Comparison · 2026
Spectora vs Inspect Ace
Last updated Oct 24, 2026 · Reviewed by Moe Bedard, CCPI, CMI
Spectora costs $109 a month (or $1,090 a year) for one inspector plus $99 a month for each extra inspector, while Inspect Ace starts at $39 a month and includes home, commercial and mold reports in one account. Pick Spectora if you want the most widely known home inspection brand; pick Inspect Ace if you want AI-written findings, voice notes and a built-in CRM for about a third of the price.
Spectora is one of the best-known home inspection apps. Its own pricing page says it is trusted by over 12,000 inspectors, and HomeGauge now brands itself as a Spectora company. It is polished and popular, but it is also one of the most expensive tools in the market, and a second inspector nearly doubles the bill.
At a glance
Inspect Ace
$39/mo
Home, commercial and mold in one account. 5 free reports.
Spectora
$109/month or $1,090/year
Best for: Established home inspection firms that want the best-known brand and don't mind paying more for it.
Spectora pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $109/month ($1,308 a year) | Report writing, scheduling and payments for 1 inspector |
| Annual | $1,090/year | Same as monthly, $218 saved |
| Extra inspector | $99/month or $999/year each | Each additional inspector on the account |
| Website add-on | $69/month or $699/year + $499 setup | Inspector website (setup $100 with annual software) |
| Premium website | $159/month or $1,599/year + $799 setup | Larger marketing website package |
From the Spectora 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 | Spectora |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inspector, monthly billing | $468 (Core) | $1,308 |
| 3 inspectors | $1,188 (Pro) | $3,684 (monthly billing) |
Feature comparison (23 features)
| Feature | Inspect Ace | Spectora |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/month (Core) | $109/month |
| Extra inspectors | Pro: 3 inspectors for $99/month total | $99/month per inspector |
| Free trial | 5 free reports, no card, no time limit | 2 free inspections, no time limit (new customers) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Client portal + PDF | Yes | Yes |
| E-signed agreements | Yes | Yes |
| Invoices and online payments | Yes | Yes |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Leads, clients and estimates (CRM) | Yes | Scheduling and client tools |
| 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 Spectora does not clearly publish it, so we don't guess. Sources are listed below.
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Pros and cons of Spectora
Pros
- Large user base and a report look many agents already know.
- Scheduling, agreements and payments built in.
- Many integrations built over years, plus optional inspector websites.
Cons
- $109 a month is roughly 2.8 times the Inspect Ace Core price.
- Each extra inspector adds $99 a month, so a 3-inspector team pays $307 a month on monthly billing.
- Websites are extra, with setup fees of $499 to $799 for most buyers.
- Built around home inspections; check with Spectora before relying on it for commercial or mold reports.
Why inspectors switch from Spectora
- Pay $39 a month instead of $109 for the same core job: inspect, write the report, deliver it and get paid.
- Run a 3-inspector team on Pro for $99 a month instead of about $307 a month.
- Do home, commercial and mold inspections from one login with no second subscription.
- AI that drafts defect findings from your photos and learns your own wording over time.
- Voice notes in any text box, so you can talk instead of type in the attic or crawlspace.
Most inspectors who look for a Spectora alternative tell the same story. The software works, but the monthly bill keeps climbing, and every new inspector adds another $99. A one-inspector business pays $1,308 a year on monthly billing just for the report tool, before any website.
Inspect Ace was built by working inspectors at U.S. Commercial Building Inspections and Mold Safe Solutions, who run real home, commercial and mold jobs on it every week. Every feature on this page is something those teams use in the field today.
Where Spectora is a good fit
Spectora has a large user base, a polished report look and many integrations built over years. Plenty of agents in some markets already recognize its reports. If your business depends on a specific Spectora integration, check that Inspect Ace covers your needs before you switch.
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. Spectora remains a reasonable choice for established home inspection firms that want the best-known brand and don't mind paying more for 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 Spectora cost in 2026?
- Spectora's pricing page lists $109 a month or $1,090 a year for one inspector, plus $99 a month ($999 a year) for each additional inspector. Websites cost extra.
- Is Inspect Ace cheaper than Spectora?
- Yes. Inspect Ace Core is $39 a month and Pro is $99 a month for up to 3 inspectors, compared with $109 a month for one Spectora inspector.
- Does Spectora own HomeGauge?
- HomeGauge's own pricing page now brands it as 'HomeGauge, a Spectora company' and offers Spectora trials alongside HomeGauge.
- Can I move my Spectora templates to Inspect Ace?
- You can export your checklist as a PDF or CSV and upload it in Inspect Ace; the AI drafts a matching template that you review and edit.
- Does Spectora have a free trial?
- According to HomeGauge's pricing page, new Spectora customers can try 2 free inspections with no time limit. Inspect Ace gives you 5 free reports with no card.
Sources
- Spectora pricing page (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- HomeGauge pricing page (Spectora trial offer) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Inspect Ace pricing (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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