Carlson Scan3D vs Inspectivity: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Carlson Scan3D and Inspectivity to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Carlson Scan3D
5.3/10
A handheld 3D scanning app for iOS LiDAR devices and Carlson Windows tablets. It produces colour point clouds for surveyors, engineers and construction teams.
Inspectivity
6.5/10
Inspectivity is a no-code cloud and mobile platform from Perth that lets energy, mining and engineering teams run digital inspections, track issues and model asset hierarchies.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | A$75/user/mo Essentials |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | A$600/mo Professional |
| Features | ||
| Offline Field App | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Carlson Scan3D vs Inspectivity cost by team size
| Team size | Carlson Scan3D | Inspectivity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | A$75/moEssentials |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | A$600/moProfessional |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | A$600/moProfessional |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | A$600/moProfessional |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | A$600/moProfessional |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Carlson Scan3D
- Higher Integration score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Inspectivity
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
Carlson Scan3D
Pros
- All processing happens on the device, so scans can be made in trenches, vaults or remote sites without a connection.
- Exports DP, E57, RCS, LAS and LAZ files, which load into most point cloud tools.
- Scans can be geo-referenced with Carlson GNSS receivers and survey control files.
- Merges with drone, terrestrial and aerial LiDAR clouds in Carlson Point Cloud to fill gaps.
Cons
- Windows prices are not published, so buyers must go through a dealer.
- Phone LiDAR and depth-camera capture suits small objects and spaces, not large sites.
- There are almost no independent user reviews or ratings to check its performance.
- LandXML model comparison and direct .DP import into Carlson Point Cloud were announced as coming soon at launch.
Inspectivity
Pros
- The no-code form builder lets teams build their own inspection templates with measurements, text fields and photos, with no developer needed.
- The mobile app works offline, which suits remote mine and energy sites.
- The company holds ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, and Enterprise offers single-tenant hosting.
- A 14-day free trial needs no credit card, and Essentials starts at AUD 75 per month.
Cons
- API, SSO and BI integration are only available on the Enterprise plan.
- Essentials is tightly capped at one project, 1,000 items and three templates.
- There are few independent reviews to judge it by.
- It is not a full CMMS, and spare parts and maintenance scheduling are not clearly offered.
Not sold on either?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inspectivity scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.5/10 against 5.3/10 for Carlson Scan3D. The largest gap is in Customization: 4/10 for Carlson Scan3D and 8/10 for Inspectivity.
No, neither Carlson Scan3D nor Inspectivity lists a free plan.
