What is DataWinners?
DataWinners is an open source platform created by the United Nations Foundation that enables organizations to easily build mobile data collection forms, collect data in the field via SMS, smartphone apps, or the web, and analyze and visualize results. Its key capabilities include:
- Drag-and-drop form builder to create surveys for field data collection
- Multiple data collection channels - SMS, mobile apps, web forms
- Data visualization tools such as charts, graphs, and maps
- Data analysis features like summary statistics, filtering, Excel/CSV export
- User and team management, access control, and security features
- Localization support for building forms in local languages
Some of the key benefits of DataWinners include improving the efficiency of field operations through digitization, enabling data-driven decision making using insights from collected data, and saving costs by eliminating the need for manual processes of paper-based data. Its intuitive and customizable platform makes field data collection accessible to organizations big and small across domains like agriculture, health, finance and more in underserved communities globally.
Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Typeform, SurveyMonkey, Tally Forms, Clappia, OhMyForm, SurveyJS, Zoho Survey, Enketo Smart Paper, DHIS2, CommCare, pollly, Conseris are some alternatives to DataWinners.