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HammerTech vs Topcon MAGNET

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HammerTech

Construction

Construction safety and workforce management platform

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Topcon MAGNET logo

Topcon MAGNET

Construction

Field, office and cloud software for surveying and civil construction, built around Topcon instruments

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HammerTech pricing not published; requires demo request or direct contact; Topcon MAGNET mAGNET is built around Topcon and Sokkia hardware, so a firm running mixed instrument brands will not get the field workflows it expects and is better served by manufacturer-independent field software.
  • They diverge on capability: HammerTech covers Contractor prequalification, Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HammerTech and Topcon MAGNET actually diverge.

Attributes where HammerTech and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeHammerTechTopcon MAGNET
Starting price$500/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Android, Web
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 HammerTech

  • Contractor prequalification
  • Site access control
  • Safety orientation
  • Incident management
  • Workforce tracking
  • Procore
  • Autodesk
  • Oracle

Only in Topcon MAGNET

  • MAGNET Field
  • MAGNET Office
  • MAGNET Enterprise
  • Machine control model preparation
  • Mass haul and earthwork
  • Point layout and stakeout
  • Live field to office link
  • Standard format exchange

What people use each for

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

HammerTech

  • Contractor managementnot Topcon MAGNET
  • Safety compliancenot Topcon MAGNET
  • Workforce trackingnot Topcon MAGNET
  • Incident reportingnot Topcon MAGNET
  • Site access controlnot Topcon MAGNET

Topcon MAGNET

  • A civil contractor running Topcon grade control that needs design models prepared and pushed to machines from one environmentnot HammerTech
  • A survey crew doing construction layout with Topcon total stations and wanting field data to reach the office without a memory cardnot HammerTech
  • An earthworks estimator producing takeoff quantities and mass haul plans from engineering drawingsnot HammerTech
  • A firm standardising on one manufacturer end to end to reduce the number of software packages its crews have to learnnot HammerTech

Where each one falls short

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

HammerTech

  • Pricing not published; requires demo request or direct contact
  • No per-seat fees but custom pricing model requires sales consultation

Topcon MAGNET

  • MAGNET is built around Topcon and Sokkia hardware, so a firm running mixed instrument brands will not get the field workflows it expects and is better served by manufacturer-independent field software.
  • Topcon does not publish a rate card and sells through dealers, so two customers can pay materially different prices for the same licences depending on region and negotiation.
  • Cloud connectivity through MAGNET Enterprise is commonly bundled for the first year and then charged, which surprises firms that budgeted only for the licence.
  • Office capability is spread across modules and disciplines rather than sold as one product, so getting from data collection to machine control model preparation can require more than one purchase.
  • The office desktop software is Windows only and the wider line has been reorganised more than once, so buyers should confirm which specific product name their dealer is quoting and how long it will be supported.

Pricing, plan by plan

HammerTech

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Worker management
    • Safety compliance
    • Incident reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-project support
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

Topcon MAGNET

On request
  • MAGNET Field$undefined/year
    • Data collector licence
    • Sold through Topcon dealers
    • Annual service plan renewals available
  • MAGNET Office$undefined/year
    • Desktop licence with modules by discipline
    • Includes cloud connectivity for a first year
    • Renewal quoted separately
  • MAGNET Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Cloud project storage and field to office exchange
    • Subscription renewed annually
    • Bundled initially with Office licences

Which should you pick?

Choose HammerTech if

  • You need contractor prequalification.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want site access control.
HammerTech review

Choose Topcon MAGNET if

  • You need magnet field.
  • You work on Windows, Android, Web.
  • You also want magnet office.
Topcon MAGNET review

Questions people ask

Is HammerTech or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. HammerTech starts at $500/month and Topcon MAGNET at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HammerTech or Topcon MAGNET?
HammerTech starts at $500/month and Topcon MAGNET at On request.
Does HammerTech or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
HammerTech runs on Web, Ios, Android. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
What is HammerTech best used for?
HammerTech is most often used for contractor management, safety compliance, workforce tracking, incident reporting. Of those, contractor management and safety compliance are not what Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can HammerTech do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
HammerTech covers Contractor prequalification, Site access control, Safety orientation, Incident management. Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HammerTech: How much does HammerTech cost?

HammerTech does not publish pricing on its website. The company uses a custom pricing model and directs prospective customers to request a demo or contact sales directly.

Source
Topcon MAGNET: Does MAGNET work with Trimble or Leica instruments?

Not as a practical daily workflow. It exchanges standard file formats but the field software is designed for Topcon and Sokkia hardware.

HammerTech: Does HammerTech charge per-seat fees?

No. HammerTech explicitly states 'No Per-Seat Fees. Because Safety Requires Everyone.' Every worker and subcontractor gets access with no extra fees.

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Topcon MAGNET: Is pricing published?

No. MAGNET is sold through Topcon dealers with quotes varying by region and configuration.

HammerTech: How can I get HammerTech pricing?

Contact HammerTech to request a demo or pricing quote by calling (855) 999-7958, visiting their pricing page at https://www.hammertech.com/en-us/pricing, or using their contact form.

Source
Topcon MAGNET: Is the cloud service included?

Typically for a first year with a licence, then renewable as a paid subscription.

Topcon MAGNET: Can I get my data out at project closeout?

Yes, through LandXML, DXF and standard survey exchange formats, though field-specific configuration does not transfer to a competitor.

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