Competitor Comparison
Mapalyze vs Esri QuickCapture
Need a QuickCapture alternative that works without the ArcGIS ecosystem? Mapalyze is a standalone, offline-first field data platform with simple pricing and open data exports.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature |
Mapalyze
|
Esri QuickCapture |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone platform | Yes — no dependencies | No — requires ArcGIS Online/Enterprise |
| Pricing | From $19/user/mo | Requires ArcGIS license ($500+/yr) |
| Free tier | Yes (Explorer — no time limit) | No free standalone tier |
| Offline mode | Offline-first architecture | Limited offline support |
| Setup complexity | Sign up and start in minutes | Requires ArcGIS configuration |
| Custom forms | Yes — full drag-and-drop builder | Limited — button-based capture |
| GIS export formats | GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV on all plans | Tied to ArcGIS ecosystem |
| Data ownership | Full export anytime, open formats | Data lives in ArcGIS Online |
| Photo capture | Yes — batch upload, background sync | Yes — photo attachments |
| Per-device fees | None — per user, unlimited devices | Named user licensing |
| Learning curve | Minimal — intuitive interface | Requires ArcGIS knowledge |
Mapalyze
*Based on publicly available pricing and feature documentation. Esri and QuickCapture are trademarks of Esri Inc.
Why Teams Choose Mapalyze Over QuickCapture
Before
"We needed a simple field capture tool but had to buy the entire ArcGIS ecosystem."
With Mapalyze
Mapalyze is a standalone platform. Sign up, create forms, and deploy to your team — no ArcGIS license required.
Before
"QuickCapture's button-based interface was too limiting for complex inspections."
With Mapalyze
Full drag-and-drop form builder with conditional logic, text fields, dropdowns, photos, GPS coordinates, and geometry capture.
Before
"We couldn't get our data out easily — everything was locked inside ArcGIS Online."
With Mapalyze
Export your data anytime in GeoJSON, Shapefile, or CSV. Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, and any GIS tool.
Before
"The pricing was impossible to forecast with ArcGIS licensing complexity."
With Mapalyze
Simple per-user pricing starting at $19/mo. No ecosystem taxes, no named-user surprises, no add-on fees.
Pricing Comparison
Straightforward per-user pricing vs. ecosystem licensing. No surprises.
Mapalyze
- Explorer: Free forever, no credit card
- Starter: $19/user/mo
- Professional: $29/user/mo
- Team: $39/user/mo
- Standalone — no additional licenses needed
Esri QuickCapture
- No free standalone tier
- Requires ArcGIS Online/Enterprise license
- ArcGIS Online from ~$500/yr per named user
- Enterprise licensing adds further cost
- Data locked in Esri ecosystem
Ready for Simpler Field Data Collection?
Start with our free Explorer plan — no ArcGIS required, no credit card, no time limit.