CommCare is a robust no-code platform designed to help organizations rapidly deploy digital tools for frontline service delivery, client tracking, and complex data collection. Built on a secure and scalable open-source foundation, CommCare enables users to launch mobile or web-based applications without programming knowledge, facilitating real-time visibility, decision support, and program monitoring across critical sectors.
Rapid No-Code Application Development
- Digitize operations with minimal technical effort.
- Build and deploy mobile and web-based apps without writing code.
- Use drag-and-drop form builders, conditional logic, and role-based workflows.
- Launch apps in minutes and iterate easily using version control and test environments.
Data Collection and Case Management
- Track clients, services, and field operations effectively.
- Collect structured data via custom forms with validation logic, skip patterns, and media capture.
- Manage case-based workflows that allow longitudinal tracking across household, individual, or service categories.
- Enable case-sharing among field workers for coordinated service delivery.
Offline Access and Device Support
- Work reliably in remote and resource-limited settings.
- Applications support full offline functionality, syncing automatically when connectivity is restored.
- Deploy to a wide range of Android devices, with web-based tools for managers and analysts.
- Built for resilience in challenging field conditions with support for low-bandwidth and intermittent access.
Built for Scalability and Integration
- Ready for national and enterprise-scale systems.
- Integrate seamlessly with health information systems, government platforms, or third-party tools using API endpoints.
- Scales from small pilots to large national deployments with thousands of users.
- Modular architecture supports customization while maintaining deployment stability.
Security and Compliance
- Trusted across sensitive data environments.
- Meets stringent standards including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 for data protection and audit readiness.
- Role-based access controls and mobile encryption ensure end-to-end data security.
- All apps hosted on a professionally managed cloud infrastructure or self-hosted option available.
Cross-Sector Applications
- Flexible for various field use cases.
- Health: Monitor maternal care, immunization, disease surveillance.
- Social Services: Track client referrals, case interventions, and service outcomes.
- Agriculture: Digitize extension services, farmer profiles, and productivity tracking.
- Humanitarian: Deploy assessments, cash transfer tracking, and crisis monitoring tools.
Analytics and Insights
- Turn field data into actionable intelligence.
- Visualize metrics via real-time dashboards, exports, and mobile reports.
- Customize reports using filters, time-based trends, and disaggregated analysis.
- Share insights with stakeholders or link to external data visualization platforms.
Trusted by Global Institutions
- Adopted and proven in the real world.
- Used by over one million frontline workers worldwide.
- Trusted by NGOs, ministries of health, research institutions, and global agencies.
- Recognized for enabling better service delivery, improved data quality, and faster decision-making in complex environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use CommCare without coding experience?
Yes, CommCare is a no-code platform designed for non-technical users.
Q: Is CommCare suitable for offline environments?
Yes, mobile apps offer full offline support with automatic syncing.
Q: Can CommCare be integrated with existing systems?
Yes, it supports integration via robust APIs and custom export formats.
Q: What types of organizations use CommCare?
It’s used by NGOs, governments, research institutions, and community-based organizations.
Q: Is my data secure in CommCare?
Yes, CommCare complies with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 standards.
Q: How customizable are the applications?
Highly customizable, with modular forms, workflows, user permissions, and language settings.
Q: Can I scale a small pilot to a national program?
Yes, CommCare is built to scale from single users to national deployments.
Q: Is there a hosted and a self-hosted option?
Yes, both cloud-hosted and self-managed deployments are supported.
Version History
v2.53.1 —— 31 Jul 2023
Security fix—resolved a zip path traversal vulnerability.
Audio widget stability—fixed crash on start when using the Audio Recording widget.
v2.53.0 —— 19 Oct 2022
Android 12 support—ensures compatibility with the latest OS features.
Audio recording enhancements—added pause functionality during recording.
Media encryption—all user-captured media is now encrypted on disk.
v2.52.1 —— 16 Aug 2021
Barcode scanner fix—resolved crashes on pre-Lollipop Android devices.
Signature Widget update—prevents saving empty signatures.
UI improvements—refinements to graphs and button layouts.
Sync reliability—fixed failures caused by large lookup tables.
Improved error messaging—clearer feedback for app install issues due to captive portals.
Mapbox integration—uses styled maps for location-capture questions when enabled.
