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Fulcrum

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of Fulcrum

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BH

Berta H.  
Director  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "User Friendly, Cost Effective, Well worth the switch!"

August 16, 2019

5.0

100% Satisfied, will continue using this program moving forward.

Pros

This software allows us to customize all apps, data collection to each of our vendors needs. The ability to change or modify the program in field instantly is a welcomed bonus and a big time savor. The unique build for each vendor allows for significantly less data collection errors.

Cons

Functions are different on different platforms. (Android/Apple)

Alternatives considered

[ArcGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/93333/ArcGIS/)

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

User friendly, Customer Support, Cost Effective.

Review Source

BH

Brandon H.  
Product Manager  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Exactly what I was looking for"

March 25, 2019

5.0

We use Fulcrum to record information about vehicles and our product in the field to ensure we have clean and organized records of work completed and issues encountered. This has unlocked immense value for us. It allows managers to review work to maintain high quality. Using Fulcrum has also allowed for large amounts of field data to be gathered and quickly transferred from our field team to our engineering team when necessary.

Pros

Possible to configure "apps" to suit our specific needs Easy to use Allows for instant sharing of valuable insights from the field between the field and office-based teams Ability to download well-organized data to .csv files Ability to work offline

Cons

There were some inefficiencies when building apps. While there are quite a few complex features that can be added to the apps, they are not easy to implement.

Review Source

Response from Spatial Networks

March 27, 2019

Thanks for your review of Fulcrum! We're glad our app helps your managers maintain high quality of work, and has allowed you to gather and transfer from the field team to your engineering team quickly. We would love to hear more specifics about the difficulties you ran into while designing your app. We do aim to make Fulcrum as easy to use as possible, however, there are features that can be complex due to their flexibility and powerfulness. With features like these we do try to provide as much support as possible though. So feel free to reach out to our support team at support@fulcrumapp.com and see if they can give you a hand.

MK

Mark K.  
Commercial Service Manager  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "No more lost field sheets"

May 22, 2020

5.0

A misplaced data collection sheet can be a huge cost in redoing the work - some of our project work is a full day's drive from head office - and Fulcrum eliminates that risk. It also means data is entered once whereas, previously, we would record the data on a field sheet, then it would have to be manually entered into a spreadsheet back in the office, before we could begin to process it.

Pros

Fulcrum's capability for working off line is critical for our work in remote areas. The ease of adding and tweaking fields in the designer view makes the development stage of an app very cost-effective. The overall ease of use and robustness of the platform are a big plus for our organisation.

Cons

It would be great to have a dedicated GPS track option and be able to record a GPS track without using the audio recording option.

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CH

Chris H.  
Consulting arborist  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great data collection form building software"

March 26, 2019

5.0

The software is well thought-out and easy to operate. This allows quick and efficient tree surveys and assessments.

Pros

I value the flexibility to collect the data needed for each project, which varies greatly. I can easily and quickly build just what I need and eliminate what I do not. This saves time, streamlines my workflow, and allows me to focus on creating value for clients.

Cons

Forms cannot be created, edited, or modified in the field. This requires me to ensure I have each app exactly as needed before leaving the office.

Review Source

Response from Spatial Networks

March 28, 2019

Thanks for the excellent review, Chris! We're glad you are taking advantage of the flexibility Fulcrum has to offer, and it can support your needs as they change from project to project. Streamlining workflows is what we do best, so you can spend your time servicing your clients! Thanks for sharing your feedback on creating/editing/modifying an app in the field. The level of usability would have to be reduced from the robust nature of our web application if we were to offer that functionality on the mobile app. If you are in a connected environment, the web app can be logged into from a laptop and used from there. With that said, we will be sure to pass this feedback along to the product team as a feature request for you.

JN

John N.  
Field Data Specialist  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fulcrum App Field use"

May 18, 2021

5.0

Pros

Fulcrum is easy to customize for a variety of field applications. Currently I use it to locate and identify utility poles which need to be surveyed for my company. We work in two person teams and can synchronize each record as we go to verify which poles have been completed by the other team member. We also take reference photos which are associated with each record. It is easy to modify, add or delete records as we go which allows us to create documentation showing the current field conditions. Fulcrum has a feature set which makes creating the appropriate data collection and reporting formats easy to control.

Cons

A better compass / directional indicator on the screen would be useful.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead Asset Manager  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fulcrum for property inspections, condition auditing and asset management"

June 30, 2019

5.0

Pros

Fairly low cost, low commitment. Highly customisable, agile and flexible. Very intuitive and easy to use.

Cons

Some more advanced features can cost more. Use of more advanced features does require more technical IT knowledge. Some limitations to the UX layout of the app

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PA

Patrick A.  
Customer Success Manager  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Shortcut to Efficiency & Organization"

September 12, 2019

5.0

The fact that the software provides you the ability to collect data for a variety of needs and store/access all of that data in one place has brought a wealth of efficiency to our organization as well as those we support.

Pros

What I liked most about Fulcrum was that is has an easy to use configuration process for setting up apps and the Fulcrum Team is always working on ways to improve these processes and implement new ones. I specifically enjoy their latest update to the User Management page, it makes setting up and editing users very easy. Also, the Learning Portal and Support Team make your program learning experience a fulfilling experience.

Cons

I honestly can't think of anything I dislike about the software.

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

Based on the out of the box options and anticipated ease of use, it seemed like our best option.

Review Source

JF

Jim F.  
President  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Field Data Capture Made Easy"

September 3, 2020

5.0

Fulcrum saves me untold hours per month by allowing me to enter all my data in the field and easily generate reports that can be sent directly to clients. The program greatly increases my efficiency and the quality of the data collected.

Pros

Ease of data entry, visualization of the data that is collected, ability to generate reports on the fly.

Cons

Ability to change to field type after creation would be great.

Switched from

[Claris FileMaker](https://www.capterra.com/p/162784/FileMaker/)

Fulcrum's ability to enter data in the field is unmatched.

Review Source

LK

Laurier K.  
Environmental Manager  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great product"

May 21, 2020

5.0

It has been a great tool for our specific data tracking needs and our clients have been impressed with the functionality of this database. Being a mobile app based product it allows easy access to data files and in a regulated industry (pipeline construction) we are able to verify records immediately as requests are made.

Pros

This is a great tool for managing some of our data tracking requirements and the accessibility enhances the database even more. The data base is relatively easy to use once it is set up, however set-up can be a bit of a challenge.

Cons

As mentioned above, set-up of the templates was a bit of a challenge, but that is self imposed and not the fault of Fulcrum.

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

N/A

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RJ J.  
Director  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy and fast data collection anywhere"

May 3, 2017

5.0

Saved a lot of time in the field, and saved a lot of manpower and money not having to deal with paperwork or revisiting old sites because I couldnt read what I wrote

Pros

Fulcrum is easy to use, has several useful ways to integrate, and contains a powerful API for connecting to other back-end systems

Cons

(currently, use it on Android and on a windows desktop), and hopefully, they'll release a windows phone version.

Review Source

AM

Alan M.  
Senior Spatial Analyst  
Public Safety  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "FIre Department's Friend"

June 9, 2020

4.0

We use FULCRM for Damage Assessment and Search & Rescue operations and find its ease of set up and deployment really useful. Again the lack of Polygon / Linear features is an issue I'd hope will be addressed soon. Our Scientific Officers also use it to locate their air quality monitors, but again can't use it for smoke plumes / Water contaminate modelling due to lack of Polygon features.

Pros

It's ease of use and set up makes FULCRUM easy and quick to deploy in emergency situations

Cons

We'd like to be able to import / draw polygon & line features. This would be particularly useful in rural search and rescue operations. During the Bushfire season at the start of this year, we had 4 major fire complexes burning covering approximately 18,636,079 hectares (46,050,750 acres). We needed to add areas and sub areas to allocate crews which we can't do in FULCRUM. WE employed a workaround using tile files but it was rather cumbersome and obviously the tiles could not be edited or interacted with. We would be unable to tackle another catastrophic fire season like the last one, using FULCRUM, without Polygon / Linear features being added.

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

Cost and ease of set up and deployment

Review Source

LC

Leigh C.  
Quality Representative  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fulcrum has the flexibility to adapt to changes in data collection requirements."

December 8, 2020

4.0

Great to see the data collection in daily use.

Pros

Fulcrum is such a great platform for field data collection. The ease of creating a data collection form (with no code) learning from the tutorials and examples of more advanced integrations to really push the bounds of collecting quality field data collection have been a huge boost.

Cons

The tiered level of advanced features for an app. These features should be made available to all users or an organisation.

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

Fulcrum’s ease of creating a data capture form, Fulcrum’s ease of modifying the form to suit a particular projects requirements.

Review Source

GW

Greg W.  
Projects  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "FulcrumApp - Game changer"

June 3, 2020

5.0

Exceptional for data collection in the field and ability to extrapolate date for various client reporting requirements

Pros

Ease of configuration and ability to distribute to all users.

Cons

Find it difficult to keep consistent API and webhook over time with Zappier. Sometimes need to delete and renew connections.

Alternatives considered

[SafetyCulture](https://www.capterra.com/p/141080/iAuditor/)

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

In the end it was ease of form configuration. That was three years ago and now it’s even better

Review Source

RA

RAGHU A.  
IT Applications Manager  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fulcrum is excellent tool for Field Users"

November 7, 2019

5.0

Solved issues related to Field Operations.

Pros

Offline capabilities, Easy to design forms

Cons

Reporting platform is not mature yet. Need Analytics

Alternatives considered

[Quickbase](https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/)

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

Easy to use and forms design is simple

Switched from

[Quickbase](https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/)

Offline capability

Review Source

CB

Carlos B.  
Ecologist  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Verstile and Reliable Tool"

August 31, 2020

5.0

Pros

The possibility to customize the apps to inlcude diferent wys to capture data, and the posibility to link multiple apps between each other to work as a database the propoplate records and ease coordination works.

Cons

Nothing remarkable. Things can always be better I guess but you also need to consider the limits of technology that are always expanding ,allowing thing to slowly improve. The rate of enhancemnets and improvements I have seen in the last year are Ok and I feel content with that. Perhaps cost might be a deterrant if there are any cheaper/free alternatives avaailable depending on the needs for each project. Small areas where I had problems: trying to load GIS layers was a bit dificultu due to the requirements of the platform to use diferent formats depening on the GIS layer being required online or offline as well. It was very clear and explained in the instructions but it required me to rework my data that was already in Shp or Kml. Also, the GIS funcitons were a bit limited but again, i undertand this is not the original prupose of the tool.

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JT

Jomo T.  
Distribution Manager  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Functionality "

May 20, 2020

5.0

Used this application for years over several large projects and day to day data capture requirements. I'm very pleased with the software from both the mobile and web interface.

Pros

The ability to create forms that meet almost all data capture requirements and combined with Geo-tagging. Additionally the offline mode that captures the information without mobile data where it can later sync to the server has placed this solution above all others.

Cons

Work could be done on the export functionality to exclude certain columns. The data can often be overwhelming for standard users.

Review Source

LM

Lee M.  
Assistant Road Supervisor  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Data Collection Software That Fills Our Needs"

July 4, 2019

5.0

Fulcrum has been great in aiding in collecting data and it has been very useful in our daily operations.

Pros

The program is very customizable to suit our data collection needs. I currently use Fulcrum apps for Work Orders, Daily Reports, Traffic Sign Inventory, Drone Flight Logs, and more. I can use Fulcrum on my desktop computer and collect data out in the field with my phone or IPad. I also like being able to link two apps together. For instance , I log my work orders with my daily reports.

Cons

I wish the PDF Reports would be a little more customizable. Sometimes when I add photos to a report , there is a lot of empty space on a page causing the use of more paper and looking a little less professional.

Review Source

JS

Jennifer S.  
GIS Integrity Specialist  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ease of Use"

May 4, 2021

4.0

We use this software to track materials in the field and during construction. It has changed and increased the speed on projects significantly.

Pros

This Software works well on both Mobile and PC platforms. Very little issues with ease of use . The ability to maintain the databases and reporting functionality are also very impressive.

Cons

Mobil apps are very limited so there is a strong need for admin in office to be able to do certain functions. I wish there was a better way when multiple people are in the system to see changes as they are happening.

Review Source

AK

Asghar K.  
ARC GIS Esri Developer  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Flexible Soloution for surveys. "

June 2, 2020

4.0

Only fulcrum fill our all requirements. Fast and reliable, can control from anywhere. Good customer support.

Pros

Great product from beginner till now i am expert. A good API & data events make this product very effective , this product is a complete package. This products is also interesting for developers . In Short this is a complete soloution for any kind of business.

Cons

If there are any option for using fulcrum database locally without syncing, then this product will hit edges. Fulcrum must start professional certification programs for individuals like other products. Making API query writable also is a plus point. Custom pdf design must be client base or atleast make API for custom PDF.

Review Source

Ben S.  
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Go-to tool for spatial surveys and analysis"

August 31, 2020

5.0

Students feel empowered when they generate data. It's amazing to watch them go from consumer of spatial data to creators.

Pros

Fulcrum has enabled my students to successfully document spatial data regarding multiple environmental topics across the world in a reliable and efficient manner. Features like WordPress embeds, photo direction marking, export to KML, GIS, etc. making this the best platform available for spatial data.

Cons

I still haven't figured out how to differentiate projects from apps.

Review Source

DP

David P.  
Director  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Environmental compliance"

May 30, 2020

5.0

Easy field data collection Simple processing one you have mastered the technical side which is standard stuff

Pros

Setting up a basic recording form is so easy. If you want to move up a level the help, not and customer service are fantastic. Obtaining help is so simple and quick and developing it from a simple firm to a database is step by step

Cons

We find it easier to change our processed to fit fulcrum but, having said that, it wasn't difficult and they use standard outputs that are so easy to adapt to

Reason for choosing Fulcrum

Simplicity and ease of use

Review Source

GD

Gary D.  
Mgr  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good tech support"

August 22, 2019

5.0

As mentioned previously I was impressed with there quick responses to my enquiries. I used another product before which was based out of country taking days not just hours. Secondly the software has been in use for so long by so many there wasn’t much I had to contribute as upgrades.

Pros

The setup up was easy but most impressive was the help I received from tech support. Quick to respond and precise. After dissecting a few of their sample templates it became like a first language.

Cons

I found the reporting was a little rigid but was able to deal with the work arounds. I understand they have a pay service to customize reporting, but I tend to be a do it yourselfer and determined.

Review Source

dO

david O.  
Manager  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "very user friendly and intuitie"

May 10, 2021

5.0

very happy to use this product

Pros

I like that in the computer version I can easily download data that I can not do in ESRI Collectorxplored to create reports and track progress in my other trackers I use.

Cons

Work locations for us are points and not polygons. we have to switch from collector to Fulcrum and back to see the work represented as a polygon

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Superior Field Data Collection"

March 26, 2019

5.0

Personally, I have appreciated the flexibility that Fulcrum provides. Their apps, APIs, and open source tools give you full control over your data. I highly recommend this as a data collection platform.

Pros

Fulcrum provides an impressive array of features and possibilities with their mobile data collection platform. The ability to manage apps and data using open standards and developer friendly APIs means that you can incorporate a superior data collection experience into your workflow, regardless of your existing technology footprint.

Cons

There are some advanced features of this platform that may be difficult for a beginner. However, it is very straight-forward for a beginner to get up and running with a simple data collection app.

Review Source

Response from Spatial Networks

March 28, 2019

Thanks for the review! We're glad you are enjoying the flexibility Fulcrum has to offer and that you're getting the most out of your API integration.

AL

Angie L.  
Conservation Director  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great GIS production for Conservation Professionals"

August 7, 2020

5.0

Pros

At our land trust, we use Fulcrum to collect data about the lands we own and manage. We collect data on the condition of property boundaries, recreational trails, species of interest, and environmental research. Fulcrum works seamlessly with our GIS software- QGIS and ArcGIS. We are able to use Fulcrum to live link data into QGIS using a GeoJSON link. We are also able to communicate data across our staff and share the product across our staff devices.

Cons

I wish the software had better capabilities for displaying and collecting line and polygon data, but I have found a work around using Tiles.

Review Source

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