Head-to-head · Property Inspection Software
InventoryBase vs PropertyTrace
InventoryBase leads on 0 checks, PropertyTrace on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreInventoryBase · 9.3/10
- Free planonly PropertyTrace
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresInventoryBase · 4 of 4
InventoryBase scores higher on our rubric for property inspection software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
PropertyTrace offers free plan; InventoryBase doesn't. On report export formats, InventoryBase gives you Pdf_csv_xlsx where PropertyTrace offers Pdf.
InventoryBase is the better fit for growing inspection businesses. PropertyTrace is the better fit for UK landlords needing compliance reports.
- InventoryBase fits best
Growing inspection businesses
- PropertyTrace fits best
UK landlords needing compliance reports
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Side by side
| Feature | InventoryBase 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | PropertyTrace 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Property Inspection Software | #4 in Property Inspection Software |
| Best for | Growing inspection businesses | UK landlords needing compliance reports |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £350/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat |
| Compliance | GDPR | PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features InventoryBase 4/4 · PropertyTrace 3/4 | ||
| Offline mobile mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom checklists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo annotations | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Issue tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Report export formats | Pdf_csv_xlsx | |
| Mobile platforms | Both | Both |
| Inspection types | All_four | All_four |
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| Our verdict | InventoryBase is a cloud property inventory and inspection platform for inventory providers, letting agents, estate agents, property managers and other property professionals. Its workflows cover inventories, check-ins, check-outs, interim… Read the review → |
PropertyTrace is a cloud-based inspection platform for UK landlords, letting agents, inventory clerks and property managers. Its web dashboard covers properties, inspections, templates, teams and dispatch, while iOS and Android apps… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
InventoryBase — where it wins
- Offline mobile inspections support work without a connection
- Custom checklists, annotated photos and issue tracking support detailed reports
- Scheduling, payments, exports and integrations cover wider operations
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Solo is limited to one user
- Listed pricing is in GBP and excludes UK VAT
PropertyTrace — where it wins
- Offline iOS and Android inspections with automatic cloud synchronisation
- Compliance templates for HHSRS, HMO, FFHH and Legionella
- Tenant reviews, dispute flagging, signatures and comparison reports
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 25 properties and 5 reports per month
- Paid tiers use portfolio-based pricing rather than per-user pricing
- AI photo analysis and audio report drafting are optional features
- InventoryBase9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad inspection platform for growing teams that need mobile, reporting and property workflows.
Visit InventoryBaseFull verdict → - PropertyTrace8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad inspection and compliance platform for UK landlords and property teams.
Visit PropertyTraceFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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