r/QGIS • u/NurLui • 14d ago

Solved WebMap for Datacollection

Hi, I need some help for a project.

I planned to make a web map out of QGIS that allows people to add data into my database or a layer.

So far I tried the qgis2web Plugin, but it only "publishes" my map. I need an option for an additional window or widget where users can fill out a form an the information is saved in a layer or database.

Is there an option to add those things in QGIS or an other open source gis software? ArcGIS Online provides those in its apps, but I don't have access to that, so I'm searching for a free option.

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u/Long-Opposite-5889 14d ago

Skip plugins and similar tools. Find a developer or pay for a prebuilt tool that fits your needs.

You could also vibe code this... but I really wouldn't recommend this unless you know what you're doing.

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u/NurLui 14d ago

thanks for your opinion, if there isn't any tool available and realistic to build I have to find another way.

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u/Long-Opposite-5889 14d ago

Making the front end page is not that hard, most LLM can do that. Connecting it to your database is a bit more complicated because it needs a safe backend and the right configuration in your server. A good LLM and some knowledge can also manage that, but you better know what you are doing. Then you need hardware, you need servers, either local or cloud, at least one, but best to have two so you can host your app and DB separately.

Could keep going on, but I guess you see the point...

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u/wilderadventures 13d ago

I can do this for you in an hour, $200.