# Device Magic vs Fulcrum Comparison | | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 41 | 248 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $0 | Contact Us | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Device Magic **Not enough data** ### Fulcrum Pros: - Ease of Use (16 reviews) - User-Friendly (13 reviews) Cons: - Editing Issues (3 reviews) - Limited Features (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 8.9 (194 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (197 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (128 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 9.1 (109 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.9 (189 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (106 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (189 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### Fulcrum #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Enterprise Price: Contact Us Description: Transform your organization by automating data collection and inspection management impact at scale. Key Features: - All the features available in Professional, as well as: - Custom apps: Unlimited - Included support: Priority email, in-app, and phone [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | | **Fulcrum** | 8.3/10 | 11 | #### Data Management | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Publishing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | ### Mobile Forms Automation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | | **Fulcrum** | 8.7/10 | 80 | #### Development Tools | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Drag-and-drop Form Builder** | Not enough data | 9.2 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **API Builder** | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (54 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Field Tools | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **OCR** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **GPS & Time Stamps** | Not enough data | 9.1 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Barcode and Signature Capture** | Not enough data | 8.3 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Image and Video Capture** | Not enough data | 9.1 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Offline Capability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Embedded Work Instructions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (64 reviews) | #### Back Office Tools | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Report Formatting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Roles and Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.9 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Analytics Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.2 (62 reviews) | ### Inspection Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Device Magic** | N/A | N/A | | **Fulcrum** | 8.5/10 | 54 | #### Planning | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Checklists** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | | **Approvals** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.4 (41 reviews) | | **Procedures** | Not enough data | 8.4 (44 reviews) | #### Execution | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Sampling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | | **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | | **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 9.4 (51 reviews) | | **Reports** | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | | **Ad-hoc Tasks** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | #### Analytics | Feature | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (48 reviews) | | **KPIs** | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | | **Nonconformace** | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Mobile Forms Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-forms-automation), [Inspection Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/inspection-management) **Unique to Device Magic (1):** [Fire Department Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fire-department) **Unique to Fulcrum (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Device Magic | Fulcrum | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.7% | 52.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 41.0% | 30.4% | | **Enterprise** | 10.3% | 17.5% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Fulcrum - **Environmental Services:** 15.1% - **Utilities:** 11.8% - **Civil Engineering:** 8.8% - **Construction:** 8.4% - **Telecommunications:** 5.5% - **Research:** 4.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.1% - **Mining & Metals:** 2.1% - **Other:** 37.4% --- ## Alternatives ### 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) - [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 (407 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) - [GoCanvas](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-solutions-gocanvas/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (77 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 (223 reviews) - [FastField Forms](https://www.g2.com/products/fastfield-forms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (116 reviews) ### Alternatives to Fulcrum - [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) - [ArcGIS Survey123](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-survey123/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (65 reviews) - [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews) - [Process Street](https://www.g2.com/products/process-street/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (463 reviews) - [ProcessMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/processmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (305 reviews) - [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (407 reviews) - [SafetyCulture](https://www.g2.com/products/safetyculturehq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews) - [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews) - [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### Fulcrum - Title: [Is it worth it to pay for developer mode?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27426-is-it-worth-it-to-pay-for-developer-mode) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Very useful if you want to have your workflow in Fulcrum to interoperate with 3rd-party platforms. For example, you could automatically create or update..." - Title: [Does this integrate with Emergency Reporting?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13436-does-this-integrate-with-emergency-reporting) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Jamie - Yes, we have a robust API that would integrate with your current workflow. More information is in this link..." - Title: [How do I change my subscription plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-upgrade) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "If you’d like to upgrade or downgrade your plan, you can find these settings in your account’s subscription settings page." - Title: [Is the fulcrum free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-the-fulcrum-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "There is a free trial period. Once expired, it is reasonably priced. " - Title: [What is Fulcrum app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fulcrum-app) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Fulcrum is an easy to use mobile app for collecting data in the field with or without mobile reception. The app also allows the user to build an app suited..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/device-magic-vs-fulcrum)