# Page 3 | Fulcrum Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Fulcrum the right Electronic Data Capture solution for you? Explore 238 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/136604/Fulcrum/reviews --- Fulcrum 4.7 (238) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/136604/Fulcrum/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Fulcrum ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 238 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JC Jesus C. Inspeccion de instalaciones Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Mi experiencia con Fulcrum" December 17, 2024 5.0 Permite la captura de datos sin necesidad de conexión a internet, lo que es ideal para trabajos en zonas remotas o en situaciones en las que la conectividad no es confiable. Pros Facilidad de uso. Permite diseñar formularios a medida, adaptándolos a las necesidades específicas. Los formularios pueden incluir diferentes tipos de preguntas, como opción múltiple, texto, numérico, GPS, entre otros. Cons Aun no la he encontrado. En todo este tiempo de uso no he tenido ningún problema sin solución. Review Source EF Evgeny F. Civil Inspector Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great App, big potential" September 18, 2024 5.0 Modern app, just needs more work put I to it to help it evolve. Pros Fast server response and simplicity of setting up new apps. Cons The user interface is pretty stagnant. Need dark mode for night use and company logo for customer reports. Need the ability to integrate custom files and apps to share I information and keep it permanently available to customers. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) More fluid and less redundant work after. Review Source MG Michael G. Playground Inspector Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fulcrum City of Toronto inspector " September 25, 2024 5.0 I like it , simple and effective. Easy to learn. Pros Simple to use for my inspection job. Easy to navigate. Cons Not really any complaints, except when I search on map view it doesn’t show the location, unless I switch to list view Review Source TK Thomas K. Quality Assurance Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top Notch App." September 5, 2024 4.0 Overall the experience on the app is top notch. Pros Fulcrum allows users to create and customize digital forms to suit their specific needs. The app automatically geotags data, which is incredibly useful for tracking and visualizing field data on maps. Cons Fulcrum have a robust data collection capability, the reporting and data visualization options are somewhat limited and could benefit from more customization. The cost has to be looked into to attract more customers. Review Source GF Gabriel F. Engeneering Analyst Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Data Collect and Management" September 10, 2024 5.0 It’s an incredible software for data collecting and can’t be used for more than a simple checklist, because of the versatility can be make all the data management. Pros The ease and versatility in building reports Cons That same versatility and ease dosen’t apply to the PDF reports, but the support is very helpful Review Source JL Jeff L. Communications tech Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Accutrench " October 7, 2024 5.0 Pros Organization of app hrlps me find info i need Cons The amont of time it takes to complete form. Review Source JK Jerri K. Field Researcher Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Researcher" September 11, 2024 5.0 Very satisfied. \[sensitive content hidden\] with support quickly answers any questions I have with app creation and data return. Pros Custom create data collection apps based on project needs. GPS tracked at location of data taken. Cons The parent and child points in the map view are both the same color but different size. It is hard to distinguish between the two sizes. 1. could the child record points have a different color other than Red. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fulcrumapp- still keeping its head high in the market " August 11, 2024 5.0 Overall its good for all field data collections as its still the lead in that industry. However, the app needs some strong AI touch. Pros a. Very good geo tagging function that enables all mobile data collection b. Excellent integration with receiving tool for all AB testing and further study c. It saves offline data as draft incase there is a loss of connection. The process can e resumes once you are back online d. Very effective dashboard/UI that helps you to manage all field data colection need with less amount of time. Cons a. At times, the landing page can be a little slow once you have a huge number of forms created b. Sometime it gets confused when you link it to google maps/ specially in the remote areas c. Customer care team needs to be more helpful when you are in need. The response is very high(7-10 business days) Switched from [GoFormz](https://www.capterra.com/p/125634/GoFormz/) GoForms was a very limited in capacity for data collection and had no effective automation. Review Source TC Tyler C. Field Operations Government Administration Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fulcrum use in the field" September 10, 2024 5.0 Excellent service with streamline operation and zero downtime. Pros The statistical analysis it offered after gathering sets of data. Cons No cons for the app, excellent app for multipurpose applications. Review Source AS Alexis S. QC inspector Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable software, easy to use. " September 17, 2024 5.0 Easy to learn. Really made those first days at a new job less stressful. Pros Easily synced, clear maps. Easy to use. Cons GPS can be sketchy at times. It would be beneficial to have the ability to edit recent points. Review Source KL Katrina L. Project Lead - Wildlife Biologist Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy switch to paperless field surveys" September 1, 2020 5.0 We've saved loads of time by eliminating the need for manual data entry, scanning/saving datasheets, and filing hard copies. This sometimes takes days to do, but now all we have to do is hit 'sync', visit the website, and download the appropriate data. It's great to be able to view the map which shows where all the data points are, and to be able to sort data in whichever way you would like (including by searching for any words that may be in your datasheets), rather than sorting through hard copies or poorly scanned notes. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy, versatile, paperless upgrade for your business. Pros I love that everything is right at my fingertips in one place. No need to make sure I've printed off enough datasheets and safety forms, or brought enough pencils! Especially since I've been working from home and don't have easy access to a printer. I like that you can flag your favourite/most-used apps for ease of navigation, and I really like the auto-fill feature where things like project names, numbers, survey station pre-fixes, etc. are auto-filled once you've filled out the first one and need to repeat many times throughout the day/week. We've found so many different ways to capture our data in ways that make it easier to fill out the forms, from drop-down menus, to +/- tally counters, to signature fields and data form 'sections'. I also like that you can use formulas and links to fill out other fields (e.g. We've set it up so that when we select a species name during a bird survey, it automatically links the latin name, and federal and provincial status of each species). Another handy feature is to make certain fields mandatory, so that nothing important gets missed while the survey is being conducted. I've found it quite easy and intuitive to use for the most part. It takes a bit of practice to be able to fill out the forms quickly, but it's worth it for me. Being able to hit the sync button at the end of the field day (or during a break in between) is really satisfying, because I know that everything is safely backed up, and that I don't need to scan anything! Cons One thing I feel could be improved would be the format of the output data. Data can be downloaded and opened in Microsoft Excel, but depending on how many 'levels' of data you have, you'll have multiple tabs in your spreadsheet, which may be difficult to interpret at times, as they are linked by a long string of letters/numbers based on a parent-child relationship. You can get around this by including some hidden fields that link more useful information (e.g. survey station ID), but it would be nice to be able to go through a menu, similar to the initial app set-up, to determine how the data will be presented. I found that some staff members are reluctant to switch to digital data entry, because they are used to taking field notes manually, and may not trust the safety of the data. I think this is just a personal preference though, as I personally would trust a cloud-based, digital product more than I would trust my own ability to keep track of many pieces of paper! One challenge I've noticed is that during timed surveys (e.g. breeding bird surveys), if you have a lot of fields to fill out, and multiple levels of menus, it can be tricky to fill out each data point quickly when you have a limited time to conduct the survey. We typically do surveys in pairs, so I find it's easiest to have one person conducting the actual survey, and one person filling out the form, so that I can spend more time looking through my binoculars than at the tablet. Review Source LS Leland S. Consultant and Owner Environmental Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fulcrum Mobile Data Collection" June 28, 2019 5.0 Fulcrum is a viable alternative to the cost of using other "shop"-based software that require subscription to standard engineering tools. Fulcrum is useful for people in professions other than engineering and large-scale design work. At the end of a project, I can have a thorough data set for a project that can be shared (either through the software or through data exports) with others for a variety of purposes. Pros In combination with a GPS receiver, the Fulcrum software allows me to capture data in the field using unique data point identifiers, including latitude and longitude. I have thirty or so separate apps within the software that I use for collecting natural history data at client and county levels. The available data fields allow me tremendous flexibility in choosing the types of categories (single-choice, multiple-choice), organization into sections, creation and import of choice lists (in some cases, of several thousand plant species or several hundred county street names), and data export into multiple GIS-friendly database files. I am impressed with it. There are some functions I have not used, such as multiple-member apps and sharing levels. Cons Unlike competitor software, it does not allow use of paths or polygons. Usually, I use discrete data points or paths; for the latter, it is necessary to have direction-of-travel and side-of-road fields that require extra time in the field. In the fields that use choice lists, I often use an "Other" field that allows input that does not exist in the list, but modification of the data field - especially unchecking another list element - results in loss of any entry in the Other field. There should be a means for retaining this information despite other changes in the field, and "Other" should open for additional information without deleting existing contents. Review Source LA Lindsay A. Geospatial Applications Officer Government Administration Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One product solves multiple problems. " November 23, 2020 5.0 Excellent support. Instant response via chat for all the minutia I encounter. Quick and flexible support has made the app we developed further customized for our exact application. Pros \- Collates record contents into one PDF (including image) for archiving. - Can import and export to a variety of useful formats, which serve my various needs. Ex. PDF of records for dissemination of results, CSV of app record contents for easy backup. - Output as KML for others in org who may want to see progress, but need not have a license. - Works out of cell range - Version management issue no longer exists. - Allows geographically dispersed staff to work together without need for increased direct communication (emails/calls). Cons User management. For our purposes, we need to add users and remove users on a regular basis as the instruments the project tracks migrates around our country. Not a massive issue, but for our application, it would be simpler for us to have space for 10 users at a time, regardless of who they are. Reason for choosing Fulcrum Solved multiple outstanding issues into one system, which not only eased use/collaboration/communication for all staff, but also reduced data management required of project lead, which saves time and money. Review Source SC Sean C. Fuel Superintendent Events Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Flexible Software with Extensive Applications" May 22, 2020 5.0 The Fulcrum team has been very responsive to our requests and questions over the years. We feel confident that if we put in a request for a change to the system that it will be reviewed and put in a cue based on priority. Though some of the changes may take a year or two, we have seen all the changes we have requested over the years come to life. Pros I love the flexibility of Fulcrum. We can build out apps that suit our needs, use it in offline mode in the field, overlay maps for our events and drop geo-pins at field locations, connect apps to give tiered data sets, and sort the data on the Fulcrum platform for routing and dispatch. The addition of the barcode integration and easy access a few years ago was immensely helpful. Cons The reporting is not all we need it to be. We are working on building out an API integration to a platform that will allow us to create and run reports. Alternatives considered [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/)[FastField](https://www.capterra.com/p/138489/FastField/)[Linxup](https://www.capterra.com/p/153863/Linxup-GPS-Tracking/)[Manage Petro](https://www.capterra.com/p/172129/Manage-Petro-Fuel-Delivery/) Reason for choosing Fulcrum Because it has pricing we can scale for the season, we can customize it ourselves, and the mapping technology is essential for our operation. Review Source BB Broderick B. Engineering Associate / Field Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Field Review of the Fulcrum System" April 2, 2019 5.0 Using Fulcrum, mainly the mobile application, has been a god sent. I do not like keeping up with paper reports and then transferring them to digital content and having to attach media to the now digital report. Having this platform and being able to attach my media (i.e. photos, videos, etc.) to my report all from one device and not having to transfer files back and forth from phone to computer any more if GREAT. In one action, I can complete multiple tasks at once. Pros What I like the most about Fulcrum is the ease of use while navigating around the app on mobile devices, no matter the OS of the device (i.e. iOS or Android) the Fulcrum application works great. I love having the ability to only have to use my tablet or my phone while completing field work and filling out field reports and then uploading them to the cloud. It's much better than having to keep track of everything with pen and paper. Cons I do not like Fulcrum when it comes to uploading media (i.e. Photos, etc.) to reports. Only limiting the user to select and upload one (1) photo at a time to the reports is beyond mildly frustrating. If I could select multiple photos at once from my mobile device's photo gallery and upload them all at the same time in one swoop, that would be FANTASTIC. But until that happens, I'm just going to have to get over it and deal with my frustrations. Otherwise, great experience using the mobile version of Fulcrum. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Water Quality Project Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great geo-app!" March 22, 2019 5.0 We collect thousands of data points annually using Fulcrum - it's greatly streamlined our field data collection processes for many different aspect of water quality research and stormwater management feature design, from soil test pits to infrastructure inspection. Without this software, we'd be struggling to scale our business. Pros Apps are easy to customize, near-infinite options for data collection, and great back-end data review options, plus tons of integration options with other software platforms. Cons I'd love to see collection of line/polygon features integrated. I'd also like to see the option to create custom reports (drag and drop) without consulting with Fulcrum's designers. And finally, I'd love to have the option to assign different icons based on status (not just color as the app currently allows). Review Source Response from Spatial Networks March 27, 2019 We're so glad Fulcrum could help you scale your business! We love to hear stories like this. Thanks a lot for the feedback on what you would like to see in Fulcrum. Line and polygon support is something that we do get asked about from time to time. I wanted to let you know it is on our radar however it is something that would take a lot of development time to accomplish. We agree a drag and drop report builder would be awesome! We have had some talks about making it possible for users to make small edits to the default report template and this could expand in the future based on feedback. We are also exploring options for better symbology. There are some technical issues with the symbology being consistent across all platforms that the development team has to work though. If you have not shared these thoughts already, please feel free to send your ideas to support@fulcrumapp.com. User feedback is a big driver for our product roadmap. JG Jorge G. Asset Manager/GIS Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "end user friendly" July 27, 2021 4.0 Easy to program forms, flawless communication between office staff and field crews, great to document field procedures/tasks, easy to generate reports by exporting data to Excel, end user friendly, for sure there is room for improvement but good investment. Pros We were able to get our field crews to use iPads for the first time in many cases, and now they love it Cons There are limitations, it not an asset management software package Review Source GL Gilles L. Tree Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great app and services, very good assistance." May 27, 2020 4.0 So much!! :) We build the first complete experience in Belgium for managing Urban Trees. Multi-level of users and companies (from worker to experts and manager), multi purposes (from managing orders, studies, observations, planning, working processes). With the aim of perpetuating respectful management of the exceptional heritage trees of Brussels, so complex in a city undergoing change with so many stakeholders and dangerous developments for our trees. Pros There are so much possibilities to develop yourself a high quality product, for you or for your customers! Intuitive but complete, that's what I was looking for to keep leading my project. Cons \-poor on cartographic capacities (no lines, and polygons), no label -not builded as dynamic relationnal database (so it means that you have to build complexe solutions or pay additionnal services to automate updating processes from table(app) to others. Alternatives considered [QGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/)[Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/169505/Zoho-Desk/) Reason for choosing Fulcrum Copy paste already filled records. Review Source DO Darren O. Project Manager Mining & Metals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Capture Field Sample Descriptions without Internet or Cell Service" March 29, 2019 5.0 We use Fulcrum in the mineral exploration industry where our sampling crews capture their field sample descriptions on their Android phones. Android phones are simpler to use as we can load background maps as maptiles into the app (a bit tricky to load onto iPhones). Crews record sample descriptions, take sample photos, and capture GPS coordinates all with their phone. Cell phone service or Internet is not required while in the field. The sampling crew refresh their phone app when they get back to camp in the evening where satellite Internet is available. So by the end of the day everyone's field data has been uploaded to the cloud. Head office can view progress within a few hours either with the map viewer on the Fulcrum website or by loading into the company's GIS database. Pros The app and website are both easy to use. It was easy to set up the data capture templates using the website tools. The templates were then uploaded onto the user's phones by simply refreshing their app. The users require minimal training to use the app. Uploading the users data to a common cloud-based database by simply refreshing their app is probably the best feature of Fulcrum. No data loss and no duplication of data with multiple users. We also like the licensing. We are seasonal users. So during the off-season we just keep one account active in order to save our templates and access our database online. Cons No real cons. Probably could be advertised more with some real-world examples on how to utilize the software. We learned about Fulcrum word of mouth. Uploading background images could be easier. We currently create maptiles using TileMill which can be tricky. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior GIS Data Officer Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thes best mobile data collection software available" July 5, 2019 5.0 Fulcrum Pros Very easy to set up and use. Great features to ensure data quality. Great data integration features. Developer capabilities and features Cons The only thing that would make it perfect is the ability to capture lines and polygons. Alternatives considered [SafetyCulture](https://www.capterra.com/p/141080/iAuditor/) Review Source Brian S. VP Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Flexible and real time saves us time and money" May 4, 2021 4.0 I deploy crews across the US and this app allows me to get data to crews without them having to stop and download anything saves a great deal of time. Sometimes it works out great to have the crews see someone else's work and sometimes you want a crew to see only the work assigned to them. This app allows that flexibility. Pros The real-time data access, ease of distribution and updating makes this invaluable to us. Cons I need to be able to manage my users - create logins, manage passwords and cannot. Review Source Tamas K. Research and Development Manager Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "From site to reports instantly" August 31, 2020 5.0 Overall very positive, we are using Fulcrum since 2016 and not planning to change to any alternatives. Pros I really like that is not require pro programming skills and I can build everything I want. A huge positive against other custom form applications is the GIS capabilities. Also I really like their postgres sync module (dev version), so field data can be manipulated on the fly and land into any GIS or Excel. Cons For basic form applications it is a bit too expensive. Reason for choosing Fulcrum GIS capabilities, offline access and sync, mapping functionalities. Review Source MR Manjunath R. Research Analyst Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fulcrum A Great Tool" May 21, 2020 5.0 Great!! hardly any bug for a complex app like this... Pros Ease of building Apps, Lot of FAQs and answers, Quick response on issues but would like more!!, Very effieicent data collector, API keys are of great help, Can be integrated with other tools. Cons I dont see any to be frank. But to fill the words , would like to see the google maps connection to be there on I phone as well and now I see that only on android phones, it shd be easier to upload pictures as it takes more time to synch pictures now, may be a technology to down size and resize the pictures during upload and download time. There has to be option to upload our own road networks as well. There has to be a go to option (without google maps ) to help us route to the pre designated GPS point...... Reason for choosing Fulcrum Price, Ease of use , trust on confidentiality, they have a wonderful team who come up with good solutions. Review Source SG Shawn G. Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for small organizations in need of a versatile and cost effective GIS platform." October 30, 2019 5.0 My volunteer Board wanted me to have a way to re\[port on issues throughout the area I work in and track field reports. Another great function is the ability to handle clients communications and billing with the software. If your business relies on GIS data Fulcrum is tough to beat. Pros \-Ease of use -Quality of UI -Scalability -Data Security/integrity/accessibility -Versatility Cons \-Honestly Fulcrum has fulfilled a large part of our data collection and management requirements. The one thing I can see that may draw me away is the fact that we have access to more complete GIS software packages that are able to perform many of the same functions and don't have subscription fees. That being said I would still be reluctant to stop using Fulcrum as it integrates with other software and is just so easy to teach my volunteer staff to use. Reason for choosing Fulcrum Ease of use, scalability and data integrity. Review Source AV Adam V. Business Development Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Affordable and fully customizable " March 31, 2022 5.0 I am very happy with the application and will continue to use it for our field data collection needs Pros This app is inexpensive and offers us a fully customizable data collection application Cons We have found a few glitches. We also find the time stamp to be confusing and have created our own Reason for choosing Fulcrum This was much cheaper and worked well for our needs Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Forms Automation](https://www.capterra.com/forms-automation-software/)[Inspection](https://www.capterra.com/inspection-software/)[Mobility](https://www.capterra.com/mobility-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.