Is home inspection software free?
Short answerFree tools can handle an inspector's booking calendar, but the inspection report is a different product, usually paid. Square Appointments lists a Free tier at $0 per location and Setmore advertises a free plan, so scheduling can start free [1][2]. Check each report writer's own pricing page separately.
The explanation
An inspector's software job splits in two. One half is the front office: taking a request, picking a slot that allows for drive time and a two-to-four hour visit, collecting a payment and reminding the agent and client. The other half is the report: photos, defects, templates, and a deliverable the buyer can read.
Free appointment tools cover the front-office half only. Square Appointments lists $0 per location with no employee limit, though its free tier carries higher online card rates [1]. Setmore lists a free plan, with SMS reminders on a paid tier from $5 per user per month [2].
Report software is priced by its own vendors, often per inspector or per report, so verify those on each vendor's page rather than assuming a number. A common mistake is paying for a scheduler that duplicates features in the report tool.
What to watch for
- Paying twice for calendars in both the report tool and a scheduler.
- Free plans without text reminders for agents and clients.
In home inspector
A home inspection is one long visit with a fixed fee, booked around a real estate closing date, so slot length and agent notifications matter more than routes. All home inspector scheduling questions.
How Apex does it
Built, rolling out
Built. A real server path exists; only setup steps remain before customers can use it. Status as of 2026-10-07; the badge shows the least-built feature involved.
Apex covers the scheduling side only: a hosted booking page with lead time and blackout dates. It does not write inspection reports, though an inspection report generation feature is listed with its own status badge. Pricing is by user, starting at $59 a month.
- BK01Online booking page (hosted)(Built, rolling out)
- BK13Lead time and blackout dates(Built)
Apex Flow Scheduler is in early access. See how we label status.
Sources
- Square Appointments pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
- Setmore pricing page (read 2026-10-07)
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