3-GIS vs Zertify (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
3-GIS is our pick, scoring 6.4/10 against 5.6/10 for Zertify on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Integration score (7/10 vs 3/10). Neither 3-GIS nor Zertify lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
3-GIS
6.4/10
3-GIS sells GIS-based network management software that telecom operators and electric and gas utilities use to plan, design, record, inspect and maintain fiber and utility networks.
Zertify
5.6/10
Zertify is Spinnsol's cloud inspection and certification software for testing, inspection and certification firms, with modules for lifting equipment, NDT and offshore cargo carrying units.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Asset Registry | ||
| Inspection Checklists | ||
| Offline Field App | ||
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Who 3-GIS and Zertify suit
Zertify fits small business better than 3-GIS.
| Audience | 3-GIS | Zertify |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | 3/10Quote-only pricing, implementation services and a reliance on the Esri ecosystem make it heavy for very small operators. | 6/10Specialist inspection and certification service companies are a core market, and reviewers say setup is quick. |
| Field Teams | 8/10The Mobile and MIMS apps let crews redline, inspect, take photos and trace outages offline, then sync back to the office. | 7/10Inspectors enter results on site from mobile devices, and the platform offers an online and offline mode. |
| Energy Companies | 7/10Electric and gas network operators are a stated target market, though the products focus on network records rather than generation assets. | 7/10Spinnsol targets oil and gas asset integrity and offshore container certification, and G2 reviewers include oil and gas users. |
| Engineering Firms | 6/10Fiber design contractors can use the design and work-packet tools, with contractor access managed in Admin. | Not rated |
| Enterprise | 8/10The vendor cites deployments with thousands of users and more than 500 million network records, and offers role-based administration and APIs for OSS/BSS integration. | Not rated |
| Maintenance Teams | Not rated | 5/10It tracks inspection due dates and asset condition history, but it does not provide maintenance work orders or parts management. |
| Manufacturing | Not rated | 5/10Its NDT and lifting equipment inspection modules apply to plants that run regulated lifting gear or weld testing. |
| Utilities | 9/10The utility products cover Esri Utility Network editing, mobile inspections, work management and pole attachment management for electric and gas networks. | Not rated |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose 3-GIS
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Zertify
- Higher Cost score (5/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for small business (6/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
3-GIS
Pros
- One web system covers the fiber lifecycle: planning in Prospector, design and work packets, strand-level tracing, and operations reporting.
- The Mobile app supports offline work on iOS and Android, and syncs crew redlines, photos and asset updates back to the central record.
- The utility products build on Esri ArcGIS and Utility Network, which suits utilities already invested in Esri.
- Customers can choose between SaaS and on-premises deployment, and the company displays an ISO 27001 badge from A-LIGN.
- Capterra reviewers praise the support team and the ability to configure the software to their needs, giving customer service a 4.4 sub-score.
Cons
- No public pricing, and implementation and data migration services add to total cost; Capterra users scored value for money at 3.9.
- Capterra reviewers report lag and slow navigation at times.
- Users coming from ArcGIS say they miss some ArcGIS features in the 3-GIS interface.
- Only a handful of independent reviews are public, so peer evidence is limited.
- Few turnkey OMS, ADMS or SCADA connectors are documented; deeper integrations rely on APIs or services.
- The November 2026 acquisition by SAM adds some roadmap uncertainty.
Zertify
Pros
- It is built specifically for TIC workflows, with LOLER and LEEA support for lifting gear, DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 for offshore containers, and six common NDT methods.
- Inspection due dates are set automatically, and customers get advance notice of expiring certificates and training records.
- Client-facing digital certificates come with QR-code verification and a portal where asset owners can book inspections and download certificates.
- G2 reviewers rate it about 4.7 to 4.8 out of 5 and mention quick setup, an intuitive interface and responsive support.
- Checklists and workflows can be configured to fit each customer's inspection regime.
Cons
- No pricing is published, so every buyer has to go through sales for a quote.
- There is no public API documentation or integrations directory, and one G2 reviewer noted the lack of Microsoft Copilot integration.
- Security details beyond SSL, multi-factor authentication and single sign-on are not documented, and no compliance certifications are listed.
- Reviewers say predictive analytics and AI-driven risk forecasting are limited, and one reported alignment issues on equipment certificates.
- It is a small vendor with a limited independent review base, and the company blog has not been updated since 2022.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
3-GIS scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.6/10 for Zertify. The largest gap is in Integration: 7/10 for 3-GIS and 3/10 for Zertify.
No, neither 3-GIS nor Zertify lists a free plan.
Zertify is the better fit for small business: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for 3-GIS.
