ArcGIS Field Maps Reviews & Product Details

ArcGIS Field Maps is a comprehensive mobile application designed to enhance field operations by integrating data-driven maps and mobile forms. It enables field workers to efficiently collect and edit data, locate assets and information, and share their real-time locations. Built on the ArcGIS platform, it ensures seamless data sharing between field and office personnel, promoting consistency and accuracy across the organization. Key Features and Functionality: - Streamlined Field Workflows: Consolidates various field tasks into a single app, replacing paper-based processes and disparate tools. Users can configure the app to match specific workflows, providing preconfigured maps and forms on mobile devices for accurate and efficient task completion. - Empowered Mobile Workforce: Offers secure, 24/7 access to organizational ArcGIS maps, ensuring field workers have the most current information. The app allows for easy asset location, data annotation, and sharing of findings, even in offline environments. - Real-Time Data Access: Enhances data accuracy by eliminating errors from manual transcription and transfer. New or updated data is automatically integrated into the ArcGIS system, making it accessible organization-wide. - Transparency in Field Activities: Provides real-time location awareness of field personnel, enabling quick adaptation to changing circumstances. Location tracking analysis verifies work details and identifies movement patterns to optimize efficiency. - Quick and Easy Deployment: Available for download from major app stores, the app supports multiple capabilities in one download. Its intuitive design allows field workers to become productive with minimal training. Primary Value and User Solutions: ArcGIS Field Maps addresses the challenges of managing field operations by providing a unified platform that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. By integrating various field tasks into a single application, it reduces the complexity and errors associated with traditional methods. The app ensures that field workers have up-to-date information and tools, leading to improved decision-making and operational transparency. Its seamless integration with the ArcGIS platform allows organizations to maintain consistent data across all departments, bridging the gap between field and office operations.

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Esri

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Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

4 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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Average based on 52 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

4 months

Perceived Cost

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Ravi K.

Beat Trainer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/29/2024

"Features and uses"

5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Easy to use during the field visit, mapping planning and capturing field data is easy, it's also sync with ArcGIS Online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Subscription cost is high and not easy for new users, some issues facing during large data transmission and also requires a good internet connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PARVEJ A.

Software Trainee

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/2/2023

"Real time data collection"

4/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Real-time Data Collection: Field Maps enables users to collect point data in the field using mobile devices, ensuring that information is up-to-date and accurate.

Offline Data Collection: Users can collect point data in areas with no internet connectivity, and the data is synchronized when a connection is restored.

Custom Forms: Field Maps allows you to create custom forms for data collection, ensuring that you capture relevant information for each point.

GPS Integration: The app integrates with GPS technology, providing accurate location information for each point collected in the field.

Efficient Navigation: Field Maps provides tools for efficient navigation to points of interest, optimizing fieldwork workflows.

Data Visualization: The collected point data can be visualized on maps, allowing users to analyze and interpret spatial patterns easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

One disadvantage of ArcGIS Field Maps is that it requires a consistent and reliable internet connection for optimal functionality. If you are working in remote areas or locations with poor connectivity, it may affect the real-time data synchronization and mapping capabilities of the application.

1-Not to use deep customisation.

2- Real time data sync in offline mode Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manuel L.

GIS Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/2/2023

"Excellent data collection tool"

5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

It integrates our databases with offline data collection abilities for cohesive and streamline data management and post production. For our archaeological company, it allows us to convert older maps into basemaps to relocate historic sites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Can be buggy at times. Does require ArcGIS online subscription to operate but that is standard practice for most ESRI products. It is constantly improving, especially since the days of Collector. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Field Maps solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use Field Maps to assist our field crew of archaeologist while in remote areas. It allows us to provide offline aerial basemaps for navigation. We can also provide georeferenced archaeological maps in the form of map packages to use as basemaps. This allows our field crew to easily navigate to sites and collect accurate data. We pair our Field Maps with Eos Arrow GNSS receivers and this works great. If updates need to be provided to the field crew, that is also easily done allowing admin and field crew almost real-time updates on project progress. GIS data can also be preloaded into Field Maps via ArcGIS online. Data dictionaries can also be created in ArcGIS Pro, loaded as web feature layers in AGOL and Field Maps, making data collection easy and accurate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/21/2023

"ArcGIS Field Maps: A Powerful Ally in Fieldwork Efficiency"

3.5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

ArcGIS Field Maps has been a game-changer for my fieldwork. I love how it smoothly syncs with the ArcGIS platform, making data collection and mapping a breeze. The offline mode has saved me in remote areas, ensuring I can work seamlessly. What stands out for me are the customizable forms and real-time collaboration features, adding a personalized touch to my field experience. It's become my go-to for efficient, data-driven decision-making in the field. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

While ArcGIS Field Maps is impressive, I've encountered occasional glitches in the app's interface, causing minor disruptions during fieldwork. The learning curve for advanced features can be steep, requiring extra time to master. Additionally, the app's dependency on a stable internet connection for certain functions can be limiting in areas with poor connectivity. Despite these drawbacks, the overall benefits outweigh the challenges, making it an essential tool for my field mapping needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Field Maps solving and how is that benefiting you?

ArcGIS Field Maps effectively addresses the challenges of traditional field data collection by providing a streamlined solution. It solves the problem of cumbersome paperwork and manual data entry, allowing for efficient digital data collection directly in the field. This not only minimizes errors but also accelerates the overall data-gathering process. The app's real-time collaboration and integration with the ArcGIS platform ensure that the collected data is instantly available for analysis, leading to quicker decision-making. Overall, ArcGIS Field Maps has significantly improved the accuracy, speed, and accessibility of my fieldwork, enhancing productivity and informed decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

amjad y.

GIS Analyst

7/28/2022

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"wish survey 123 options included in Field maps"

4/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

auto create smart forms and ease of data collection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

having to create too many fields for a layer in order to use smart forms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Environmental Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/7/2021

"Dependable and easy to learn"

3.5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Collector is easy for anyone to pick up for collecting field data. Seamless integration with other ArcGIS software. Easy to share surveys with coworkers and to set up new surveys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Can be costly for a small team with low funding. If on Android, there are two apps which both work fine, but it can be confusing deciding on one to stick with. Difficult to make edits on smartphone (easy to click on the wrong place by mistake). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Field Maps solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have been able to conduct my field research seamlessly using the Collector app and to export the data for further processing in other software as needed. It is possible to do this work simply from a phone or tablet instead of having to hand write (difficult in wet conditions) or use specialized equipment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard M.

GIS CAD/Technicain

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/30/2020

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Great for collecting GIS data out in the field"

4/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Easy to train non-GIS competent members of staff up on its use. I find it very easy to set up templates for surveys through ArcGIS Online which can be reused

The collector app does a job that open source can't fill. We tried looking for free alternatives but the reliability of the collector app/ the arc package was a massive plus. If features are created in ArcGIS Online and distributed to the app, the process can be seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

There are currently two apps on Android for the collector app. The one which I would advise our consultants to use is the beta app, this really shouldn't be the case anymore.

Collector app is fantastic but you are trapped within ESRI's bubble

Can become costly for a small business when factoring in field worker licenses for use of the app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ArcGIS Field Maps:

Use the beta app on Android, we don't use apple products within this company so unfortunately can't comment.

If you are continually doing the same style of surveys then make sure your templates on AGOL are set up correctly. This will make your life vastly easier.

Train users of the app in the office before sending them out on site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Field Maps solving and how is that benefiting you?

Collecting visual tree assessment data, British standard 5837 surveys, ecological surveys which can then be hosted on ArcGIS online to be displayed to clients seamlessly. Currently also experimenting using SWEET for phase 1 ecology surveys, whilst strictly not Collector the principles are the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Darren C.

fiber splicer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/19/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"This software was a Game changer!"

5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Prior to using it there was a huge void in my work field of fiber optics. Using Arcgis drastically made my days easier and more efficient by enabling me to review the entire network by piece instead of only having ability to study little portions of a network with paper prints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

There were actually none. I was fully satisfied. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Veronica N.

GIS Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/11/2019

"Collector for ArcGIS for small spaces"

5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Labels, being able to rotate the map, now being able to accidentally move a point by brushing the screen anymore, I love the photo on the start screen! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

iPads are hard to see in the bright light in Phoenix, We add non-glare screen protectors, but that also makes the screen dimmer and less sharp. To compound the situation the Collector app gets grayed out when you start editing so it's almost impossible to see where to manually place/move the feature you are editing with respect to the surrounding features on the map, I believe the target area around the cross-hairs is meant to be clear to see so I think you just need to make sure the symbols within the target area do not get grayed out. I do think it's a great idea to gray the map out on the rest of the screen because that will help draw your eye to the focal area that you are editing.

I have attribute-dependent symbology that is meant to change color/shape when you update the feature to say "done" for example. The symbols (assigned in AGOL) don't update automatically. I have to back out of the map, open a different map, then open my map again to force the symbols to redraw. On the other hand the symbols that come through from an MXD that I have published to a map service refresh automatically. So there must be a bug with the redraw of AGOL symbols.

It is very difficult to manually draw and edit polygon vertices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Field Maps solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were able to reduce an 18-month one-time botanical research project to a 2-week annual event because of Collector. The data we collect is also now a snapshot in time. That makes our data much more valuable for research and makes it possible to do a long-term research study.

90 to 95% of the mapping work done at our botanical garden gets done on the Collector app. That means our institution is able to do 10-20 times more mapping work than we would have done if we just had the desktop software. Our campus is 140 acres so mapping capabilities are very important to our organization.

This summer we will be putting the finishing touches on our full plant map for our botanical garden. This map is already being used for research and education and we expect its usefulness to skyrocket this year when we start sharing it more extensively with our staff, our 800 volunteers, and our guests. Without Collector we would not have been able to create a full, detailed plant map and it would have been much more costly and technically difficult to maintain it as the garden changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/6/2019

"Data Management on the Go"

5/5

What do you like best about ArcGIS Field Maps?

Collector's ability to work on and offline allow our teams to utilize the webmaps we create and perform inspections wherever without worry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Field Maps?

The ability to have filtered attributes or multiple selects for attributes would be nice. Having to use multiple apps to get the correct information for some circumstances is cumbersome and inefficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.