Katapult Pro vs Propeller: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Katapult Pro and Propeller 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.
Propeller
6.8/10
Propeller is a cloud 3D mapping and survey analytics platform. It turns drone and GNSS data into measurable site models for earthworks, construction, mining and aggregates teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $116/mo Data Collection | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $116/mo Data Collection | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Engineering Design | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Drone Inspection | Not listed | |
| Engineering Simulation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
| Power Line Inspection | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
Katapult Pro vs Propeller cost by team size
| Team size | Katapult Pro | Propeller |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $116/moData Collection | 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 Katapult Pro
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for engineering firms (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Propeller
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- 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.
Propeller
Pros
- Combines drone, LiDAR, GNSS rover and total station data on a single map, regardless of which hardware captured it.
- AeroPoints give survey-grade ground control without the manual surveying normally needed to set control points.
- Strong stockpile, cut and fill, and progress tooling, with a long track record in earthworks and aggregates.
- Integrates with common construction systems such as Procore, Trimble Connect, Autodesk Build and HCSS.
- The trust center shows a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation.
Cons
- No published software pricing, so buyers have to request a quote.
- Hardware such as AeroPoints and DirtMate adds separate costs on top of the software.
- Reviewers find less depth for vertical construction and interior fitout work.
- Some reviewers say the price may seem high to smaller clients.
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
Plans DJI drone inspection missions for power line towers from LiDAR scans: it finds the towers, places photo stops, checks clearance, and splits the route into battery flights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Propeller scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Katapult Pro. The largest gap is in Analytics: 6/10 for Katapult Pro and 8/10 for Propeller.
No, neither Katapult Pro nor Propeller lists a free plan.
Katapult Pro is the better fit for engineering firms: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Propeller.
