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# Mergin Maps

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> Mergin Maps is a cloud-based GIS solution that helps businesses collect and analyze geospatial field data through mobile devices.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Mergin Maps?

GIS professionals and experts working in QGIS who want to take QGIS into the field to collect data

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Lutra Consulting

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €15,80
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualization
- Geotargeting
- Image Management
- Location Tracking
- Map Sharing
- Third-Party Integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [GIS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30566/gis/software)

## Related Categories

- [GIS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30566/gis/software)
- [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31461/location-intelligence/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Google Maps](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010739/google-maps) — 4.7/5 (1832 reviews)
2. [ArcGIS](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/93333/arcgis) — 4.6/5 (503 reviews)
3. [Mapbox](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/171362/mapbox) — 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
4. [NextBillion.ai](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1017662/nextbillion-ai) — 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
5. [Nrby](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/197469/nrby) — 4.2/5 (33 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Eryri Arboriculture and Consultancy LTD Review" — 5.0/5

> **Luke** | *02 March 2026* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Accurate GPS, Speedy updates and synchronizations. Ability to work with QGIS.  Online tutorials are brilliant and so helpfull. The ability to share projects to multiple devices, colleagues and contractors.
> 
> **Cons**: I dont have any dislikes with regard the software. Sometimes i may get a clitch but this is usually follwing an update if I am in the field
> 
> I absolutelyclove Mergin Maps and have passsed the software onto many people working in the industry. Very handy to be able to share projects with contractors follwing the surveys. Everyone I share the MERGIN with is now adopting the software themselves and passing it onto others. The more people that uses it my industry the better as the compatilbility pool is increased amongst the client list. Perfect for surveys abroad but yet to do some, potentially some lined up in the south of France this year which will be a great trial.

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### "Principal Engineer" — 5.0/5

> **Joshua** | *05 February 2026* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Strong field data capture capability with direct GIS integration. Offline data collection works reliably in low-connectivity areas. Sync between field and office supports faster validation and planning workflows. QGIS compatibility supports structured spatial analysis and map production. The platform improves location accuracy and reduces paper-based surveys.
> 
> **Cons**: Subscription cost limits long-term scaling in a utility environment. User management and access control need tighter administrative flexibility. Large dataset synchronization takes time under weak networks. Advanced configuration requires higher technical skill for staff without GIS background. No native web map viewer for easy browser-based visualization and sharing.
> 
> The platform supports practical utility fieldwork and planning tasks. It strengthens spatial data quality and improves coordination between survey teams and planners. It serves well as an interim solution where enterprise systems lack mobile GIS capability. With cost optimization and tighter system integration, it fits well into a structured utility workflow.

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### "Solid program for ecological surveys" — 4.0/5

> **Emma** | *10 December 2025* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use, versatility, reliable, few bugs. Nice clean design. The developers are very open to new features.
> 
> **Cons**: Still missing some features I would like (adding audio/video), but I heard these are on the way. Sometimes there are syncing problems but these are easily fixed.

## Links

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