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eSUB vs iAuditor by SafetyCulture

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eSUB

Construction

Cloud-based mobile construction management platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iAuditor by SafetyCulture logo

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Construction

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: eSUB limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries; iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • They diverge on capability: eSUB covers Mobile task management, iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eSUB and iAuditor by SafetyCulture actually diverge.

Attributes where eSUB and iAuditor by SafetyCulture differ
AttributeeSUBiAuditor by SafetyCulture
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in eSUB

  • Mobile task management
  • Timesheet tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Job costing
  • Field notes
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Box

Only in iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Digital inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Issue tracking
  • Analytics
  • Corrective actions
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Audit trails
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

eSUB

  • Project management for commercial construction subcontractorsnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Daily reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders from the fieldnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Crew time capture on mobile devicesnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Labour, job cost, equipment and material reportingnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Centralised drawing and document managementnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Mobile inspection checklists for field teams and compliance auditingnot eSUB
  • Real-time issue reporting and corrective action assignmentnot eSUB
  • Automated performance dashboards with real-time analytics and compliance trackingnot eSUB
  • Offline-capable inspections on iOS and Android without internet connectivitynot eSUB
  • Integration with SAP, Tableau, PowerBI for enterprise data systemsnot eSUB

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

eSUB

  • Limited to commercial subcontractors; not suitable for general contractors or non-construction industries
  • Custom pricing with no transparent public pricing makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers
  • Narrow candidate list with only one direct competitor (Procore) in the space
  • May have smaller feature set compared to enterprise construction platforms

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • The free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • AI credits are metered per seat per month, at 300 on free, 500 on Premium and 800 on Enterprise
  • Unlimited templates and advanced analytics require Premium at $24 per seat per month billed annually
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Premium from $24 to $29 per seat
  • The 99.9% uptime commitment and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

eSUB

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Mobile task management
    • Timesheet tracking
    • Document management
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Accounting integration
    • Custom workflows

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited inspections
    • Basic templates
    • Photo capture
  • Premium$19/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
    • Integrations
  • EnterpriseFree
    • SSO
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose eSUB if

  • You need mobile task management.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want timesheet tracking.
eSUB review

Choose iAuditor by SafetyCulture if

  • You need digital inspections.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want safety audits.
iAuditor by SafetyCulture review

Questions people ask

Is eSUB or iAuditor by SafetyCulture better?
Neither clearly leads. eSUB starts at $49/month and iAuditor by SafetyCulture at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eSUB or iAuditor by SafetyCulture?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for eSUB and Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture.
Does eSUB or iAuditor by SafetyCulture run on more platforms?
eSUB runs on iOS, Android, Web. iAuditor by SafetyCulture runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eSUB starts at $49/month.
What is eSUB best used for?
eSUB is most often used for project management for commercial construction subcontractors, daily reports, rfis, submittals and change orders from the field, crew time capture on mobile devices, labour, job cost, equipment and material reporting. Of those, project management for commercial construction subcontractors and daily reports, rfis, submittals and change orders from the field are not what iAuditor by SafetyCulture is typically brought in for.
What can eSUB do that iAuditor by SafetyCulture cannot?
eSUB covers Mobile task management, Timesheet tracking, Photo documentation, Job costing. iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Analytics. Both handle Procore, Audit trails, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eSUB: What is eSUB designed for and who is the primary user?

eSUB is a mobile-first construction management platform built exclusively for commercial subcontractors. It connects the field to the office through mobile apps and web interfaces for creating, tracking, and managing documents and daily activities.

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture: Is Mitti (formerly iAuditor) free?

Mitti offers a free tier to start inspections and manage issues. Pricing for premium or team plans is not displayed on the vendor website.

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eSUB: What key features does eSUB Cloud include?

eSUB includes submittals, change orders, RFIs, daily reports, mobile app functionality, email integration, field notes, time cards, project management, document management, time tracking, and job costing capabilities.

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture: What is the cost of Mitti for small teams?

Mitti does not publish per-user or team-based pricing on its website. The vendor directs users to book a demo to discuss plans and costs.

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eSUB: Does eSUB offer a free trial?

Yes. eSUB offers a 14-day free trial as well as customized demos. The demo includes a 45-minute guided walkthrough in a staged demo project.

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture: Does Mitti charge per inspection or per user?

Mitti's pricing model (per-user, per-inspection, or flat-rate) is not disclosed on the vendor site. Users must request pricing information directly from sales.

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eSUB: How does eSUB pricing work?

eSUB Cloud pricing depends on user count and modules required; quotes are provided on a customized basis. No implementation fees apply for standard scopes, and no per-job charges are assessed. Updates are included in the subscription.

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eSUB: What platforms does eSUB support?

eSUB offers mobile apps for both iOS and Android, as well as a web interface. The platform is designed mobile-first with field-focused functionality.

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