# Inspectors with no inspection software **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous Topics\ **Created:** [November 24, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452 "2025-11-24T19:18:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rlester2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlester2/32/377227_2.png) [@rlester2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlester2)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/1 "2025-11-24T19:18:29Z")
Hey Vets, for those of you that don’t have one of the big name report writer softwares, do you use a hand-written form or did you create your own digital report? I’m still relatively new to the industry and things are still pretty slow, its hard for me to justify a regular monthly charge of $100+ for a software that I’m only using sporadically regardless of how much more convenient it is. ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/2 "2025-11-24T19:25:56Z")
You should begin with Spectora’s prime competitor… [https://www.reporthost.com](https://www.reporthost.com) ---
**Author:** ![rlester2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rlester2/32/377227_2.png) [@rlester2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlester2)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/3 "2025-11-24T19:41:48Z")
at a quick glance, this is exactly what I’m looking for! God bless you brother, I really appreciate it. signing up now. ---
**Author:** ![asanders2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/asanders2/32/170962_2.png) [@asanders2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/asanders2)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/4 "2025-11-24T22:22:02Z")
Nasty one right there ---
**Author:** ![lhenderson2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lhenderson2/32/58205_2.png) [@lhenderson2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lhenderson2)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/5 "2025-11-25T15:42:15Z")
In my searches, it looks like pricing breaks down like this: Some of the monthly subscriptions have cheaper annual rates. Spectora $99/mo Inspection Toolbelt 79/mo HIP 74/mo EZ 199/yr ISN 7.25/inspection Palmtech 500/yr Home Inspector Tech 840/yr Horizon 799/yr Report Host $6/inspection (10 reports for $50) Edit: Spectacular $59/mo or $6/report or $150/25 reports InspectorPrime $54/mo or $540/yr plus Airtable business plan (dunno what that is) Tap Inspect $7.50/report or $90/month Inspector Nexus $55/mo 600/yr or $5/report [Bestinspectors.net](http://bestinspectors.net/) $545 one time (some lower cost options) ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/6 "2025-11-25T15:50:42Z")
> [@lhenderson2](#): > > Report Host $6/inspection (10 reports for $50) **Note:** They also provide the FIRST 15 Reports Free to InterNachi Members. Other Software Companies also offer Special Deals to members, to get into Nick’s “good graces”! ---
**Author:** ![gwells](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gwells/32/417638_2.png) [@gwells](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gwells)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/7 "2025-11-25T20:21:21Z")
> [@lhenderson2](#): > > [Bestinspectors.net](http://bestinspectors.net/) $545 one time (some lower cost options) Our options start at **FREE** for InterNACHI members! Our free version of InspectorLogic is very popular with InterNACHI members. ---
**Author:** ![msenty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/msenty/32/271584_2.png) [@msenty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/msenty)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/8 "2025-11-25T21:31:28Z")
> [@lhenderson2](#): > > pricing breaks down like this: I’m on Scribeware now: $12/report or $89/month Edit: You want to choose software that allows you to grow. Changing software is time consuming. You have to tweak your narrations to the new software, and maybe even add them one-by-one. It also takes quite a few months to get back up to speed with new software while in the field. All this is lost efficiency - $$$. You also want software that presents the inspection in a format that is easy for the client to understand. I recommend the OP review the numerous threads here about choosing software. Price shouldn’t be the primary consideration. ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/9 "2025-11-25T21:39:14Z")
> [@lhenderson2](#): > > In my searches, it looks like pricing breaks down like this:… A simple list is one thing, but in order to be really useful, one would have to categorize it by what is included in the price. Not picking on the list, just saying the variation in what comes with the fee is pretty wide. And some of the companies on the list have various offerings that range from basic, to all-encompassing, that each have their own price tier. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/10 "2025-11-25T21:48:53Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > And some of the companies on the list have various offerings that range from basic, to all-encompassing, that each have their own price tier. True. But in spirit of the OP, Lon was pretty spot on. The OP now has a lot more information. > [@rlester2](#): > > its hard for me to justify a regular monthly charge of $100+ for a software that I’m only using sporadically **regardless of how much more convenient it is**. As painful as it is, Spectora may not make the cut 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/11 "2025-11-25T21:57:16Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > As painful as it is, Spectora may not make the cut 😉.. My recommendation for the OP would be to plan for growth if they are serious about this endeavor. They may be starting out slow, but that isn’t a great reason to go with a software that doesn’t have the tools needed for what they really want to do. Switching later will be a hassle, as many have stated in the past on the forum. The fact the OP started with a $100/mo option tells me that’s what they really wanted. But, I understand if money is tight of course. Every savings helps at that point, even if it comes at a cost later. ---
**Author:** ![jspencer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jspencer/32/172267_2.png) [@jspencer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jspencer)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/12 "2025-11-25T22:00:38Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > As painful as it is, Spectora may not make the cut 😉 Shhhhhh, don’t cut him out of a commission check. ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/13 "2025-11-25T22:05:23Z")
I would recommend the route I chose. Per inspection pricing or purchasing a “lot” of reports. Many programs have this option, but choose what fits you the best. I personally use TapInspect and it’s been great for my needs. I purchase by the lot because I am located in a unique home buying market. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/14 "2025-11-25T22:10:06Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > They may be starting out slow, but that isn’t a great reason to go with a software that doesn’t have the tools needed for what they really want to do. What would be a good reason? What tools must a software have to be a successful inspector? ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/15 "2025-11-25T22:15:47Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > What tools must a software have to be a successful inspector?.. It varies by inspector, but the OP originally chose a certain one, which is what they felt they needed. The OP maybe decided they didn’t need that level of software, but it sounded more like a budgeting decision. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/16 "2025-11-25T22:20:43Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > but it sounded more like a budgeting decision. Soooo….don’t make budget decisions? Truth be known, every inspector should invest in Spectora first. Decisions 2, 3, 4, and 5 are relatively interchangeable. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/17 "2025-11-25T22:21:51Z")
> [@jspencer](#): > > Shhhhhh, don’t cut him out of a commission check… I just need to get it mentioned now. That’s twice so far, and I didn’t even have to type it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/18 "2025-11-25T22:25:47Z")
Everybody has talked about their favorite type of inspection software or mention software with prices, but nobody has answered the OP’s question. He asked a loaded question and my answer is “neither”. ---
**Author:** ![jspencer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jspencer/32/172267_2.png) [@jspencer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jspencer)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/19 "2025-11-25T22:49:30Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > I just need to get it mentioned now. That’s twice so far, and I didn’t even have to type it. 😃 You’re just like one of them fancy TikTok influencers. ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452/20 "2025-11-25T22:57:50Z")
Not sure he has the Ticktock influencer face for the job. 🤔 [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/inspectors-with-no-inspection-software/262452.md?page=2)