Pointly vs PolyWorks Comparison

Why choose Pointly

• Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 3/10)
• Higher Security score (8/10 vs 5/10)

Why choose PolyWorks

• Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 7/10)

Pointly

Pros

• Monthly prices are published, from 99 euros for 500 million points, and there is a free tier for testing
• Pointly Box allows on-premise and air-gapped processing for data-sensitive operators
• It holds ISO 27001 certification, and cloud processing defaults to EU data centers on Azure
• Custom classifiers can be trained on a customer's own class catalog
• There are extensions for Esri ArcGIS and Bentley MicroStation, and it exports in many formats

Cons

• It only covers classification, with no asset management, work orders or maintenance tools
• Vectorization and custom classifier training are quoted per project, not list-price items
• There are few independent user reviews on G2, Capterra or Reddit
• The pricing page has a yearly billing toggle but shows no annual prices

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.