DRIVE NDT
5.7/10Cloud-based workflow management software for non-destructive testing service providers and in-house NDT departments, covering inspection orders, test reports, inspectors, and equipment.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
DRIVE NDT is a web-based platform for running the whole non-destructive testing job cycle in one system. AAP-NDT GmbH in Dortmund, a DÜRR NDT company, develops it, and DÜRR NDT sells it alongside its D-Tect X radiography software. An order starts at entry. Staff then assign inspectors, equipment, instructions, and standards to it, create and approve the test report, and archive the result. The vendor says it supports more than 11 test methods, including RT, UT, VT, MT, PT, and ET. Other modules cover test objects with measuring points and isometric drawings, which let you reopen a recurring job in one click. There are also inspector records with certificates, radiation dose, and medical check dates, plus equipment tracking with calibration due dates, a pricing and revenue view, a media manager, and a notification centre. The product is aimed at inspection service companies and at in-house NDT teams in energy, chemicals, aerospace, and oil and gas. Named users include Applus+, DEKRA Incos, HEMATITE, and Evonik. The main integration is with D-Tect X. Order data flows into D-Tect X, and once the X-ray images are evaluated, the results go back with one click and become a report sent for Level 3 approval. The vendor also mentions standard interfaces to CRM, ERP, and archiving systems, plus data import from inspection devices, but publishes no API documentation. There is no public pricing; buyers ask for a demo and get a quote after a requirements review. The main limitation is how little the vendor publishes. Security certifications, hosting details, offline use, and pricing are not documented, and there are no reviews on the major review sites. The product is also built around NDT, so it is not a general maintenance or asset management tool.
Our Rating
Who DRIVE NDT is best for
Best software for Engineering FirmsGood fit
Built for NDT inspection service companies such as Applus+, DEKRA, and HEMATITE that manage orders, inspectors, and reports for clients.
The vendor lists energy, utilities, and oil and gas among its target industries, and Applus+ used it on a wind energy project.
Less suited
Inspectors can enter results on tablets at the site, but offline operation is not documented.
Chemical and aerospace in-house NDT departments, such as Evonik, are named users and target industries.
Small NDT firms can use it, and a Lite edition has come bundled with D-Tect X, but setup is a consultative, quote-based process.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Covers the whole NDT job cycle in one cloud system, from order entry through inspector and equipment assignment to report approval and archiving.
- A direct link with DÜRR NDT's D-Tect X moves digital radiography results into a report with one click and sends it for Level 3 approval.
- Tracks NDT-specific staff data such as certificates, re-certification dates, medical checks, and radiation doses, and sends automatic reminders.
- Has users among large inspection firms: DEKRA Incos reported an estimated 90 to 99 percent drop in report errors, and Applus+ cut report delivery that used to take 24 to 48 hours on a wind project.
- Report templates are customizable, and every change is logged with an automatic revision update, which supports audit traceability.
Cons
- No public pricing, and no information on licence model or contract terms.
- No published security certifications, hosting location, or encryption details.
- Offline use in the field is not documented, and no native mobile app is described beyond browser access on tablets.
- No reviews on G2, Capterra, or SourceForge, so nearly all the evidence comes from the vendor or from case studies.
- The deepest automation is for digital radiography with D-Tect X; film-based RT and other methods get less automation.
Key Features
DRIVE NDT Pricing
DRIVE NDT
- Quote only after a demo and requirements analysis
- Configuration, optional data migration, training, and go-live support
- Order management, report generation, personnel, equipment, and customer modules
Frequently Asked Questions
The vendor offers a free demo on request. In July 2023, DÜRR NDT announced that each new D-Tect X licence came with one year of DRIVE NDT Lite at no charge. Check with the vendor whether that offer still runs.
Pricing is not published. The vendor's onboarding starts with a requirements analysis, followed by configuration, optional data migration, and training, so expect a custom quote.
The vendor says it supports more than 11 methods, including RT, UT, VT, MT, PT, and ET. DEKRA Incos reported using it for RT, PT, UT, PMI, VT, and hardness testing reports.
It connects directly to DÜRR NDT's D-Tect X radiography software. The vendor also mentions standard interfaces to CRM, ERP, and archiving systems, and importing data from inspection devices. No public API documentation was found.
Yes, it is web-based and works on tablets and smartphones. Applus+ inspectors entered results on tablets in real time. Offline operation is not documented.
AAP-NDT GmbH in Dortmund, Germany develops it and has built NDT software since 2015. It is marketed with DÜRR NDT. The website is available in German and English.
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