PolyWorks vs Trendspek Comparison
Compare PolyWorks vs Trendspek features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
PolyWorks
6.5/10
PolyWorks is InnovMetric's 3D dimensional analysis and quality control software suite. Manufacturers use it to inspect parts with CMMs, portable metrology devices and point cloud scanners.
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 | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Integration | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Analytics | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free PolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Inspection Automation | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Drone Inspection | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
PolyWorks vs Trendspek cost by team size
| Team size | PolyWorks | Trendspek |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | FreePolyWorks|Reviewer | Contact for pricing |
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 PolyWorks
- Has a free plan (Trendspek does not)
- Higher Integration score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose Trendspek
- Higher Security score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Cost score (5/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for engineering firms (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
PolyWorks
Pros
- Supports a very wide range of hardware, including probing arms, laser trackers, point cloud scanners and CNC CMMs through direct drivers or I++.
- Can convert one inspection sequence to run on CMMs of different brands.
- Macro scripting and sequence editing make repeated, high-volume inspections efficient.
- Produces First Article Inspection reports that comply with AS9102 and PPAP, and includes SPC and Gauge R&R studies.
- A free Reviewer app lets stakeholders examine inspection results without buying a license.
Cons
- No public pricing, and a reseller comparison places it in the most expensive tier.
- A steep learning curve, which a reseller rates as the hardest of the packages it compared.
- Very few public user reviews; G2 lists too few reviews to give buying insight.
- Built for dimensional metrology, not for maintenance, asset management or field work.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trendspek scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.5/10 for PolyWorks. The largest gap is in Security: 5/10 for PolyWorks and 9/10 for Trendspek.
PolyWorks has a free plan; Trendspek does not list one.
Trendspek is the better fit for engineering firms: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for PolyWorks.
