Competitor Comparison
Mapalyze vs Platform G
Looking for a Platform G alternative? See how Mapalyze delivers native GIS geometry capture, true offline-first architecture, and transparent pricing — with a free tier included.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature |
Mapalyze
|
Platform G |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19/user/mo | ~$45/user/mo |
| Per-device fees | None — per user, unlimited devices | Per-seat minimums apply |
| Free tier | Yes (Explorer — no time limit) | No free tier |
| Offline mode | Offline-first architecture | Limited offline — requires connectivity for most features |
| GIS geometry capture | Yes — points, lines, polygons natively | No native GIS geometry capture |
| Data export formats | GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV on all paid plans | Limited export — PDF and CSV only |
| Photo capture | Yes — batch upload, background sync | Yes — photo capture |
| Custom forms | Yes — drag-and-drop builder | Yes — form builder with workflow automation |
| Team management | Roles & permissions on all paid plans | Roles available on higher tiers |
| API access | REST API on Professional+ | API available on paid plans |
| Data ownership | Full export anytime, open formats | Limited export options, proprietary formats |
Mapalyze
*Based on publicly available pricing and feature documentation. Platform G is a trademark of its respective owner.
Why Teams Switch from Platform G
Before
"We needed to capture GIS geometries in the field, but Platform G only supports basic form submissions — no points, lines, or polygons."
With Mapalyze
Mapalyze captures points, lines, and polygons natively. Every record can carry real geometry data that exports directly to GIS tools.
Before
"Our crews work in areas with no cell signal, and Platform G kept failing to save their submissions."
With Mapalyze
True offline-first architecture. Data is stored locally first. No connection required, no data loss, no sync failures.
Before
"Getting our data out of Platform G in a usable GIS format was nearly impossible."
With Mapalyze
GeoJSON, Shapefile, and CSV export included on every paid plan. Works with QGIS and ArcGIS out of the box.
Before
"At $45/user/month with seat minimums, the cost was hard to justify for our smaller field teams."
With Mapalyze
Start free with Explorer. Paid plans from $19/user/mo with no minimums. Add one user or one hundred — same price per seat.
Pricing Comparison
Transparent per-user pricing vs. opaque per-seat 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 G
- No free tier
- ~$45/user/mo (estimated)
- Per-seat minimums on standard plans
- No native GIS geometry capture
- Limited export formats (PDF, CSV only)
Switch from Platform G in 3 Steps
Migrating your field data workflow takes minutes, not weeks.
Export Your Data
Download your existing records from Platform G as CSV files. Export any attachments and photos you need to keep.
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 capturing data with full GIS geometry support immediately.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Start with our free Explorer plan — no credit card, no time limit. See the difference for yourself.