GIS Cloud

GIS Cloud is a mapping and field-data platform with web and mobile apps for collecting information and sharing maps privately, with collaborators, or publicly. Map Editor works with vector and raster formats, layered maps, and basemaps, and lets users draw points, lines, and polygons. Its listed data sources include WMS, WFS, WMTS, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Excel, CSV, Bing, OpenStreetMap, and Mapbox. Mobile Data Collection uses custom forms to capture those geometry types online or offline on Android and iOS; offline records are stored on the device and sync when it reconnects. QGIS and ArcMap publisher plugins, along with REST and JavaScript APIs, provide connection options. AI Form Fill can propose form values based on photos or voice, with the option to review, edit, or undo suggestions before saving. GIS Cloud has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/mo, and a 14-day trial is listed. The Geocoder is in beta and limited to beta customers. Cloud data is hosted in the US by default, with EU and Australia regions and on-premises deployment available.

GIS Cloud combines map creation, field collection, sharing, and integrations in one platform. Check the listed storage limits and plan costs against your team's needs, and note that the Geocoder remains restricted to beta customers.

GIS Cloud may suit teams collecting field data or managing shared maps, including utilities, telecommunications, roadworks, natural resources, and public-city-map projects. Its Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted options offer different ways to work with the platform.

Overview

GIS Cloud is a mapping and field-data platform for teams that need to create maps, collect location-based information, and share it with coworkers or the public. It is best suited to operational teams running surveys or managing assets across field and office workflows. Its combination of map editing and offline collection is compelling, but per-organization storage caps make plan choice consequential.

Key features

Map creation and data connections

Map Editor supports vector and raster formats, multiple layers and basemaps, and drawing points, lines, and polygons. Connections include WMS, WFS, WMTS, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Excel, CSV, Bing, OpenStreetMap, and Mapbox. That range can help teams bring varied spatial and business data into one workflow; the 200,000-feature vector and 1 GB other-storage limits on the Map Editor plan may constrain larger datasets.

Field collection and offline sync

Mobile Data Collection lets teams create custom forms and collect points, lines, and polygons on Android and iOS, online or offline. Offline records remain on the device and sync automatically when connectivity returns, a useful safeguard for field crews working beyond reliable coverage. The plan allows unlimited projects and forms, but limits each organization to 10,000 vector features and 1 GB of media storage.

Sharing, tracking, and integrations

Maps can be private, shared with collaborators, or public. Map Viewer offers private access to shared maps and data, while Map Portal adds custom branding, a domain, a no-code app builder, and 50,000 included public map views. Track focuses on per-asset location, reports, historical playback, geofences, and alerts. QGIS and ArcMap publisher plugins, along with REST and JavaScript APIs, provide routes to connect GIS Cloud with existing workflows or build GIS-enabled web applications.

AI, security, and deployment

AI Form Fill can suggest form values from photos or voice, and users can review, edit, or revert suggestions before saving. GIS Cloud says it has been ISO 27001 certified since November 2025, encrypts data in transit, and uses role-based permissions. Data is hosted on AWS in the US by default, with EU and Australia regions and on-premises deployment also offered. The company says customer data is not used to train AI models and that Anthropic is contractually prohibited from doing so. The Geocoder remains in beta and is available only to beta customers.

Pricing

GIS Cloud uses a freemium model, with a free plan, paid plans from $5/mo, and a 14-day trial. The prices below are presented with their stated billing terms; check the term carefully when comparing monthly-looking prices.

• Publisher plugins: custom pricing; includes Publisher for QGIS, Publisher for ArcMap, and preserved symbology. A focused choice for teams that need publishing plugins rather than a full editing or field-collection plan.
• Track: $5 a month; includes per-asset tracking, real-time location and reports, historical playback, geofences, and alerts. Its asset focus suits teams monitoring moving or distributed resources.
• Map Viewer: $12 a month, billed annually; includes private access to shared maps and data, custom branding, mobile and web apps, and plain-language map questions. It fits teams primarily consuming and sharing maps, rather than building them.
• Mobile Data Collection: $25 a month, billed annually; includes unlimited projects and survey forms, 10,000 vector features and 1 GB of media storage per organization, AI Form Fill, and Map Viewer access. It is the stronger fit for survey teams, though the storage caps matter for image-heavy or high-volume work.
• Map Editor: $75 a month, billed annually; includes 200,000 vector features and 1 GB of other storage per organization, WFS and WMS access, Ask AI, and Map Viewer access. It adds substantial editing and connection capabilities, but its quotas still require attention from teams with growing datasets.
• Map Portal: $79 a month, billed annually; includes a custom domain and branding, 50,000 public map views, and a no-code App Builder. It suits organizations publishing branded public maps, with the view allowance as a practical ceiling to consider.
• On-premises & Crowdsourcing: custom pricing, billed on demand; includes firewall or on-premises installation, an ISO 27001 security review, and a complete crowdsourcing solution. This is the option for organizations requiring controlled deployment or crowdsourcing capabilities.

The cheaper plans are narrower by design: Track centers on asset monitoring, while Map Viewer centers on access and sharing.

Platforms

GIS Cloud supports Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted deployment. Mobile Data Collection's stated field apps are for Android and iOS, while the platform also supports cloud deployment and offers on-premises installation as an option.

Who it's for

GIS Cloud is a natural fit for teams collecting field data or managing location-based assets in utilities, water and pipeline operations, telecommunications, roadworks, tree inspection, retail, smart cities, natural resources, and public city mapping. Teams that need custom field forms, offline capture, and shared maps can use its joined-up workflow; a group seeking only a simple standalone map viewer may not need its broader GIS tooling.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Offline collection with automatic sync helps field teams keep working when connectivity drops.
• Pros: A broad set of spatial, database, spreadsheet, and basemap connections supports varied mapping workflows.
• Pros: Private sharing, public map publishing, APIs, and publisher plugins cover collaboration and integration needs.
• Cons: Mobile Data Collection and Map Editor impose per-organization storage limits that can restrict larger or media-heavy projects.
• Cons: Geocoder access is limited to beta customers, so it is not a general-purpose option for teams that need it now.
• Cons: Several plans are billed annually, and the custom-priced deployment options make cost comparison less direct.

Alternatives

For a wider look at GIS Software or tools focused on Mobile Forms Software, compare the categories against your workflow. Choose QGIS if free, open-source GIS software is the priority. QGIS Cloud is another freemium mapping option. Felt may suit personal use when unlimited maps and sharing matter more than uploading your own data files. GPXSee is a free alternative. Mapbox Studio is available free to Mapbox users, though related API and custom tileset usage may be billed separately. SuperMap GIS is a paid alternative with a free trial. StatSilk offers freemium plans, including cloud options priced from $495 a year. Maptitude is a paid alternative with desktop and online plans.

Verdict

GIS Cloud is a strong choice for operational teams that need mapping, field collection, offline sync, and sharing in one workflow. Its range of data connections and deployment options adds flexibility, but storage quotas, annual billing on several plans, and the beta-only Geocoder are meaningful limits. Look elsewhere if you need unrestricted storage, a generally available geocoder, or a simpler free GIS tool.