Mobile and field data collection software that powers better decisions
SurveyCTO is trusted by thousands of organizations in over 165 countries to power high-quality mobile and field data collection, reduce wasted resources, and quicken time to impact.
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From our data collection experts36,000+ active users
Trust SurveyCTO to collect high-quality data that powers better decisions15,000+ organizations
Across 165+ countries have used SurveyCTO since 2012Explore some of our most popular use cases
Academic research
Supercharge research efforts with advanced question types, automated quality checks, and seamless integration into R, SPSS, and Stata.Monitoring and evaluation
Amplify program impact through real-time data monitoring and visualization, advanced case management, and the ability to easily track data points over time.Field operations
Take your field operations to the next level with CATI/CAPI features, full offline functionality, and GPS data collection.Market research
Power customer and user insights through our online form builder that supports all kinds of form logic while making it easy to build and distribute complex surveys.Impact evaluations
Pair rigorous impact evaluations with a platform that has rigorous standards for supporting complex survey design, form testing, and reviewing and correcting incoming data.Supply chain optimization
Track inventory, optimize workflows, and conduct QA with a tool that enables mobile app-based data collection and ingests text, visual, and audio inputs.High-quality mobile data collection is just the beginning
Built to work for every situation
- Supports online and offline data collection
- Takes your surveys on-the-go with our mobile data collection app
- Enables easy form creation via our online form designer, XLS, and more options
- Empowers teams from the office to the field to quickly deploy, update, and automate workflows
Heighten security with sophisticated data protection
- Secure sockets layer (SSL) and end-to-end encryption
- Password requirements to access surveys
- Seamless single-sign-on (SSO)
Get up and running, at your own pace
- Professional services and 24/7 access to support
- No- to low-code ways to build forms
- Pre-built and easy-to-customize form templates and workflows from our Hub repository
Configurable for all kinds of data workflows
- Field plugins that give you the ability to fully customize how forms look and operate
- Effortless integrations into platforms like PowerBI, Salesforce, Stata, R, and so much more
- Easy data import/export into the systems you use most
Empowering users to drive real transformation with their data
Reducing time investment from 2-3 weeks down to 10 minutes
Nyaka digitized tracking patient medical records and built an EMR, recognizing huge time savings and centralized data access.
Scaling a feedback management system to 15 countries and increased funding
Oxfam created a successful digital feedback loop between their organization, community representatives, and the local community.
Streamlining survey efficiency with a 50% improvement in responses and costs
IPA reduced survey response time by half, leading to a 50% increase in the number of surveys they were able to conduct and a 50% reduction in respondent-related costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SurveyCTO and what do you do?
SurveyCTO is a flexible and secure mobile data collection software platform that supports the entire lifecycle of data collection. Organizations across a variety of industries and use cases rely on SurveyCTO to collect high-quality data both online (i.e. in areas with internet connectivity) and offline (i.e. in areas without, like for example, out in the field).
SurveyCTO gives you the ability to create everything from simple forms to complex data collection workflows. Data can then be collected via our mobile application, SurveyCTO Collect, or via shareable web links, depending on your unique needs.
Our software platform also provides robust automated data quality controls, data visualization and reporting tools, and enables integrations with the systems you use most.
You can find more details about how our platform works here.
Is SurveyCTO SOC 2 certified and GDPR compliant?
Yes! SurveyCTO is a software platform with enterprise-grade security and compliance. We prioritized the security and privacy of users since inception and are proud to continue that focus today with our:
- SOC 2 certification and GDPR compliance
- End-to-end encryption
- SSO and SSL
- Granular user controls and permissions
How does the SurveyCTO data collection software platform differ from other data collection platforms or survey tools?
SurveyCTO specializes in flexible and secure mobile, field, and offline data collection.
Unlike other data collection platforms or survey tools that require an internet connection in order to send forms out, capture data, or make use of captured data, internet connectivity is not a requirement for those activities with SurveyCTO.
In addition, SurveyCTO has native case management features uniquely suited for data collection activities and is an extensible system that enables the creation of complex organizational workflows that go beyond the realm of pure data collection.
Our emphasis on security also ensures that in today’s environment where data breaches are more and more commonplace, your data will be protected.
What kinds of data can I collect using SurveyCTO?
You can collect any kind of data with SurveyCTO, including:
- Text
- Photographs
- Videos
- Audio
- GPS or location data
- Device sensor data
- Signatures
- And more!
What’s the difference between mobile data collection and field data collection?
While related, mobile data collection refers to the use of mobile devices like smartphones or tablets to capture data.
Field data collection refers to the broader act of capturing data in non-office environments that range from construction sites to remote villages to farmland, which most likely require the use of mobile devices to collect that data simply because non-handheld devices like laptops aren’t well suited for fieldwork.
Additionally, while you can use pen and paper for field data collection, you may encounter issues like an inability to conrol data quality as well as reduce data security—a lot of organizations today turn to digital means to collect data in the field.
Simply put, mobile data collection is a component within field data collection—and SurveyCTO supports both!
Can I use another tool to analyze or visualize my data?
Of course! SurveyCTO is designed to be both extensible and interoperable.
This flexibility means that you have complete control over both the look and feel of your forms and you can easily export data via downloads, integrations, or APIs into the systems you prefer, like Google Sheets, Stata, PowerBI, Salesforce, and more.
Are there services you can provide if my organization needs support?
Absolutely. In addition to our 24/7 highly-rated customer support, we offer a range of professional services suited for any organizational need.
From form, question, and dashboard design, to customized onboarding, to integration support, our expert team has you covered.
