Inspectivity vs PLS-CADD: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Inspectivity and PLS-CADD to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Inspectivity
6.5/10
Inspectivity is a no-code cloud and mobile platform from Perth that lets energy, mining and engineering teams run digital inspections, track issues and model asset hierarchies.
PLS-CADD
6.4/10
Windows software from Bentley's Power Line Systems for 3D design, sag-tension and structural analysis of overhead transmission, distribution and telecom lines.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | P PLS-CADD |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | A$75/user/mo Essentials | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | A$600/mo Professional | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| Engineering Simulation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Inspectivity vs PLS-CADD cost by team size
| Team size | Inspectivity | PLS-CADD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | A$75/moEssentials | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | A$600/moProfessional | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | A$600/moProfessional | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | A$600/moProfessional | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | A$600/moProfessional | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Inspectivity
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
PWhy choose PLS-CADD
- Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for engineering firms (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
Inspectivity
Pros
- The no-code form builder lets teams build their own inspection templates with measurements, text fields and photos, with no developer needed.
- The mobile app works offline, which suits remote mine and energy sites.
- The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, and Enterprise offers single-tenant hosting.
- A 14-day free trial needs no credit card, and Essentials starts at AUD 75 per month.
Cons
- API, SSO and BI integration are only available on the Enterprise plan.
- Essentials is tightly capped at one project, 1,000 items and three templates.
- There are few independent reviews to judge it by.
- It is not a full CMMS, and spare parts and maintenance scheduling are not clearly offered.
PPLS-CADD
Pros
- Bentley says it is used by more than 1,600 organizations in over 125 countries, and the acquisition announcement called it the US industry standard for transmission line design.
- Combines terrain modeling, sag-tension and thermal ratings (IEEE 738 and CIGRE 207) in one tool.
- Imports and classifies large LiDAR point clouds, and its AMBER tool builds line models from them automatically.
- Plan and profile drawings regenerate automatically when the design changes.
- Links directly to PLS-POLE, TOWER and the SAPS finite element engine for structural checks.
Cons
- No public pricing; buyers must request a quote.
- Bentley recommends about five days of training, so new users face a steep learning curve.
- Runs on Windows only.
- Covers design only: there are no work orders, maintenance or field inspection tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inspectivity scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.5/10 against 6.4/10 for PLS-CADD. The largest gap is in Analytics: 6/10 for Inspectivity and 9/10 for PLS-CADD.
No, neither Inspectivity nor PLS-CADD lists a free plan.
PLS-CADD is the better fit for engineering firms: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for Inspectivity.
