Akvo Flow
Design your survey and start collecting data today.
Overview
Akvo Flow is a cloud-hosted application and Android app designed as a field surveying tool. It enables users to conduct surveys in remote locations, even without cell coverage, and the data uploads automatically when connectivity resumes. It's built for international development teams to monitor and evaluate initiatives, allowing them to map situations on the ground and make data-driven decisions.
✨ Key Features
- Mobile Data Collection (Android)
- Offline Functionality
- GPS and Geoshape Data Collection
- Survey Editor
- Monitoring Forms (for tracking change over time)
- Webforms for crowdsourcing data
- Multi-language Support
- Data exports in various formats
🎯 Key Differentiators
- User-friendly interface for both survey design and mobile data collection
- Strong focus on mapping and geographic data
- Monitoring feature to track the same data point over time
Unique Value: Akvo Flow simplifies field data collection with a robust offline-first mobile app and an intuitive dashboard, making it easy to gather, map, and analyze data from any location.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Monitoring water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service levels
- Conducting household surveys in remote, offline areas
- Tracking agricultural practices and food security
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex case management
- Financial grant management
- Internal project task management
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to more technical tools like ODK, Akvo Flow offers a more user-friendly, all-in-one solution with integrated support. Its monitoring feature for tracking data points over time is a key advantage over simple survey tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: For new clients only. 300 max data point submissions, 1 user.
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