HomeGauge has been around for a long time — it's one of the most established names in inspection software, with roots in desktop report writing and a broad ecosystem of companion services around it. Many inspectors have used it their entire career. This page lays out where a modern, mobile-first tool like VantaHaus differs, so you can judge the trade-offs for your own business. Comparison details are as of mid-2026, based on publicly listed pricing and features; always verify current details on each vendor's site.
The short version: VantaHaus was built phone-first for the field, includes Arti AI drafting on Pro, bundles e-sign agreements and invoicing into one flat price ($49.99 Standard / $69.99 Pro), and backs it with a written Data Privacy Pledge.
| VantaHaus | HomeGauge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat $49.99/mo Standard · $69.99/mo Pro with Arti AI included. Annual plans save two months. One transparent price, no separate service fees. | Offers software licensing plus a range of separately priced companion services; published pricing varies by product and plan as of mid-2026. Verify on their site. |
| Product roots | Built mobile-first in the 2020s — the phone is the primary report-writing tool, with a full web app for desk work. | Long-established platform with roots in desktop report writing, plus companion mobile and web products. |
| AI drafting | Arti analyzes photos and drafts report language, gated behind inspector review before anything enters the report. Included in Pro — no add-on fee. | Check their site for current AI feature availability and pricing. |
| Florida forms (wind mit / 4-point) | OIR-B1-1802 wind mitigation and Florida 4-point built in as guided workflows with photo addendum and license-type sign-off. Details. | Florida form templates available on the platform. |
| Texas TREC REI 7-6 | Built in, included in Standard. Details. | TREC-format reporting available. |
| E-sign agreements | Included on every plan — send, sign, and store pre-inspection agreements in the app. | Agreement services offered as part of their ecosystem; confirm current packaging. |
| Invoicing & payments | Built-in client invoicing with card payments, tied to each inspection. | Payment collection offered as part of their services. |
| Native apps | Android app live on Google Play, full web app with offline-capable field workflow; iOS coming soon. | Mobile companion apps available alongside desktop software. |
| Contract terms | Month to month, cancel anytime, 14-day free trial with no credit card required. | Various licensing and subscription options; see their terms for current details. |
| Data commitments | Written Privacy Pledge: your data is never sold, never used to train AI, exportable anytime, 90-day export window if we ever shut down. | See their published privacy policy for their commitments. |
Competitor information is presented in good faith as of mid-2026, based on publicly listed pricing and feature descriptions, and may have changed. HomeGauge is a trademark of its owner; VantaHaus is not affiliated with or endorsed by HomeGauge.
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HomeGauge is a long-established platform with desktop-era roots and a broad ecosystem of companion services. VantaHaus is mobile-first: the report is built on your phone in the field, and AI drafting, e-sign agreements, and invoicing are included in one flat price rather than packaged as separate services.
Yes. Arti analyzes your photos and drafts report language, and every draft passes through an inspector review gate before it enters the report. It's included in Pro at $69.99/month — no separate AI fee.
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Yes — the OIR-B1-1802 wind mitigation form and Florida 4-point form are built in as guided workflows, along with the Texas TREC REI 7-6. All included in Standard, no per-form fees.
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