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Modern, web-based home inspection software

Last updated: November 2024

Spectora - 2024 Pricing, Features, Reviews, & Alternatives

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What is Spectora?

Created for modern user-experience, Spectora is home inspection software that is designed for creating interactive, professional and easy to read home inspection reports. Spectora's web-based and intuitive report writing software and mobile applications produce modern reports. Mac/iOS and Android/PC friendly, Spectora is built with the modern home inspector in mind and utilizes technology to be more efficient, produce elegant reports, and grow the business. It offers a quick learning curve and powerful tools to manage your agent and customer outreach. Spectora's agency-class websites gives users personalized advice on how to increase their SEO and online presence to get more agent referrals and customer leads.

With Spectora, inspectors can increase the efficiency of their reporting through automated client communication, online payments, and useful operational indicators. The software also automates tasks like inspection reminders, online scheduling and agreement acceptance. The reports created by Spectora feature prominent videos and images to aid with understanding and illustrate issues. The sidebar navigation and jump links allow agents and clients to find the information quickly, and the user can even filter by high-priority items, full report or all deficiencies.

The software allows the clients to view a photo in a full-screen lightbox and examine the hard-to-see details. For those who want the low-tech approach, the software has visually appealing PDF output. It even has Texas WDI, TREC, and Florida Wind Mitigation PDF outputs.

Benefits of using Spectora

• Features simple, clean navigation and layout that saves default comments for any section, item or defect

• The platform is fully customizable to suit the needs of the user’s workflow. Also, it focuses on easy navigation, on-site reporting, and in-report template updating.

• The Spectora photo editor comes with circles/arrows that point out defects.

• The platform is compatible with all devices including PC, Mac, Windows, Android phone or tablet, and iPhone and iPad.

• Offers agency-class websites and hosting that gives users personalized advice on how to increase SEO and online presence to get new leads.

Starting from

99

Per month

Spectora's key features

GetApp's analysis of 133 verified user reviews collected between July 2021 and September 2024 identified Spectora's most critical features and how it performs according to users.

Features

4.9

/5

885

Ease of use

4.9

/5

885

Residential Inspections

Reviewers appreciate Spectora's residential inspections capabilities. They report that the software is easy to use, efficient, and reliable, allowing them to complete reports on-site and send them from mobile devices. Users highlight the professional and clean look of the reports, which clients and agents find easy to read. They also mention the ability to add detailed descriptions and photos, which enhances report quality. However, some users note occasional software glitches and a cumbersome setup process. Of the 68 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Residential Inspections, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Add & Edit Photos

Users find Spectora's add and edit photos capabilities valuable for inspections. They report that adding and annotating photos is straightforward, with capabilities like arrows and boxes to highlight issues. Reviewers appreciate the ability to edit photos on both mobile and desktop, which saves time. However, some mention difficulties with photo orientation and editing tools on the mobile app. They also note occasional issues with photo resolution and the need for more editing options. Of the 52 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Add & Edit Photos, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Report Summary

Reviewers highlight the usefulness of Spectora's report summary capabilities. They say it helps clients quickly see and discuss significant findings, reducing unnecessary calls. Users appreciate the clean, organized, and professional look of the summaries, which are easy to navigate. They mention that the summary helps them review and edit reports efficiently before sending them. However, some users wish for more customization options and better alignment between their view and the client's view. Of the 56 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Report Summary, 98% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Templates

Users appreciate the flexibility and customization of Spectora's templates. They report that templates can be tailored to specific needs, making report writing more efficient. Reviewers mention the availability of pre-loaded templates and the ability to share and purchase templates from other users. They find the customization process initially time-consuming but ultimately beneficial. However, some users note that the preloaded templates lack a comment library and that the template organization can be confusing. Of the 59 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Templates, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Payment Processing

Reviewers find Spectora's payment processing capabilities convenient and efficient. They report that clients can easily pay through their portal, and payments are processed quickly. Users appreciate the integration with QuickBooks and the ability to publish reports only after payment is made. However, some mention high processing fees and occasional issues with check processing. They also note that the capability could be more transparent and less expensive. Of the 48 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Payment Processing, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.


Alerts/Notifications

Users value Spectora's alerts and notifications capabilities for keeping them informed and organized. They report that automated notifications for scheduling, changes, and payments help improve customer service and streamline operations. Reviewers appreciate the ability to customize alerts and the notifications for undelivered emails. However, some find the setup process cumbersome and note that advanced capabilities can be expensive. They also mention occasional issues with notifications not being clear or in context. Of the 25 Spectora users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Alerts/Notifications, 80% rated this feature as important or highly important.


All Spectora features

Appointment Management
Mobile Access
Inspection Management
Customizable Branding
Customizable Fields
Image Capture
Mobile App
Customer Database
Customizable Reports
Document Storage
Activity Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Offline Access
Comment Library
Real-Time Data
Video Support
Electronic Signature
Reporting/Analytics
Forms Management
Third-Party Integrations
Repair Estimates
Drag & Drop
Task Scheduling
Commercial Inspections
Workflow Management

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Spectora pricing

Pricing options
Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range

Value for money

4.8

/5

885

Starting from

99

Per month

Flat Rate

Spectora support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Phone Support
Knowledge Base
Email/Help Desk
Chat
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
Videos
In Person

Spectora reviews

Overall rating

4.9

/5

885

Positive reviews

98

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.71/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

839

30

10

2

4

Pros
They are always helpful, responsive and courteous. They listen to our ideas and suggestions, and implement those that will benefit the whole of the users.
My clients are impressed and my realtors prefer the reports from Spectora over any other format for ease of use on their end. I highly recommend Spectora software.
The team at Spectora does a great job. They continually support their customers while striving to improve their software in a responsible manner.
Cons
The software crashes multiple times during an inspection. This is extremely frustrating especially when in a compromised environment or bad location.
When I view the calendar, my screen auto scrolls down over and over. I'm not sure that this is a Spectora problem or a web browser but that gets a little annoying.
I have had a small problem and the follow up has been terrible. I have looped in ownership multiple times and nobody cares which is a bit alarming to me.

Spectora FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Spectora offer?

Spectora has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $99.00/month
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)


Q. Who are the typical users of Spectora?

Spectora has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Spectora support?

Spectora supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Spectora support mobile devices?

Spectora supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does Spectora offer an API?

No, Spectora does not have an API available.


Q. What other apps does Spectora integrate with?

Spectora integrates with the following applications:
Zapier, QuickBooks Online Advanced, Google Calendar, Mailchimp, Google Maps


Q. What level of support does Spectora offer?

Spectora offers the following support options:
Phone Support, Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, Chat, FAQs/Forum

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