Scanifly vs Trendspek (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
Trendspek is our pick, scoring 6.8/10 against 5.7/10 for Scanifly on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Security score (9/10 vs 4/10). Neither Scanifly nor Trendspek lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
Scanifly
5.7/10
Solar PV design and field operations software that turns drone imagery and remote imagery into 3D models, shading analysis and permit-ready designs for solar installers.
Trendspek
6.8/10
Trendspek is a 3D structural lifecycle management platform that lets infrastructure owners and engineers inspect, report on, plan remediation for, and monitor assets in engineering-grade digital twins.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 4/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 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 | ||
| Drone Inspection | ||
| Inspection Checklists | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| Engineering Simulation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
Who Scanifly and Trendspek suit
| Audience | Scanifly | Trendspek |
|---|---|---|
| Drone Service Providers | 5/10Any geo-tagged drone imagery works, but the product is tied to solar design rather than general drone services. | 6/10Capture providers have a partner pathway and deliver drone data into owners' records. |
| Energy Companies | 9/10It is built specifically for solar PV installers and designers, covering sales, survey, design and install. | 9/10Customers include Chevron, Woodside, Suncor and Grain LNG, and their energy facilities are a core use case. |
| Construction | 7/10Solar contractors use it to cut roof climbs, measure sites and produce plan sets and racking layouts. | Not rated |
| Engineering Firms | Not rated | 8/10Engineers measure and mark up defects on 3D models, and the vendor runs a partner pathway for engineering firms. |
| Enterprise | Not rated | 8/10It offers SSO, private cloud, ISO and SOC 2 certifications, and portfolio dashboards for large asset owners. |
| Field Teams | 7/10The free mobile app gives surveyors checklists and photo annotation, and drone flights replace manual roof measurement. | Not rated |
| Small Business | 6/10Its few G2 reviews come from small installers, but quote-only pricing and the cost of a drone program add overhead. | Not rated |
| Utilities | Not rated | 7/10It is used on critical infrastructure such as telecom networks and ports. |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Scanifly
Our data shows no clear advantage over Trendspek.
Why choose Trendspek
- Higher Security score (9/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (7/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
Scanifly
Pros
- DroneDesign builds a measured 3D model from any GPS-equipped drone, which suits installers who want as-built accuracy over satellite estimates.
- Shading reports are accepted by several state programs and lenders, including NYSERDA, MassCEC, CEC and Austin Energy.
- A direct API integration with IronRidge Design Assistant (January 2026) sends panel layouts into racking design without redrawing.
- Remote prelim designs and drone-based final designs live in one tool, along with a free mobile survey app.
- Product updates ship regularly, such as web-editable checklists and photo albums inside the 3D scene in 2026.
Cons
- No public subscription pricing, so buyers must book a demo to get a quote.
- DroneDesign needs your own drone and a certified pilot, or an outsourced survey that costs extra and takes 3 to 5 business days.
- Reviewers report no native 8,760-hour yield simulation, branded proposals, CRM or financing portal.
- There are very few independent user reviews; G2 lists about two, and Capterra appears to have no listing.
Trendspek
Pros
- Unlimited users on every plan, so contractors and stakeholders can be added without per-seat fees
- Overlays and compares photogrammetry, lidar, thermal and BIM data on one 3D asset record
- Strong security credentials, with ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and SOC 2 Type II, plus SSO, MFA and private cloud options
- Large named customers report results, such as NSW Ports cutting the cost of a jetty inspection by two-thirds
- The asset owner keeps the inspection history, whichever contractor did the capture
Cons
- No public prices, so a quote requires a consultation and pilot
- Processing of new captures is billed separately from the plan
- Not a full CMMS: work orders and spare parts depend on external integrations
- Few independent user reviews are available on the major review sites
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trendspek scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 5.7/10 for Scanifly. The largest gap is in Security: 4/10 for Scanifly and 9/10 for Trendspek.
No, neither Scanifly nor Trendspek lists a free plan.
