Katapult Pro vs PolyWorks: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Katapult Pro and PolyWorks to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Katapult Pro
6.5/10
Katapult Pro is a cloud pole attachment platform. It covers field data collection, make-ready engineering design, and joint use management for utilities, telecom builders, and OSP engineering firms.
PolyWorks
6.5/10
PolyWorks is InnovMetric's 3D dimensional analysis and quality control software suite. Manufacturers use it to inspect parts with CMMs, portable metrology devices and point cloud scanners.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | $116/mo Data Collection | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $116/mo Data Collection | Free PolyWorks|Reviewer |
| Features | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| Engineering Simulation | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| Power Line Inspection | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
Katapult Pro vs PolyWorks cost by team size
PolyWorks costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Katapult Pro | PolyWorks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $116/moData Collection | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer |
| 5 users | $116/moData Collection | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer |
| 10 users | $116/moData Collection | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer |
| 25 users | $116/moData Collection | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer |
| 50 users | $116/moData Collection | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer |
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 Katapult Pro
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for engineering firms (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose PolyWorks
- Has a free plan (Katapult Pro does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs $116/mo
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Katapult Pro
Pros
- Pricing is published, contracts are month to month, and there is no cancellation penalty, which is rare among pole engineering tools.
- Read-only users are free, so stakeholders can review data without paying for a license.
- Field crews can collect pole photos and heights without entering the power space, and photos are matched to poles automatically.
- Clearance violation detection and pole loading are built in, with SPIDAcalc export included.
- Joint use workflows track FCC shot clock deadlines for utilities.
Cons
- O-Calc Pro export costs an extra $231 a month.
- Joint Use Management and Site License pricing are not published.
- The one-time setup fee of $1,815, plus optional equipment the site lists at $3,200 to $3,450, raises the cost of getting started.
- Reviewers say results depend on clean, consistent input data, and clearance checks can feel worksheet-like for edge cases.
- It is focused on pole attachment work and does not offer general CMMS features such as work orders or spare parts.
PolyWorks
Pros
- Supports a very wide range of hardware, including probing arms, laser trackers, point cloud scanners and CNC CMMs through direct drivers or I++.
- Can convert one inspection sequence to run on CMMs of different brands.
- Macro scripting and sequence editing make repeated, high-volume inspections efficient.
- Produces First Article Inspection reports that comply with AS9102 and PPAP, and includes SPC and Gauge R&R studies.
- A free Reviewer app lets stakeholders examine inspection results without buying a license.
Cons
- No public pricing, and a reseller comparison places it in the most expensive tier.
- A steep learning curve, which a reseller rates as the hardest of the packages it compared.
- Very few public user reviews; G2 lists too few reviews to give buying insight.
- Built for dimensional metrology, not for maintenance, asset management or field work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Katapult Pro and PolyWorks both score 6.5/10 on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. The largest gap is in Cost: 6/10 for Katapult Pro and 3/10 for PolyWorks.
PolyWorks costs less for 10 users: free on its PolyWorks|Reviewer plan, against about $116/mo on its Data Collection plan for Katapult Pro, billed monthly.
PolyWorks has a free plan; Katapult Pro does not list one.
Katapult Pro is the better fit for engineering firms: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for PolyWorks.
