Mergin Maps
Collect, share and publish your geo-data easily
Founded
2019
Starting Price
Free
Category
Field Service Management
Last updated June 13, 2026
About Mergin Maps
Mergin Maps is a cloud-based geospatial data collection platform built on the open-source QGIS ecosystem. It lets field teams capture, edit and synchronise survey data offline from iOS and Android devices, with forms configured directly in QGIS desktop and changes synced back to the whole team. It is widely used in agriculture, utilities, forestry, environmental protection and local government for mobile mapping and GIS field surveys.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Built directly on QGIS, so existing QGIS users can reuse their projects, styling and forms with no new GIS software to learn
- Robust offline data capture with automatic sync makes it reliable in remote field locations
- Open-source Community edition allows free self-hosting with unlimited users and projects
- Unlimited free read-only members and granular permissions make it cost-effective for large teams with few editors
- Supports external Bluetooth GNSS receivers for high-precision survey-grade positioning
Key Features
QGIS Integration
Configure survey forms and project styling in QGIS desktop and use the exact same setup in the mobile app, with collected data viewable back in QGIS.
Offline Field Surveys
Capture points, lines and polygons and fill out survey forms with no internet connection, then sync automatically once the device is back online.
Team Sync & Collaboration
Synchronise project data across the whole team with full edit history, so multiple surveyors can contribute to the same project.
External GNSS Support
Connect external GPS/GNSS receivers via Bluetooth for high-precision, centimetre-level positioning in the field.
Live Position Tracking
Track your live position on the map while surveying to record routes and navigate to features.
Role-Based Permissions
Grant granular access such as read-only roles for external contractors and guest accounts, with unlimited free read-only members.
Wide-Format Data Export
Export captured data to CSV, Excel, ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo, GeoPackage, PostGIS, AutoCAD DXF and KML.
Pricing
Community Edition
Free
- Fully open-source, self-hosted on GitHub
- Unlimited users and projects
- Access to project history
- Community support on Slack
Premium
€15.8
Best For
Agriculture & Farm Monitoring
Growers map parcels and monitor moisture, pests and disease conditions across farmland, syncing observations from the field back to QGIS.
Utility & Fibre Network Mapping
Utility and telecom crews map underground pipelines, optic cables and cabinets and document construction work with geotagged photos.
Forestry & Environmental Surveys
Foresters and ecologists track planting and harvest events, map tree and animal habitats, and run offline biodiversity surveys.
Local Government Asset Tracking
Councils inventory municipal assets such as trees, benches and utilities, then publish the data online as webmaps for citizens.
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