ArcGIS vs InspectionWorks Comparison
Compare ArcGIS vs InspectionWorks features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
ArcGIS
7.2/10
Esri's GIS platform for mapping, spatial analysis and field data collection, used by utilities, governments and infrastructure owners to manage networks and assets.
InspectionWorks
5.3/10
InspectionWorks is Waygate Technologies' cloud platform for storing and analyzing non-destructive testing data. It serves asset managers and inspection teams in aerospace MRO and industry.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 |
| Analytics | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| 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 | ||
| Asset Registry | ||
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Predictive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose ArcGIS
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose InspectionWorks
- Higher Cost score (4/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
ArcGIS
Pros
- One platform covers desktop, cloud, self-hosted and mobile GIS, so office and field teams work from the same data.
- Field Maps works fully offline for maps, forms, tasks and utility network tracing.
- Integrates with Cityworks, Salesforce, Power Automate and offers APIs for custom systems.
- G2 reviewers praise how it handles layers and datasets and how easy cloud access makes remote work.
Cons
- No public pricing, and reviewers cite subscription and credit costs as the main complaint.
- Credits are consumed by premium services, which can limit heavy use.
- ArcGIS Online lacks some geoprocessing tools found in ArcGIS Pro and Desktop.
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve without training.
InspectionWorks
Pros
- It accepts NDT data from Waygate hardware and from third-party devices, so inspection history from mixed device fleets ends up in one place.
- Analyze provides assisted and automated defect recognition for X-ray, CT and borescope inspections.
- Each asset's full inspection history stays linked to it, which supports long-term records for aviation MROs.
- It is backed by a large NDT hardware maker with roughly 1,500 staff, and Hexagon has agreed to buy that business.
Cons
- No public pricing.
- There are almost no independent user reviews on G2, Capterra or SourceForge.
- Hexagon's pending purchase of Waygate leaves the product roadmap uncertain.
- It has no work order, spare parts or wider maintenance management features.
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
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Frequently Asked Questions
ArcGIS scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 7.2/10 against 5.3/10 for InspectionWorks. The largest gap is in Customization: 8/10 for ArcGIS and 4/10 for InspectionWorks.
No, neither ArcGIS nor InspectionWorks lists a free plan.
