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iAuditor by SafetyCulture vs Topcon MAGNET

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Construction

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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

  • 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; 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: iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where iAuditor by SafetyCulture and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeiAuditor by SafetyCultureTopcon MAGNET
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Android, Web
Founded2004Unknown

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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture

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

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.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

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

Topcon MAGNET

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

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

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

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 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 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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. iAuditor by SafetyCulture starts at Free and Topcon MAGNET at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iAuditor by SafetyCulture or Topcon MAGNET?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture and On request for Topcon MAGNET.
Does iAuditor by SafetyCulture or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture runs on Web, Ios, Android. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Topcon MAGNET starts at On request.
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 Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can iAuditor by SafetyCulture do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Analytics. Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

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.

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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.

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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Topcon MAGNET: Is pricing published?

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

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.

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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