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iAuditor by SafetyCulture vs PlanGrid

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Construction

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
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: iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • They diverge on capability: iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where iAuditor by SafetyCulture and PlanGrid differ
AttributeiAuditor by SafetyCulturePlanGrid
Starting priceFree$39/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20041982

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Digital inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Analytics
  • Corrective actions
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Power BI

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Bluebeam

Both cover

  • Issue tracking
  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

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

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot iAuditor by SafetyCulture
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Where each one falls short

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

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

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

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

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want photo documentation.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is iAuditor by SafetyCulture or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. iAuditor by SafetyCulture starts at Free and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iAuditor by SafetyCulture or PlanGrid?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture and $39/month for PlanGrid.
Does iAuditor by SafetyCulture or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlanGrid starts at $39/month.
What is iAuditor by SafetyCulture best used for?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture is most often used for mobile inspection checklists for field teams and compliance auditing, real-time issue reporting and corrective action assignment, automated performance dashboards with real-time analytics and compliance tracking, offline-capable inspections on ios and android without internet connectivity. Of those, mobile inspection checklists for field teams and compliance auditing and real-time issue reporting and corrective action assignment are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can iAuditor by SafetyCulture do that PlanGrid cannot?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Analytics, Corrective actions. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Photo documentation, Punch lists, RFI management. Both handle Issue tracking, Procore, Data encryption, Access controls.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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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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