GIS export ✓ GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV on all plans ✗ Limited exports — enterprise-gated
Data ownership ✓ Full export anytime, open formats Export options available on higher tiers
AI & INTELLIGENCE
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
OPERATIONS & REPORTING
Task Management (Kanban, Calendar) ✓ Built-in ✗ Not available
Incident & Issue Tracking ✓ Built-in ✗ Not available
Team Chat ✓ Built-in ✗ Not available
Real-Time Asset Tracking ✓ Live map + geofences ✗ Not available
GIS & INTEGRATIONS
AI Assistant (15+ capabilities) ✓ MAIA built-in ✗ Not available
PDF Reports & Dashboards ✓ Built-in ✗ Limited — basic webhooks only
Audit Trail & Compliance ✓ Full history ✗ Basic change log only

*Based on publicly available pricing and feature documentation. Fulcrum is a trademark of its respective owner.

WHY TEAMS SWITCH

Why Teams Switch from Fulcrum

Before — WITH FULCRUM
"Per-device licensing kept driving our costs up every time we added a tablet."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
Mapalyze charges per user, not per device. Use your phone, tablet, and desktop — all on one plan.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FULCRUM
"Offline mode would crash mid-inspection and we'd lose hours of work."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
True offline-first architecture. Data is stored locally first. No connection required, no data loss, no sync failures.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FULCRUM
"Exporting our data to GIS tools required an enterprise upgrade."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
GeoJSON, Shapefile, and CSV export included on every paid plan. Works with QGIS and ArcGIS out of the box.
MAPALYZE
Before — WITH FULCRUM
"We felt locked into a platform that kept raising prices."
FIELD TEAM
After — WITH MAPALYZE
Full data export anytime in open formats. No proprietary lock-in, no surprise price increases.
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.
Fulcrum
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Fulcrum — configure and deploy
Data collection in the field
Sync to server
View and export data
Typical Fulcrum workflow.
PRICING

Pricing Comparison

Transparent per-user pricing vs. per-device licensing. See how much your team could save.

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 per-device fees, no minimums
Fulcrum
No free tier
$41-52/user/mo (estimated)
Per-device licensing fees
Minimum seat requirements
GIS exports gated behind higher plans
FAQ

Common questions about
switching from Fulcrum.

Yes. Mapalyze starts at €25/user/month with no per-device fees and no seat minimums. Fulcrum typically costs $41–52/user/month with per-device licensing. Plus, Mapalyze offers a free Explorer plan with no time limit.

Yes. Export your Fulcrum records as CSV files, then import them into Mapalyze. Our drag-and-drop form builder makes it easy to recreate your data collection workflows in minutes.

Mapalyze goes further than Fulcrum with a true offline-first architecture. Data is stored locally first and synced automatically when connectivity returns — no data loss, no sync failures, even after days offline.

Mapalyze includes GeoJSON, Shapefile, and CSV export on every paid plan. With Fulcrum, GIS exports are often gated behind higher-tier enterprise plans.

No. Mapalyze licenses are per user, not per device. Each user can use their phone, tablet, and desktop — all included in a single seat.

GET STARTED

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Start with our free Explorer plan — no credit card, no time limit. See the difference for yourself.

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