openforis-collect
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Description:
Data management for field-based inventories
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.103@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OpenForis  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: data-collection forestry field-survey environmental-science mobile
Install: brew install --cask openforis-collect
About:
Open Foris Collect is a specialized mobile and desktop application designed for efficient data collection in environmental and natural resource surveys. It facilitates the creation of complex survey schemas and enables offline data capture in remote field locations. The platform supports robust data validation and seamless synchronization with central databases for comprehensive analysis.
Key Features:
  • Offline data capture for remote locations
  • Customizable survey schema design
  • Multi-platform support (Android, Windows, macOS)
  • Data validation and quality control
  • Integration with Google Earth and GIS tools
Use Cases:
  • Forest inventory and monitoring
  • Biodiversity and conservation assessments
  • Land use and ecosystem surveys
Alternatives:
  • KoboToolbox – Kobo is a general-purpose ODK-based tool, whereas Collect is specialized for forestry and natural resource inventories with specific analytical features.
  • QGIS – QGIS is primarily for spatial analysis and mapping, while Collect focuses on structured field data collection and management.
Version History
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Feb 6, 2026 1:24am 4.0.103 0 VERSION_BUMP b7463b5e