Mergin Maps: an open source platform for field data collection
2026-11-04 , Compagno

Open-source. Field-tested. Built on QGIS. See how Mergin Maps simplifies geospatial workflows, from survey design to mobile data capture to instant team sync, and discover why it's becoming a go-to tool for field teams everywhere.


Mergin Maps simplifies field data collection, offering an open-source platform built on the power and familiarity of QGIS. Capture, share and publish your geospatial data seamlessly with intuitive mobile apps and robust web tools.
Mergin Maps (MM) has the following components:

  • Desktop: QGIS to set up and design your field survey
  • QGIS MM plugin: to upload/download your data to/from your cloud service (Mergin Maps server)
  • Mergin Maps mobile: an app based on QGIS with a synchronization tool allowing you to open your QGIS project and edit/capture data in the field
  • Mergin Maps server: a service allowing you to store and synchronize data between QGIS and a mobile app, easily share maps, and more

There are other tools and APIs available to handle the data transfer programmatically. For the full list, see: https://github.com/MerginMaps


Topics: Select 1–3 areas of interest that best describe your proposal.: Open Geospatial Tools, Research & Education, State-of-Software, Web Mapping & Geospatial Visualization

Vitor Vieira is a GIS Developer & Consultant at Lutra Consulting, where he bridges technology and business. His work spans software development and helping organizations streamline their GIS workflows to get more value from spatial data.

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