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ArcGIS Field Maps vs Sygic GPS Navigation

ArcGIS Field Maps logo

ArcGIS Field Maps

Maps

Esri field data collection that cannot be bought on its own, only with an ArcGIS user type

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sygic GPS Navigation logo

Sygic GPS Navigation

Maps

Premium navigation app offering high-quality 3D offline maps from TomTom

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sygic GPS Navigation has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArcGIS Field Maps field Maps has no price of its own, so a project budget built from the product page misses the Creator seats, the Mobile Worker seats and the ArcGIS Online credits or Enterprise infrastructure that actually cost money; Sygic GPS Navigation offline map downloads limited by area size, requiring multiple selections for larger countries
  • They diverge on capability: ArcGIS Field Maps covers Offline map areas, Sygic GPS Navigation covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArcGIS Field Maps and Sygic GPS Navigation actually diverge.

Attributes where ArcGIS Field Maps and Sygic GPS Navigation differ
AttributeArcGIS Field MapsSygic GPS Navigation
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelIncluded with an ArcGIS user type licenceUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS, Android, Apple Watch
FoundedUnknown2004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ArcGIS Field Maps

  • Offline map areas
  • Smart forms
  • High-accuracy GNSS
  • Location sharing
  • Assignment dispatch
  • Indoor positioning
  • Direct editing of authoritative data

Only in Sygic GPS Navigation

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ArcGIS Field Maps

  • A water utility whose inspectors update the same asset feature service the office GIS runs on, rather than filling in forms that someone re-keysnot Sygic GPS Navigation
  • A county carrying out a sign inventory where crews work in areas without mobile coverage and need offline maps that sync laternot Sygic GPS Navigation
  • An environmental team needing sub-metre positions from an external GNSS receiver recorded directly against the authoritative datasetnot Sygic GPS Navigation
  • An organisation consolidating from Collector, Explorer, Tracker and Workforce onto a single app after Esri retired themnot Sygic GPS Navigation

Sygic GPS Navigation

  • Turn-by-turn car navigation with offline maps (no data connection needed)not ArcGIS Field Maps
  • Real-time traffic rerouting and speed camera/limit warningsnot ArcGIS Field Maps
  • Motorcycle-specific navigation (twisty roads, elevation tracking)not ArcGIS Field Maps
  • CarPlay-integrated in-dash navigationnot ArcGIS Field Maps
  • Trip planning with POI search, parking and fuel price infonot ArcGIS Field Maps

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ArcGIS Field Maps

  • Field Maps has no price of its own, so a project budget built from the product page misses the Creator seats, the Mobile Worker seats and the ArcGIS Online credits or Enterprise infrastructure that actually cost money
  • It only works against Esri feature services, so an organisation whose data is in PostGIS or a database without an ArcGIS layer must publish through Esri first, which is a platform decision rather than an app choice
  • Named user licensing means occasional or seasonal field staff still consume a full annual seat, and organisations with a large pool of infrequent collectors pay for capacity they use a few weeks a year
  • As a forms tool alone it is more rigid and more expensive than dedicated mobile forms products, so its value collapses if you are not already committed to ArcGIS
  • The consolidation of four apps into one changed established workflows, and organisations that had built processes around Collector or Workforce have had to rework them on Esri's timetable rather than their own

Sygic GPS Navigation

  • Offline map downloads limited by area size, requiring multiple selections for larger countries
  • Occasional inaccuracies in POIs and speed limit data in less-updated regions
  • Battery consumption increases significantly with AR navigation and dashcam features enabled
  • Limited free features; most functionality requires Premium+ subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

ArcGIS Field Maps

On request
  • Mobile Worker user type$undefined/year
    • Field editing in Field Maps included with no additional purchase
    • Cannot author maps; requires a Creator seat elsewhere in the organisation
    • Priced per named user per year
  • Creator user type$undefined/year
    • Required to author and publish the maps that field workers use
    • At least one Creator needed before Field Maps can be deployed
    • Includes Field Maps editing as well as authoring
  • ArcGIS Enterprise deployment$undefined/year
    • Field Maps against self-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise instead of ArcGIS Online
    • Server licensing and infrastructure priced separately
    • Quoted through Esri or a distributor

Sygic GPS Navigation

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sygic GPS Navigation review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ArcGIS Field Maps if

  • You need offline map areas.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want smart forms.
ArcGIS Field Maps review

Choose Sygic GPS Navigation if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Apple Watch.
  • You also want user interface.
Sygic GPS Navigation review

Questions people ask

Is ArcGIS Field Maps or Sygic GPS Navigation better?
Neither clearly leads. ArcGIS Field Maps starts at On request and Sygic GPS Navigation at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArcGIS Field Maps or Sygic GPS Navigation?
Sygic GPS Navigation has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ArcGIS Field Maps and Free for Sygic GPS Navigation.
Does ArcGIS Field Maps or Sygic GPS Navigation run on more platforms?
ArcGIS Field Maps runs on iOS, Android, Web. Sygic GPS Navigation runs on iOS, Android, Apple Watch.
Can I use Sygic GPS Navigation for free?
Yes. Sygic GPS Navigation has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArcGIS Field Maps starts at On request.
What is ArcGIS Field Maps best used for?
ArcGIS Field Maps is most often used for a water utility whose inspectors update the same asset feature service the office gis runs on, rather than filling in forms that someone re-keys, a county carrying out a sign inventory where crews work in areas without mobile coverage and need offline maps that sync later, an environmental team needing sub-metre positions from an external gnss receiver recorded directly against the authoritative dataset, an organisation consolidating from collector, explorer, tracker and workforce onto a single app after esri retired them. Of those, a water utility whose inspectors update the same asset feature service the office gis runs on, rather than filling in forms that someone re-keys and a county carrying out a sign inventory where crews work in areas without mobile coverage and need offline maps that sync later are not what Sygic GPS Navigation is typically brought in for.
What can ArcGIS Field Maps do that Sygic GPS Navigation cannot?
ArcGIS Field Maps covers Offline map areas, Smart forms, High-accuracy GNSS, Location sharing. Sygic GPS Navigation covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArcGIS Field Maps: Can I buy Field Maps on its own?

No. It is included with the Mobile Worker, Creator and GIS Professional user types, and you need at least one Creator in the organisation to author maps.

Sygic GPS Navigation: Does Sygic work without internet?

Yes. Sygic Premium+ includes offline 3D maps with monthly updates, allowing navigation in areas without cellular coverage.

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ArcGIS Field Maps: What replaced Collector and Workforce?

Field Maps. Esri merged Collector, Explorer, Tracker and Workforce into it and retired the separate apps.

Sygic GPS Navigation: What is the cost of Sygic Premium+ subscription?

Sygic Premium+ costs €29.99 per year or €13.99 for three months. Premium lifetime licenses are no longer available.

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ArcGIS Field Maps: Does it work offline?

Yes. Map areas are downloaded in advance and edits synchronise when connectivity returns.

Sygic GPS Navigation: Does Sygic work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes. Sygic integrates with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, including specialized versions for trucks, caravans, and motorcycles.

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ArcGIS Field Maps: Can it write to a non-Esri database?

Not directly. The data must be published as an ArcGIS feature service, which may sit over an enterprise geodatabase you already run.

Sygic GPS Navigation: What maps and regions does Sygic support?

Sygic covers navigation globally with particular focus on Europe. Users must download offline maps by region, with size limitations that may require multiple downloads for larger countries.

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