# GoCanvas, PULSE vs Device Magic Comparison | | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 77 | 11 | 41 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $0 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### GoCanvas Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - User-Friendly (2 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Interface (2 reviews) - Clarity Issues (1 reviews) ### PULSE **Not enough data** ### Device Magic **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (29 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (66 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (32 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GoCanvas #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### PULSE #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Device Magic #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: $0 Key Features: - Unlimited Forms - Unlimited Submissions and Storage - Native iOS and Android Apps with Offline Access [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/device-magic/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Whistleblowing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Telephone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internal promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Case Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Jobsite Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Field Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Field Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Safety Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Asset Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Timesheets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visual Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Construction Risk Assessment Software | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Workplace Safety Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Workplace Incident Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Photo Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Safety Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Operational Safety Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **IoT Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistical Safety Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile Technology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Prequalification Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Regulation Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Management Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Construction Project Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Task Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Construction Accounting Tool Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Construction Estimating Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Construction Workforce Management Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Information Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication and Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Site Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Field Service Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Timesheets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Photo and Video Uploads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workforce Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Construction Data Analytics | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Source Agnostic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-Construction Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Post-Construction Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Site Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Risk and Safety Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Tracking & Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mobile Forms Automation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Development Tools | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Drag-and-drop Form Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Field Tools | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **OCR** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GPS & Time Stamps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Barcode and Signature Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Image and Video Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embedded Work Instructions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Back Office Tools | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Report Formatting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roles and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Inspection Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | 8.6/10 | 5 | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Checklists** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Approvals** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Procedures** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Execution | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Sampling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reports** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ad-hoc Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Nonconformace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Field Service Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GoCanvas** | N/A | N/A | | **PULSE** | N/A | N/A | | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Before the Job | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispatch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### On the Job | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Client Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Field Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### After the Job | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Field Service Management | Feature | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Inspection Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/inspection-management) **Unique to GoCanvas (5):** [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management), [Construction Risk Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-risk-assessment-software), [Jobsite Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/jobsite-management), [Construction Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-data-analytics), [Field Service Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management) **Unique to PULSE (1):** [Whistleblowing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/whistleblowing) **Unique to Device Magic (2):** [Mobile Forms Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-forms-automation), [Fire Department Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fire-department) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GoCanvas | PULSE | Device Magic | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 38.7% | 45.5% | 48.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 45.3% | 36.4% | 41.0% | | **Enterprise** | 16.0% | 18.2% | 10.3% | ### By Industry #### GoCanvas - **Construction:** 29.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.0% - **Retail:** 6.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 5.3% - **Chemicals:** 4.0% - **Facilities Services:** 4.0% - **Government Administration:** 2.7% - **Real Estate:** 2.7% - **Public Safety:** 2.7% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.7% - **Other:** 32.0% #### PULSE - **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2% - **Human Resources:** 18.2% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 9.1% - **Management Consulting:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 9.1% - **Accounting:** 9.1% #### Device Magic - **Telecommunications:** 10.3% - **Construction:** 10.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.7% - **Civil Engineering:** 5.1% - **Renewables & Environment:** 5.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.1% - **Machinery:** 5.1% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 5.1% - **Education Management:** 5.1% - **Accounting:** 2.6% - **Other:** 38.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GoCanvas - [TrueContext](https://www.g2.com/products/truecontext/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews) - [GoFormz](https://www.g2.com/products/goformz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Jotform](https://www.g2.com/products/jotform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5161 reviews) - [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4166 reviews) - [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (398 reviews) - [Fieldwire by Hilti](https://www.g2.com/products/fieldwire-by-hilti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (531 reviews) - [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction 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Fire)](https://www.g2.com/products/appenate-formerly-forms-on-fire/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (265 reviews) - [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (248 reviews) - [SafetyCulture](https://www.g2.com/products/safetyculturehq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews) - [PeopleForce](https://www.g2.com/products/peopleforce/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (235 reviews) - [GoFormz](https://www.g2.com/products/goformz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (230 reviews) ### Alternatives to Device Magic - [TrueContext](https://www.g2.com/products/truecontext/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (413 reviews) - [GoFormz](https://www.g2.com/products/goformz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (248 reviews) - [Process Street](https://www.g2.com/products/process-street/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (463 reviews) - [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (398 reviews) - [ProcessMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/processmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (305 reviews) - [Appenate (formerly Forms On Fire)](https://www.g2.com/products/appenate-formerly-forms-on-fire/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (265 reviews) - [SafetyCulture](https://www.g2.com/products/safetyculturehq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews) - [EASE](https://www.g2.com/products/ease-inc-ease/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews) - [FastField Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/fastfield-forms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (116 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GoCanvas No discussions available for this product. ### PULSE No discussions available for this product. ### Device Magic - Title: [Are there different types of plans based on business need?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-3117b1e6-fca4-47b0-8b4b-0c7d68cc3558) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, Device Magic offers three Business plans: Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise. The Enterprise plan includes all available Device Magic features, which..." - Title: [Can I track and analyze form completions, users, and other data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tracking-analytics-and-reporting) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can see a summary of submission history within the Device Magic dashboard. Enterprise accounts can also dig further into form reports and data with..." - Title: [Does Device Magic integrate with other business apps?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integrations-b0786301-565a-4599-942c-4d7cba3d66f5) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes! Device Magic integrates with many other business software apps and systems, including Salesforce, Zapier, Sharefile, and Dropbox. More information can..." - Title: [How do I create mobile forms and get started with Device Magic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/getting-started-50974ec5-04d6-4ccc-bf20-e0e1a376e481) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You can create an account by starting a free trial on our website, or by downloading the app on an Apple, Android, or Amazon device. Once you have your..." - Title: [Does the mobile device need to be connected to internet or cell service to complete forms?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/offline-access-7004390f-10ad-4a0d-85f2-950d31772b64) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. Device Magic mobile forms are fully functional with or without internet access. So no matter where you are, forms can be completed in the app, and will..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/canvas-solutions-gocanvas-vs-workinconfidence-pulse-vs-device-magic)