Hive Inspect

Complete inspection software with AI writing tools built in

8.3

Score

8.3

Starting Price $99 /month

Founded 2025

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Overview

Company Background

Hive Inspect was founded in 2025 and is independently owned. The company reports more than 2,500 inspectors on the platform and has shipped frequent releases through 2026, including Smart Add, a calendar, a mileage tracker, and Mailchimp and QuickBooks integrations.

Target Market

Solo inspectors and growing teams who want a modern, clean platform with AI-assisted writing and business tools included at one price. Also a fit for Canadian inspectors.

Technology Approach

Cloud-based platform with native mobile apps for iOS and Android that support offline report editing. AI writing tools are included on every plan and require an internet connection.

Feature Breakdown

Reporting & Templates

Custom Report Templates Key	Full Support Full Support Template customization with AI assistance
Pre-Built Templates	Full Support Full Support Pre-built templates included
Specialty Inspection Forms Key	Full Support Full Support Template Hub: commercial, mold, radon, pool/spa; Florida wind mitigation, 4-point, roof, and WDO; Texas TREC and WDI; NPMA-33
Conditional Logic in Reports Key	Partial Support Partial Support Some conditional capabilities
Multiple PDF Output Modes	Full Support Full Support Full, summary, compact, and French PDFs
Photo Management	Full Support Full Support Photo capture, annotation, and management
Report Macros/Batch Actions	Partial Support Partial Support Some batch capabilities
Template Import/Migration	Full Support Full Support Self-import from Spectora, HIP, and HomeGauge; free migration by the Hive team
Video Support in Reports	Full Support Full Support Unlimited video clips; YouTube and Vimeo embeds
Interactive Report Viewer	Full Support Full Support Modern interactive report view
Diagrams & Illustrations	Partial Support Partial Support Photo-focused
Report Comments/Narratives	Full Support Full Support AI-generated narratives and smart summaries

AI & Automation

AI Report Writing Key	Full Support Full Support Smart Add, AI Comment Assist, and AI Comment Merge draft comments from typed or dictated text
AI Photo Analysis Key	Not Available Not Available Vendor states Hive does not analyze photos or turn photos into findings
AI Template Building	Partial Support Partial Support Some AI-assisted template features
Automated Email Sequences	Full Support Full Support Automated email confirmations and follow-ups
Automated SMS Notifications	Full Support Full Support Automated SMS
Conditional Automation Rules Key	Full Support Full Support Conditions on paid, signed, booked service, and custom fields
Pre-Built Automations	Partial Support Partial Support Some pre-configured workflows
Merge Tags	Full Support Full Support Placeholders including custom fields
Speech-to-Text	Partial Support Partial Support Phone keyboard dictation plus a mic button in Smart Add

Scheduling & Booking

Online Booking Widget	Full Support Full Support Online booking acceptance
Drive-Time Aware Scheduling Key	Partial Support Partial Support Service-area and max-travel-distance assignment to the closest inspector
Route Optimization	Partial Support Partial Support Route map of the day's drive; no optimization
Team Calendar	Full Support Full Support Calendar management for teams
Conflict Detection	Partial Support Partial Support Basic conflict awareness
Configurable Availability	Full Support Full Support Hours, start times, service areas, and time off
Property Data Enrichment Key	Full Support Full Support Zillow property details from the address
Drag-and-Drop Scheduling	Partial Support Partial Support Some drag-and-drop
Booking Confirmations	Full Support Full Support Automated booking confirmations
Calendar Sync	Partial Support Partial Support Google Calendar only

Client Experience

Customer Portal Key	Full Support Full Support Client access to reports, agreements, and payments
Agent Portal Key	Full Support Full Support Agents find every report they are on; repair request builder
No-Account Access	Partial Support Partial Support Link-based access
Digital Signature Capture	Full Support Full Support Typed signatures with click-to-initial
Payment Gating	Full Support Full Support Report locked until signed and paid
Post-Inspection Surveys	Partial Support Partial Support Review Engine star rating with private feedback
Repair Request Lists	Full Support Full Support Documentation of agreed-upon repairs
Mobile-Friendly Reports	Full Support Full Support Mobile-optimized reports

Communication

Unified Inbox Key	Partial Support Partial Support Basic messaging
Live Chat Widget	Not Available
Canned Responses	Not Available
Department Routing	Not Available
VOIP/Call Integration Key	Not Available
SMS Messaging	Full Support Full Support Two-way texting on a dedicated number with a Messages dashboard
Email Integration	Full Support Full Support Email communication
Auto-Responders	Partial Support Partial Support Some auto-response
Communication History	Partial Support Partial Support Contact history

Business Operations

Payroll Module Key	Partial Support Partial Support Pay-split rules, clock-in hours, and mileage exported for payroll; no payroll processing
Multi-Location Support Key	Partial Support Partial Support Basic multi-user support
Time Clock	Full Support Full Support Hourly Time Tracker
Mileage Tracking	Full Support Full Support Mileage Tracker
Team Management	Full Support Full Support Roles and permissions, free office-staff logins, review before publish
Custom Analytics Dashboard Key	Full Support Full Support Metrics with custom charts and tables
Revenue Reports	Full Support Full Support Revenue by inspector and service with CSV export
Canadian Support	Full Support Full Support CAD pricing, pre-authorized debit, QuickBooks Canada tax mapping, metric units, French PDFs

Pricing & Payments

Stripe Integration	Full Support Full Support Stripe for cards and ACH
Square Integration	Not Available
PayPal Integration	Not Available
ACH/Bank Transfer	Full Support Full Support ACH payments supported
Pay-at-Close	Full Support Full Support Pay at Close with a $50 flat fee per inspection; inspector paid within 1-2 business days of publishing
Dynamic Pricing Key	Full Support Full Support Square footage, age, and distance modifiers; weekend and off-hours pricing
Service Bundling	Partial Support Partial Support Basic service options
Tax Configuration	Partial Support Partial Support Basic tax settings
Invoicing	Full Support Full Support Invoices, stand-alone invoices, partial refunds, and split billing
QuickBooks Integration	Full Support Full Support QuickBooks Online (US and Canada)
FreshBooks Integration	Not Available
Xero Integration	Not Available

Contracts & Agreements

Digital Contracts	Full Support Full Support Agreements signed online
E-Signature Key	Full Support Full Support Typed signatures with click-to-initial
Contract Templates	Partial Support Partial Support Basic templates
Auto-Attach to Services	Full Support Full Support Agreements attached to services and included automatically
Multi-Party Signing	Not Available

Marketing & Reputation

Google Review Management Key	Partial Support Partial Support Review requests to Google, Facebook, and Yelp; no monitoring or responding
Automated Review Requests	Full Support Full Support Review Engine automated requests
Sentiment-Based Routing	Full Support Full Support Low ratings go to private feedback
AI Review Responses	Not Available
SEO-Ready Website	Partial Support Partial Support Paid add-on: $299 setup plus $29/mo
Email Marketing Integration	Full Support Full Support Mailchimp integration
Referral Tracking	Full Support Full Support Referral tracking

Integrations & Platform

Zapier Integration	Not Available Not Available No Zapier; webhooks in automations
Open API	Not Available Not Available Public API listed as coming soon
Mobile App (iOS)	Full Support Full Support Native iOS app
Mobile App (Android)	Full Support Full Support Native Android app
Offline Capability Key	Full Support Full Support Photos, comments, and full report editing offline; AI tools need internet
Cloud-Based Platform	Full Support Full Support Cloud-based
Desktop Application	Not Available Not Available Mobile and web focused
ISN Integration	Not Available
Permit Research Integration Key	Not Available