Fulcrum Reviews

Pros
What I like the most about Fulcrum is the ease of use while navigating around the app on mobile devices, no matter the OS of the device (i.e. iOS or Android) the Fulcrum application works great. I love having the ability to only have to use my tablet or my phone while completing field work and filling out field reports and then uploading them to the cloud. It's much better than having to keep track of everything with pen and paper.

Cons
I do not like Fulcrum when it comes to uploading media (i.e. Photos, etc.) to reports. Only limiting the user to select and upload one (1) photo at a time to the reports is beyond mildly frustrating. If I could select multiple photos at once from my mobile device's photo gallery and upload them all at the same time in one swoop, that would be FANTASTIC. But until that happens, I'm just going to have to get over it and deal with my frustrations. Otherwise, great experience using the mobile version of Fulcrum.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
Apps are easy to customize, near-infinite options for data collection, and great back-end data review options, plus tons of integration options with other software platforms.

Cons
I'd love to see collection of line/polygon features integrated. I'd also like to see the option to create custom reports (drag and drop) without consulting with Fulcrum's designers. And finally, I'd love to have the option to assign different icons based on status (not just color as the app currently allows).

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
The app and website are both easy to use. It was easy to set up the data capture templates using the website tools. The templates were then uploaded onto the user's phones by simply refreshing their app. The users require minimal training to use the app. Uploading the users data to a common cloud-based database by simply refreshing their app is probably the best feature of Fulcrum. No data loss and no duplication of data with multiple users. We also like the licensing. We are seasonal users. So during the off-season we just keep one account active in order to save our templates and access our database online.

Cons
No real cons. Probably could be advertised more with some real-world examples on how to utilize the software. We learned about Fulcrum word of mouth. Uploading background images could be easier. We currently create maptiles using TileMill which can be tricky.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
The capability to create bespoke forms and have control over their updates.

Cons
I'd like if there could be more options for mobile users to use alternative tile sets. It accepts only MBtiles for now. For mobile app would be beneficial to have more filtering options. Potentially more tutorials from developers would be beneficial to have.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Designing the program to reflect contract KPIs has been instrumental in streamlining our contractor communication and compliance activities that drive monthly reporting. The fulcrum platform works on all our mobile devices without problem in the year we've worked with the product.

Cons
This spatial software uses 'pin drop' GIS points for recording data. Though there's a layer option to represent areas / polygons above the map, the pixel / resolution of our file was insufficient.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
This product allows me to customize my data collection to needs of each of my clients. Modifications to already built apps, is easy and swift, lessening any down time in the fields. We don't need to be overly technically inclined to build, or operate the programs and apps. The use of this app has allowed us to eliminate paper based mapping.

Cons
Wish I was using it years ago. I have noticed a couple interface differences between Apple and Android systems, however they are very small.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Possible to configure "apps" to suit our specific needs Easy to use Allows for instant sharing of valuable insights from the field between the field and office-based teams Ability to download well-organized data to .csv files Ability to work offline

Cons
There were some inefficiencies when building apps. While there are quite a few complex features that can be added to the apps, they are not easy to implement.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I value the flexibility to collect the data needed for each project, which varies greatly. I can easily and quickly build just what I need and eliminate what I do not. This saves time, streamlines my workflow, and allows me to focus on creating value for clients.

Cons
Forms cannot be created, edited, or modified in the field. This requires me to ensure I have each app exactly as needed before leaving the office.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Fulcrum originally a form creator with spatial functions. But actually you can build anything. I f you really expert even an ERP. Record links fields (like vlookup) are so useful, multiple apps can work together. Calculation fields are very detailed. Really good android and ios apps for reasonable price and they also work offline Apps can be synced to databases for further analyzes. Their Support is over the top.

Cons
Mass delete option is only available with api.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Fulcrum provides an impressive array of features and possibilities with their mobile data collection platform. The ability to manage apps and data using open standards and developer friendly APIs means that you can incorporate a superior data collection experience into your workflow, regardless of your existing technology footprint.

Cons
There are some advanced features of this platform that may be difficult for a beginner. However, it is very straight-forward for a beginner to get up and running with a simple data collection app.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Flexible platform. The software fully supports customers bringing their own opinions to the table to get work done their way.

Cons
Mobile app can be buggy at times (very rarely though).

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
The ease of use. Detail oriented. Great graphics. Quick and responsive to input.

Cons
Initial download was problematic. Service team was responsive and professional.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
For someone who does not have a coding background and was apprehensive about building an app, fulcrum was incredibly user friendly and i was able to produce an app that had all the functionality i required.

Cons
there were data protection issues with it with regards to my companies data strategy.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
It's easy to use and there are plenty of help forms if you get stuck

Cons
sometimes with exporting information can be confusing the first couple of times

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Up and running in no time. Good bouquet of features

Cons
Cannot add custom features easilty and white labeling not offered

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
Fulcrum is easy to use, has several useful ways to integrate, and contains a powerful API for connecting to other back-end systems

Cons
(currently, use it on Android and on a windows desktop), and hopefully, they'll release a windows phone version.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
What I like the most it that I can build almost any forms that I need for my work (I'm a vegetable crop advisor) to collect data from the field. It's user friendly and I've got a very good customer service with the team when needed.

Cons
Almost nothing. Every little bug was quickly fixed by the Fulcrum team.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Easy to use compared to several other sımılar applications.

Cons
It became more costly application compared to similar apps.

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Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
Its very easy to use as far as my work is concern.

Cons
sometimes there are some data or information not syncronized with the field, so I'm not able to see it on my end.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Ease of use, and very easy to adapt to specific needs

Cons
Monthly fees, although it is good value for money

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
PDF reports are the most useful feature for me and enables a quick and precise download of relevant information to compile my report. Ease of creating specific designs and altering layout in the field

Cons
GPS is sometimes glitchy and especially where reception is weak

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I like how you can customize the applications depending on its use.

Cons
Exporting to excel could be cleaner, and navigating using the gps map always defaults to the other side of the country.

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Likelihood to recommend: 5/10

Pros
Does what our company needs it for. Works great, takes a bit getting used to but not too hard to get around.

Cons
It's small item, but scrolling in pages is a bit difficult,

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Ease of use. Accuracy of data management.

Cons
The way the photographs are named. It would be better if there was an option to link the photo name to the record number or name.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I like how Fulcrum provides detailed documentation in field reports by utilizing GPS tracking, easy drop downs for data entry, and quick ways to import photos from the field to a central location. It is a convenient means to collect the data you need when out on a jobsite.

Cons
The mobile app occasionally would be a little buggy, but otherwise there were not many things I disliked about Fulcrum.

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Likelihood to recommend: 7/10