WHAT IS MAGPI?

Magpi is a cloud-based, off-the-shelf online and mobile application for data collection, designed to simplify workflows. It enables users to quickly, easily, and cost-effectively deploy customized forms to collect data on any Android or iOS mobile device, even in the most remote parts of the world with no internet connection. Magpi also enables users to collect data via structured SMS, interactive SMS, and interactive voice response (IVR).

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WHO IS MAGPI FOR?

Magpi has many uses in a variety of industries. In fact, Magpi is used by thousands of users in more than 170 countries. It’s used to conduct surveys, collect in-field data, facilitate communication with researchers, track personnel, send emergency alerts, send reminders, manage supply chains, equipment checks and so on.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE MAGPI?

Magpi is the leading tool for mobile data collection, having served thousands of users over the last 20 years. Magpi was developed by leading researchers with other researchers, companies, and global organizations in mind. You should choose Magpi thanks to the high degree of customization available, and a unique suite of tools developed to meet the data collection demands of the world’s most important commercial, public, and non-governmental organizations. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

To signup, you simply follow this link to register. You don’t even have to put in any credit card details, as you’ll start off on the free plan. That way, you can explore Magpi and even use it with full functionality up to a certain threshold of form responses, before deciding whether or not to pay for Magpi.

HOW MUCH TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO USE MAGPI?

There is no ‘required’ training for Magpi. It is a simple application to navigate and use and there are online video tutorials available to demonstrate the features of the application. Some organizations choose to provide more traditional training for their personnel who will be using Magpi and on-site training is also available.

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CAN I INVITE OTHERS TO MY TEAM?

Yes, unlike other data collection tools, we do not charge to add extra team members.

ARE THERE ANY SETUP FEES? 

There are no setup fees. As long as you have a mobile device available, you can freely download our mobile applications for Android or iOS, and use our online application to set it up.

WILL OUR DATA AND PRIVACY BE CONFIDENTIAL?

Magpi uses the most advanced tools and engineering practices available to build and maintain the system and has a dedicated team making sure that the platform is secure. All user data records are stored securely and backed-up in multiple locations. User logins are protected by many layers of security including password verification. By default, Magpi users cannot see other users’ data unless permission is given.

To learn more about Magpi’s HIPAA compliance please visit this page. To learn more about GDPR compliance, click here