Data collection platform overview
Data collection is only the beginning.
SurveyCTO powers high-quality data collection both on and offline, in the field and in the office, provides robust data monitoring, and enables integration into the systems you use most.
Powerful capabilities for reliable data, anywhere
Built by former researchers, we understood and solved for the challenges that come with collecting high-quality, secure data needed for informed decision-making. With the SurveyCTO data collection platform, you can equip your team with the tools to get better data and generate insights that matter.
Collect data in every environment, even offline
- Work without limits—capture data seamlessly without needing internet
- Extend your reach to remote or limited-connectivity areas
- Securely store data on local devices and sync it automatically when back online
Design custom forms, workflows, and apps—your way
- Quickly build and launch forms and workflows with intuitive design tools
- Scale effortlessly with support for unlimited users and devices
- Streamline form design with an interoperable platform your tech team will love
Adapt quickly with real-time insights
- Run automated quality checks and nightly reports to ensure clean data from the start
- Sync seamlessly with tools like Salesforce, Power BI, and Stata for instant analysis
- Use our built-in Data Explorer to track, review, and visualize your data all in one place
Secure, compliant, and built for trust
- End-to-end encryption protects data at every stage
- Granular permissions and role-based access keep sensitive data controlled
- Redundant backups on both devices and servers ensure nothing gets lost
Industries we serve
Domestic and global health
Consulting firms
Market research
Supply chain
What sets SurveyCTO apart
Built to handle any data environment
- Fully functional offline- and mobile-first platform
- Supports unlimited users and devices, enabling large-scale field operations
Trusted by global leaders for data collection
- Used by thousands of organizations across 165+ countries, including the World Bank and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
- Selected for thousands of data collection projects, from research to monitoring and evaluation to impact evaluations, and more
Native data quality tools keep insights error-free
- Automated quality checks flag anomalies for review
- Smart constraints and validation logic prevent errors during data entry
- Real-time monitoring dashboards for ongoing oversight and control
- Nightly audit reports to help catch and correct issues early
- No need for third-party add-ons—data quality tools are built in from the start
Principled-driven innovation in AI
Our AI tools underscore our commitment to meaningfully improving your data collection work. Specifically:
- Our AI Assistant, as your personal guide to the SurveyCTO platform and ecosystem
- Our AI-powered form tools precisely calibrated for context-driven survey design feedback and optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose SurveyCTO?
To put it succinctly, SurveyCTO is a platform that prioritizes both data collection and data quality, makes it easy for you to access your data in other systems, and protects that data with robust data security measures.
More specifically, SurveyCTO supports the entire lifecycle of data collection starting with survey and form creation that captures data via mobile apps or shareable web links.
Our native data quality, monitoring, and visualization features then allow you to manage and review the health of your data—either as it’s being collected or after. Our integration and data exporting capabilities also enable you to work with data in the environments you choose. The core technical components that facilitate data collection and data quality consist of our browser-based app, our mobile app, and our desktop app. Learn more about these components here.
Finally, because we recognize that safeguarding your data has never been more critical, SurveyCTO is equipped with powerful security features to ensure your data is always protected.
What kinds of use cases or organizations does SurveyCTO support?
SurveyCTO is a flexible, secure, and powerful data collection platform. From feedback management systems to market research surveys to randomized control trials, our platform gives you the ability to create any kind of data workflow you envision.
Our users span numerous industries including non-profit, international development, market research, healthcare, supply chain, agriculture, and more.
How does SurveyCTO support offline data collection?
Our platform has advanced offline functionality to support offline data collection. Specifically, once forms are created, they can be transferred to mobile devices to begin data collection.
This data collection can occur with or without internet connectivity. If you are in an environment with no or unreliable internet connectivity, our platform still allows you to collect data unfettered. Once you are back in an area with internet, your collected data will simply sync back to the main database.
This offline ability paired with our data quality controls means that you can conduct data collection anytime, anywhere and also ensure that the captured data is of the highest quality.
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.