The trusted data collection tool that powers better decisions
No other data collection tool strengthens data quality, safeguards data security, and enables interoperability like SurveyCTO.
Discover how each core component helps you design, collect, monitor, and act on high-quality data.
Built to service the entire data collection lifecycle
From data collection to monitoring data quality to exporting or integrating data, SurveyCTO provides the full spectrum of support for any organization undergoing a data initiative.
Design
Create any data workflow you envision
Build forms and modular workflows with complex branching logic, non-linear navigation, randomized elements, multimedia and GIS capabilities, linkages to previous surveys, form version control, and everything in between.
Use methods you’re used to
Use either our intuitive online form designer or XLS/CSV-based spreadsheets to create powerful forms and workflows. Choose what you’re comfortable with!
Build better surveys in less time
You can’t collect good data without a good survey form. And you can’t deploy a good survey form without testing it. Our form testing interface allows for easy, fast, and thorough QA.
Collect
Capture data smoothly
Collect data however you want. Choose either our mobile app, SurveyCTO Collect, or our shareable web links to send out forms for data collection.
Enrich your surveys with multimedia
Don’t be limited to collecting just text responses. SurveyCTO supports not only media-rich question types but also collecting media-rich responses, including audio, photos, videos, signatures, GPS data, and more.
Leave no room for risk
Rest easy knowing that your data is protected at all times with our end-to-end encryption, data redundancy, customizable user permissions, siloed spaces for teams, and more security measures.
Monitor
Never compromise on data quality
Never worry about incomplete or inaccurate data again. Our powerful data quality controls enable the monitoring and reviewing of incoming data in real time.
Visualize incoming data as it comes in
Drill down into either individual or summary data, quickly spot trends or issues, and view automatically-generated charts that help you understand your responses.
No time? Automate it
Set up automatic quality checks that monitor data in real time or create nightly reports that are always on the clock, even when you aren’t.
Act
Instantly access learnings
Our native Data Explorer gives you real-time access to data as it comes in so you can pivot as you need.
Seamless, easy integration
Our interoperable platform allows you to publish data to your platform of choice, unlocking greater ease of use.
Download data into multiple file formats
Prefer not to set up integrations? We also give you the ability to download data into CSV, XLS, DOC, SPSS, or KML formats.
Designed to meet you where you work
SurveyCTO Server Console
- Create surveys in the online form designer
- Monitor and visualize incoming results
- Set up integrations
SurveyCTO Collect app
- Take your data collection on the go
- Perfect for field and offline data collection needs
SurveyCTO Desktop
- Data access and export in low-connectivity environments
- Workspace management
SurveyCTO Data Explorer
- Proactive data review and correction
- Customizable permissions that make it easier to show progress and results to stakeholders
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a developer to get started with SurveyCTO?
No. Built for fast adoption and ease of use, you can get started with SurveyCTO immediately. We give you multiple options to create surveys, from building forms via spreadsheets or using our intuitive online form designer with helpful tooltips.
If you need more customization, we offer 24/7 support as well as professional services to help you build exactly what you envision.
How is the SurveyCTO data collection tool different from ODK or SurveyMonkey?
While there are a lot of tools available to collect data, we strike the perfect balance between data quality, unparalleled data security, and extensibility and interoperability.
Our users benefit from robust error detection tools that ensure high-quality data, our GDPR-compliant and SOC 2-certified platform, and the unmatched convenience that comes with being able to stream data into your platforms of choice for downstream use.
Can you explain the difference between SurveyCTO Server Console, SurveyCTO Collect, and SurveyCTO Desktop?
All of these components are what make up SurveyCTO and are geared towards unique needs.
Think of SurveyCTO Server Console as your base of operations. It’s where you login to access our platform and your server, which stores all of your forms and data. You can do everything from creating and sending new surveys, to managing users, to monitoring results in real time, to setting up integrations.
For organizations that need more flexibility in data collection—like for example, organizations where data collectors or respondents are in areas with unreliable internet or can’t use laptops to capture data—you can send your surveys to the SurveyCTO Collect mobile app where our features enable mobile and offline data collection.
SurveyCTO Desktop is a desktop application that further facilitates workflows that have large amounts of data to manage by building in time-savings components like the ability to manage multiple servers and workspaces and saving shortcuts particular to preferred workspaces. SurveyCTO Desktop also allows you to access and export data completely offline via syncing to your Server Console, giving you the ability to process data no matter where you are.
Are there other ways for me to learn more about SurveyCTO?
Absolutely! We have extensive Support Center articles, product documentation, video documentation, and last but not least our SurveyCTO Academy gives people of all familiarity levels a way to learn about our platform.