Table 2.
Comparing different DDC tools
| CommCare | iFormBuilder | Red Rose | Reveal Technology | SiCapp | |
| Helps with monitoring coverage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Has features for registering children | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to collect additional health data for children | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Collects data in real time | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Has visualisation features to support monitoring and evaluation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Possibility to use both off and online | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can track volunteer time and attendance to training | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Easy to use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Easy to train staff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can be easily modified in-house | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Disadvantages | Needs internet to sync data | Needs internet to sync data | Needs internet to sync data Offers the use of solar energy but the batteries need to be recharged and this can be difficult in areas where electricity is not continuous |
Not easily modified |
DDC, digital data collection.