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Wildnote Was Acquired. Your Data Shouldn't Be Held Hostage.

Fulcrum acquired Wildnote on February 17, 2026. If you're a Wildnote user wondering what happens next — higher prices, forced migration to Fulcrum, or lost features — FieldTap gives you a clean, independent alternative built specifically for environmental and cultural resource teams.

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Why Wildnote Users Are Switching

Acquisition Uncertainty
Wildnote is now owned by Fulcrum. History shows acquired products get sunset, prices increase, and features get merged into a platform that wasn't designed for your workflow. Don't wait to find out.
Purpose-Built, Not Bolted On
Fulcrum is a generic data collection platform. FieldTap was built from day one for environmental scientists, archaeologists, and wildlife biologists — with industry-specific forms, SHPO-ready exports, and compliance workflows baked in.
Predictable, Fair Pricing
No enterprise sales calls. No surprise price hikes after acquisition. FieldTap starts at $37/user/month for teams up to 20, and $49/user/month for unlimited teams. Your price won't change because a PE firm bought your vendor.

Feature Comparison

See how FieldTap stacks up against Wildnote, feature by feature.

FeatureFieldTapWildnote
Environmental field forms
Wildlife survey forms
Archaeology formsLimited
SHPO-compliant exports
Offline data collection
GPS/GNSS integrationBasic GPS
AI photo descriptions
Voice-to-text field notes
Custom form builder
CSV/Shapefile/GeoJSON exportCSV only
Team management & roles
Review workflows
API access
Cross-org data sharing
Free data migrationN/A
Independent companyWildnote was acquired by Fulcrum (Feb 2026)
Pricing from$37/user/moContact sales

Which Is Right for You?

Wildnote is best for:
Teams already locked into Fulcrum's ecosystem who need Wildnote's environmental data merged into their existing Fulcrum workflows.
FieldTap is best for:
Environmental consultants, wildlife biologists, archaeologists, and cultural resource firms who want an independent, purpose-built platform that won't get acquired out from under them.
No Data Lock-In

Switch Without the Headache

Bring your existing data with you. We support the formats you already use - no conversion tools, no lost records, no starting over.

Switching from Fulcrum? Wildnote? Survey123?

We'll import your data in minutes, not days. Pick your platform and follow the guided migration.

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Supported Import Formats

CSV & Excel

Any spreadsheet with field data

Shapefile (.shp)

ESRI shapefiles with geometry

GeoJSON

Standard GIS interchange format

KML / KMZ

Google Earth format

GPX

GPS exchange format

Photos with EXIF

Bulk upload with GPS extraction

Simple Import Wizard

Upload

Drop your files

Map Fields

Match columns to fields

Preview

Validate before import

Import

Data flows in

Column Mapping Preview

site_idProject ID
latLatitude
lngLongitude
descriptionNotes
photo_urlAttachment

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Wildnote to FieldTap.

What happened to Wildnote?

Fulcrum acquired Wildnote on February 17, 2026. While Fulcrum hasn't announced specific plans, acquisition typically leads to price increases, feature consolidation, and eventual sunsetting of the acquired product. If you rely on Wildnote, now is the time to evaluate alternatives.

Can I migrate my Wildnote data to FieldTap?

Yes. Export your Wildnote data as CSV files, then use FieldTap's free migration wizard to import everything — records, GPS coordinates, photos, and species lists. The process takes minutes, not days.

Does FieldTap support the same environmental forms as Wildnote?

FieldTap includes 120 pre-built form templates for environmental consulting, wildlife ecology, archaeology, and more. Most Wildnote form types have a direct equivalent in FieldTap, and you can customize any form to match your exact workflow.

Is FieldTap going to get acquired too?

FieldTap is independently owned and bootstrapped. We're not seeking venture capital or acquisition. Our business model is simple — we build great software and charge a fair price for it. Your data and workflow stability are our priority.

How does FieldTap pricing compare to Wildnote?

FieldTap Professional is $37/user/month for teams up to 20. Business plans are $49/user/month with unlimited users and AI features. No enterprise minimums, no annual contract required. Start with a free 30-day trial.

Do I need to switch right now?

We recommend migrating proactively rather than waiting for Fulcrum to announce changes. Export your Wildnote data now while you still have full access. You can evaluate FieldTap with a free trial and migrate at your own pace.

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