What 3D Inspection System does

3-D Inspection Systems, Inc., operating as 3D Inspection System, is a Florida-based (Fort Myers) private software company founded in 1987 that develops inspection reporting software for home, building, marine survey, mold, and environmental inspectors. Its product suite centers on three perpetual-licensed desktop editions — Focus ($900), Standard ($1,199), and Premier ($1,399) — complemented by the 3D Mobile Inspector companion app for field data capture and Cloud3D Services for cloud-based file synchronization and overage blocks. The platform integrates report writing, a client database, scheduling, and office management, and ships with a Custom Form Studio that allows inspectors to build highly tailored forms and report templates, supplemented by state-specific WDO/WDI form packs, a marine survey module, and a library of pre-written phrases and comments.

The company operates a product-led, direct-to-consumer model: software is sold via its WooCommerce-powered online shop, with a free 30-day fully functional trial, optional annual subscription renewals at $249, and installment payment plans (e.g., $89/month for 17 months on Standard). Revenue streams mix one-time license sales, recurring subscriptions, add-on content, and usage-based cloud charges. Customer reach is concentrated in North America (US/Canada), with toll-free and local phone support also offered for Australia and New Zealand, and demand generated through organic search, the company's learning portal and tips-and-tricks blog, YouTube and Facebook channels, and referrals from industry associations including ASHI, CAHPI, CREIA, NACHI, FABI, and HITA.

3D Inspection System is a bootstrapped, founder-controlled business with 1-10 employees and no disclosed external funding. Its installed base appears to consist overwhelmingly of individual inspectors and very small firms (the company cites multiple SMB testimonials), with switching costs reinforced by the deep customization each user builds into their form sets. Competitive positioning emphasizes affordability (entry at $900), flexibility of report formatting, integrated office management, and responsive in-house customer support rather than AI, analytics, or platform ecosystem breadth.

Name

3D Inspection System

Legal name

3-D Inspection Systems, Inc.

Website

https://3dinspection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

3D Inspection System, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, develops perpetual-licensed desktop and mobile inspection reporting software (Focus, Standard, Premier editions, plus 3D Mobile Inspector and Cloud3D) for home, building, marine, and mold inspectors, sold direct via its website and annual subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales (Perpetual): The company sells one-time perpetual licenses for its desktop inspection software across three editions: Focus ($900), Standard ($1,199), and Premier ($1,399). Additional branch/inspector licenses are available at $900–$1,000 per seat. These are one-time purchases giving perpetual access.
2. Subscription / Renewal Plans: Optional subscription plan for ongoing software updates, support, and cloud services. Renewal prices: Base subscription $249/year, Branch subscription $249/year. 2-year renewal for recently expired subscription: $498. Upgrade options available for version updates.
3. Add-on Products and Content: The company sells add-on content modules including state-specific WDO/WDI forms (Florida, California, Texas, etc.), The Book of Phrases & Comments ($95), and supplemental network licenses ($429). Also offers inspection overage blocks of 500 reports at $125 via Cloud3D Services.
4. Payment Plans: Installment payment plans are offered for Standard editions at $89/month for 17 months, and for branch licenses at $89/month for 13 months, enabling customers to spread the cost of perpetual licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

3D Inspection System develops and sells desktop and mobile inspection reporting software for home, building, marine survey, mold, and environmental inspectors. The platform combines an auto-formatting report writer with a customizable form studio, integrated client/scheduling/office management, and a mobile companion app for field data capture, sold as tiered perpetual licenses (Focus, Standard, Premier) with optional annual subscription renewals and cloud sync via Cloud3D.

Product overview

3D Inspection System provides a suite of inspection reporting software for home, building, marine survey, mold, and environmental inspectors. The product portfolio includes three desktop editions (Focus, Standard, and Premier) as a tiered platform architecture with increasing feature depth, complemented by a mobile app for field data collection. Additional products include specialized Marine Survey Reporter, Cloud3D Services for data synchronization, branch and network license add-ons for team deployments, state-specific WDO/WDI form packages, and pre-built residential form templates. The software emphasizes customizable report generation, photo integration, and professional document output for inspectors who need efficient, field-ready reporting solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3D Mobile Inspector: Mobile application for field inspections that integrates with desktop software
• Cloud3D
• Custom Form Studio

Products and services

• 3D Focus Edition Streamlined desktop inspection reporting software designed for efficient, focused inspections with fewer steps, targeting entry-level inspectors. Sold as a $900 one-time perpetual license with $900 per additional inspector seat; upgradeable to Standard ($599) or Premier ($699).
• 3D Standard Edition Mid-tier desktop inspection reporting software with the core 3D report writer, Custom Form Studio, and field-to-report workflow for home and building inspectors. Sold as a $1,199 one-time perpetual license, available on a $89/month for 17 months payment plan; additional branch seat at $900.
• 3D Premier Edition Full-featured desktop inspection reporting software with advanced customization, complete office management, scheduling, and database capabilities for high-volume inspection firms. Sold as a $1,399 one-time perpetual license with $1,000 per additional inspector seat; upgradable from Standard ($399).
• 3D Mobile Edition (Mobile Inspector) Mobile companion application that allows inspectors to capture photos and findings directly into the inspection report from the field, with annotations, signatures, and synchronization back to the desktop 3D software.
• 3D Marine Survey Reporter Focus Edition Specialized inspection software for marine surveyors to produce comprehensive vessel inspection reports covering structural integrity, mechanical, electrical, fuel, plumbing, helm, and safety equipment systems.
• Cloud3D Services Cloud-hosted service for syncing inspection data, report file transfer, and account synchronization across desktop and mobile platforms; includes optional inspection overage blocks of 500 reports at $125 per block, with temporary cloud-hosted report files purged periodically.
• 3D Branch License (Additional Inspector Seat) Additional inspector seat license for multi-inspector teams, available in Standard ($900/seat, $89/month for 13 months) and Premier ($1,000/seat) variants to extend the base edition across an organization.
• 3D Supplemental Network License Network license add-on for additional workstations within an organization, sold as a $429 one-time license with an optional $125/year supplemental network subscription renewal.
• WDO/WDI Form Products State-specific Wood Destroying Organism/Insect inspection forms sold as add-on content for inspectors needing compliant reports in Florida, California, Texas, Maryland, Washington, Arizona, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
• Residential Checkstyle Forms Pre-built residential inspection forms with checkstyle formatting, sold as add-on content for home inspectors using 3D desktop editions.
• Residential Detailed Narrative Forms Pre-built residential inspection forms with detailed narrative format, sold as add-on content for inspectors using 3D desktop editions.
• The Book of Phrases & Comments Pre-written phrases and comments library priced at $95, sold as add-on content for inspectors to reuse standardized language across their reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Report writing time reduced from 6-10 hours to significantly less for marine survey reports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Meta (Facebook)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeta is referenced as a trusted service provider for marketing-related tasks. The company maintains an official Facebook page for social media presence.
• YouTubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTube is referenced as a trusted service provider and the company maintains an official YouTube channel for multimedia content and marketing.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinkedIn is referenced as a trusted service provider for marketing-related tasks and potential B2B outreach.
• Vectra DigitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development for 3D Inspection Systems is handled by Vectra Digital (https://vectradigital.com), as credited in the website footer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HomeGauge: Established home inspection reporting software competing directly on features, pricing, and SMB inspector market. Offers comparable customizable report templates and mobile field collection.
• Spectora: Cloud-native home and building inspection reporting software serving the same SMB inspector customer base. Direct competitor offering a modern, subscription-based alternative to 3D's desktop-centric platform.
• ACI Inspection Software: Provider of inspection report writing and management software for building and home inspectors, overlapping with 3D on customizable reports and field-to-office workflows.
• InspectorPro: Inspection reporting and business management software for home inspectors. Competes with 3D on integrated scheduling, client database, and report customization features.
• Inspection Support Network (ISN): Inspection software and support services platform for home inspectors. Competes on report generation, scheduling, and add-on services across the same SMB inspection vertical.
• PalmTech: Property inspection report writing software serving home inspectors with comparable desktop and mobile workflows. Overlapping customer base and feature set make it a direct competitor.
• Home Inspector Pro: Direct competitor in the home inspection software market, offering desktop and mobile inspection reporting tools for residential and commercial inspectors in the same price band.
• JAWS Inspection Software: Long-standing inspection report generation software for home and building inspectors. Comparable desktop-based report writing tool serving the same SMB professional inspector market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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