Comparison · 2026
Home Inspector Pro vs Inspect Ace
Last updated Oct 24, 2026 · Reviewed by Moe Bedard, CCPI, CMI
Home Inspector Pro is a long-running report writer known for deeply customizable templates, while Inspect Ace is a phone-first app with prebuilt home, commercial and mold templates, AI-written findings and voice notes from $39 a month. Choose Home Inspector Pro if you have years invested in a custom template; choose Inspect Ace if you want to finish the report on site with less clicking.
Home Inspector Pro (HIP) has been around for a long time and is known for deep, customizable templates, with roots in desktop software. It now offers mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play and a scheduling add-on called HIP Office. Its pricing page was not available when we checked, so contact HIP for a current quote.
At a glance
Inspect Ace
$39/mo
Home, commercial and mold in one account. 5 free reports.
Home Inspector Pro
Not listed publicly (check vendor)
Best for: Inspectors who already run a heavily customized HIP template and want to keep it.
Home Inspector Pro pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Report software | Not published (page unavailable Oct 24, 2026) | Desktop report writer and mobile apps |
| HIP Office | Check with vendor | Scheduling and office tools |
From the Home Inspector Pro website, checked Oct 24, 2026. Prices can change; confirm with the vendor.
Inspect Ace pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free start | $0 for your first 5 reports | Every feature, no card needed |
| Core | $39/month | 1 inspector, unlimited home, commercial and mold inspections, AI, voice notes, CRM, invoices, client portal, texting |
| Pro | $99/month | Up to 3 inspectors, shared defect library, automatic review requests, call and text tracking, marketing tools |
Cost over one year
| Scenario | Inspect Ace | Home Inspector Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inspector | $468 (Core) | Quote from vendor |
| 3 inspectors | $1,188 (Pro) | Check with vendor |
Feature comparison (23 features)
| Feature | Inspect Ace | Home Inspector Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/month (Core) | Not published |
| Extra inspectors | Pro: 3 inspectors for $99/month total | Check with vendor |
| Free trial | 5 free reports, no card, no time limit | Check with vendor |
| Home inspection reports | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial reports (ComSOP / ASTM E2018 style) | Yes, included | Check with vendor |
| Mold inspection reports | Yes, included | Check with vendor |
| Home, commercial and mold in one account | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Prebuilt templates | Yes | Yes, highly customizable |
| Upload a PDF/CSV checklist to build a template | Yes, AI drafts it | Check with vendor |
| AI findings from photos | Yes, learns your wording | Check with vendor |
| AI plain-language executive summary | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Voice notes in any text box | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Repair cost estimates per item | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Works offline, syncs automatically | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Phone, tablet and computer | Yes (web app + Android) | Yes (iOS and Android apps) |
| Client portal + PDF | Yes | Check with vendor |
| E-signed agreements | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Invoices and online payments | Yes | Check with vendor |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Leads, clients and estimates (CRM) | Yes | HIP Office scheduling |
| Business texting and calls | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Automatic review requests | Yes (Pro) | Check with vendor |
| Lab result summaries in the report | Yes | Check with vendor |
"Check with vendor" means Home Inspector Pro does not clearly publish it, so we don't guess. Sources are listed below.
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Pros and cons of Home Inspector Pro
Pros
- Very configurable templates that long-time users have tuned for years.
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android.
- Scheduling available through HIP Office.
Cons
- Pricing is not listed openly, so it's harder to compare.
- Heavier setup: custom templates take time to build and maintain.
- Desktop-era workflow can mean finishing reports at night instead of on site.
Why inspectors switch from Home Inspector Pro
- Start inspecting the same day with prebuilt home, commercial and mold templates.
- Upload your existing checklist as a PDF or CSV and let AI turn it into a template.
- Write findings from photos with AI instead of clicking through long comment lists.
- Use voice notes anywhere in the app on any phone, tablet or computer.
- Know your price up front: $39 a month Core, $99 a month Pro.
Desktop-era tools were built for a time when you took notes on site and wrote the report at night. Today clients and agents expect the report the same day, often within hours.
Inspect Ace is designed to finish most of the report on site. Photos go into an inbox, the AI suggests the defect, the severity and a recommendation, and you approve or edit each one. When you leave the property, the report is mostly written.
Where Home Inspector Pro is a good fit
Home Inspector Pro is very configurable, and long-time users have tuned their templates over many years. If you rely on a heavily customized template, plan an hour to rebuild it in Inspect Ace, or upload it as a PDF or CSV and let the AI draft it for you.
Our verdict
For most home, commercial and mold inspectors, Inspect Ace gives more for less: AI findings from photos, voice notes, a CRM, texting and a client portal for $39 a month, with home, commercial and mold reports in one account. Home Inspector Pro remains a reasonable choice for inspectors who already run a heavily customized HIP template and want to keep it.
How to switch
- Create a free account. Your first 5 reports are free and no card is needed.
- Pick a prebuilt template, or upload your current checklist as a PDF or CSV.
- Add your logo and company details so reports carry your brand.
- Run your next inspection on your phone, using photos and voice notes.
- Publish the report and send your client the portal link by email or text.
Common questions
- How much does Home Inspector Pro cost?
- Home Inspector Pro did not publish a pricing page when we checked on October 24, 2026. Contact the vendor for a current price. Inspect Ace is $39 a month for Core and $99 a month for Pro.
- Does Home Inspector Pro have a mobile app?
- Yes. Home Inspector Pro links to iOS App Store and Google Play apps from its home page.
- Can I import my Home Inspector Pro template?
- Export or print your template as a PDF or CSV, upload it in Inspect Ace, and the AI drafts a matching template for you to review.
- Is Inspect Ace good for commercial and mold work too?
- Yes. Every Inspect Ace plan includes home, commercial and mold inspections in the same account.
- Will the AI write my report without me?
- No. The AI only suggests findings; nothing reaches the client until you approve it.
Sources
- Home Inspector Pro home page (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- HIP Office scheduling (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Inspect Ace pricing (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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