ikeGPS
6.1/10ikeGPS sells a pole data platform for utilities and telecom companies: the IKE Device, IKE Office Pro, and IKE PoleForeman. It covers field collection, pole loading analysis and joint-use workflows.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
ikeGPS offers a connected set of tools for overhead distribution assets, which mainly means utility poles. Field crews use the IKE Device, a laser and camera measurement unit, to capture a pole's height, attachments and location. The data goes to IKE Office Pro, a cloud platform where office staff review the collections on a map, annotate photos and export the results. PolePilot is an image-recognition assistant in Office Pro that speeds up annotation. IKE PoleForeman is a structural pole loading analysis tool that supports NESC compliance work. Other modules handle double wood management, NJUNS joint-use ticket automation and analysis services. The suite suits electric utilities, communications carriers and the engineering contractors who do make-ready and attachment permitting for them. The vendor says it serves 8 of the 10 largest North American investor-owned utilities. Pricing is mostly quote-based and billed annually. PoleForeman costs 2,500 USD per seat per year for 1 to 10 seats, and larger enterprise deals are custom. Office Pro with devices is quoted on request, needs one software seat per device, and charges extra for RTK. Office Pro exports to PoleForeman and Bentley SPIDAcalc, to GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, FME and Google Earth, and as KML, Excel and JSON, with an API available. The main limitation is how narrow it is. It is built almost entirely for poles and North American standards, it is not a general asset maintenance system, and it publishes little independent review evidence or security documentation.
Our Rating
Who ikeGPS is best for
Good fit
Built for utility pole inspection, loading analysis and joint use, and the vendor reports most large North American investor-owned utilities as customers.
The pricing page targets engineering firms and contractors who do make-ready and pole loading work.
Electric distribution companies use PoleForeman for NESC-compliant pole loading analysis.
The IKE Device and Office Pro forms are designed to capture complete pole data in a single field visit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- PoleForeman is one of the few pole loading analysis tools that North American utilities accept as standard, and it supports NESC compliance work.
- Office Pro exports to PoleForeman and SPIDAcalc in one click, which avoids re-entering field data.
- Built-in GIS integrations cover ArcGIS, QGIS, FME and Google Earth, and the vendor says API integrations carry no add-on fees.
- PoleForeman's small-team price is published, which lets contractors buy seats online.
Cons
- Most pricing is quote-only, and all subscription purchases are final with no refunds.
- It is narrowly focused on utility poles and is not a general maintenance or work order system.
- The vendor publishes no security certifications or trust documentation.
- There are few independent user reviews to check vendor claims against.
Key Features
ikeGPS Pricing
Field Data Collection (IKE Office Pro + IKE Device)
- Billed annually
- One Office Pro seat required per device
- IKE Device with tripod, case and field kit
- Full Office Pro access including PolePilot, dashboards, custom forms and integrations
IKE PoleForeman Enterprise
- 10 or more seats
- Custom equipment database
- Dedicated account management
- SSO and virtual desktop deployment
- Integration with IKE Office Pro and asset management tools
IKE PoleForeman Individuals & Small Teams
or $2,500/user/year (save 92%)
- ikeGPS customer support
- Self-paced online training
- 10 seat maximum, billed annually
- Standard RUS-based equipment database
- One annual PoleForeman seat license per seat
Frequently Asked Questions
For 1 to 10 seats, it costs 2,500 USD per seat per year, billed annually. Ten or more seats are priced as a custom enterprise deal.
No. The pricing FAQ says all subscription purchases are final and refers buyers to the Terms of Service.
PoleForeman, Bentley SPIDAcalc, ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, Google Earth, and design and joint-use systems. It exports KML, Excel, JSON and photo reports, and an API is available.
Field data collection uses the IKE Device, and each device needs one Office Pro seat. You can buy extra software seats beyond your device count.
Yes. ikeGPS offers self-paced training, instructor-led Office Pro and PoleForeman courses, and paid NESC and OSHA classes.
Online checkout accepts major credit cards. Invoicing and enterprise procurement are available on request.
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