Field2Base vs FastField

A straight comparison — including where FastField may be the better choice.

The short answer

Field2Base and FastField are both mobile forms platforms for digitizing paper and capturing field data offline. FastField is often chosen as a flexible, cost-effective self-serve tool with dashboards and integrations. Field2Base is more services-led and is typically selected by organizations that want forms built to match their paper exactly, deeper bi-directional integration, in-field payments, and experience in regulated industries.

Where each one fits

Choose Field2Base when…

Field2Base tends to fit when you want a partner to build your forms and integrations, need in-field payments or deep ERP integration, and operate in regulated industries.

Consider FastField when…

FastField can fit teams that want an affordable, flexible, self-serve forms tool and are comfortable configuring forms, dashboards, and integrations themselves.

Feature comparison

✓ full · ~ partial / configurable · — not available

Capability	Field2Base	FastField
Offline data capture	✓	✓
Drag-and-drop form design	✓	✓
Photo, signature & GPS capture	✓	✓
Workflow automation & approvals	✓	~
Bi-directional ERP/back-office integration	✓	~
In-field payment processing	✓Via Propelr partnership	—
Done-for-you form & integration services	✓	~
Depth in regulated industries	✓	~

Frequently asked

What is a good alternative to FastField?+

Field2Base is a common alternative for teams that want a services-led rollout, deeper integration, in-field payments, and regulated-industry experience. For lightweight self-serve form-building, FastField may be sufficient.

How is Field2Base different from FastField?+

Both digitize paper forms for offline mobile capture. Field2Base differentiates on professional services, bi-directional ERP integration, in-field payment processing, and regulated-industry depth; FastField emphasizes flexible, affordable self-service.

Do both support integrations?+

Both offer integrations. Field2Base provides services to map and build bi-directional integrations into ERP, accounting, and custom systems as part of implementation.

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