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HUD & Government Inspection Comparison

Looking for anExAM4Inspections Alternative?

Run HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V inspections without Salesforce overhead. InspectForge delivers built-in government housing templates, a reliable mobile app, and AI-powered reporting — with transparent pricing starting at $39.99/month.

White-label deployment available for Public Housing Authorities and government agencies — your brand, your domain, your infrastructure.

$0

Salesforce License Needed

3

HUD Templates Built In

Full

AI Suite Included

White-Label

Deployment for Agencies

Why Inspectors Switch from ExAM4Inspections

HUD and Section 8 inspectors deserve software that works for them — not software that requires an enterprise CRM platform underneath

No Salesforce License Required

ExAM4Inspections runs on Salesforce, meaning you need a Salesforce license ($25–$330+/user/month) PLUS the ExAM license on top. InspectForge is a standalone platform — everything you need starts at $39.99/month total.

Mobile App That Actually Works

ExAM users report text hidden by Dynamic Island, frequent app reboots, and updates that require full reinstalls. InspectForge's native iOS and Android apps are built for modern devices with reliable background performance.

AI-Powered Inspections

InspectForge includes MI6, a full AI assistant that analyzes photos, detects defects, writes report summaries, and generates custom templates. ExAM4Inspections offers no AI capabilities.

White-Label for Government Agencies

PHAs and government agencies can deploy InspectForge under their own brand with custom domains, logos, and workflows — on our cloud or your own infrastructure. Purpose-built for agency-scale deployment.

Fix Mistakes Without Starting Over

ExAM users report they cannot go back to correct errors or delete inspections once created. InspectForge lets you edit, correct, and manage inspections at any stage — because mistakes happen in the field.

Minutes to Deploy, Not Weeks

ExAM4Inspections requires a Salesforce implementation with consulting fees and weeks of setup. InspectForge has HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates built in — sign up and start inspecting today.

Enterprise & Government

White-Label Deployment for Government Agencies

Deploy InspectForge as your agency's own inspection platform — fully branded, fully controlled, without Salesforce dependencies

Your Brand, Your Domain

Deploy under your agency's name with a custom domain (e.g., inspections.youragency.gov). Inspectors and tenants see your branding, not ours.

Cloud or On-Premise

Choose cloud-hosted for simplicity or deploy on your own infrastructure for full data sovereignty — designed to support your agency's compliance requirements.

Scale to Any Team Size

From a single PHA office to statewide agencies with hundreds of inspectors. Role-based access, territory assignment, and centralized reporting — without per-user Salesforce licensing.

HUD-Ready Templates

HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates are built in and maintained as standards evolve. Customize forms to match your agency's specific workflows and local requirements.

AI That Accelerates Inspections

MI6 AI assistant analyzes photos, flags deficiencies, and generates report summaries — helping inspectors complete more units per day with higher consistency.

No Salesforce Dependency

Eliminate Salesforce licensing costs, admin overhead, and vendor lock-in. InspectForge is a purpose-built inspection platform — not a CRM add-on.

Common ExAM4Inspections Frustrations — Solved

Real issues reported by ExAM users and how InspectForge addresses each one

ExAM4Inspections

App reboots during inspections when switching apps for photos

InspectForge

InspectForge maintains state in background — switch between camera, notes, and the app without losing progress

ExAM4Inspections

Cannot go back and correct inspection errors once a section is complete

InspectForge

Edit any field at any time, even after the inspection is submitted. Full revision history maintained

ExAM4Inspections

Updates require complete app deletion and reinstallation

InspectForge

Standard App Store / Google Play updates. Tap update, keep inspecting

ExAM4Inspections

Text hidden behind Dynamic Island on newer iPhones and iPads

InspectForge

Native UI built for the latest Apple and Android hardware — Dynamic Island, tablet layouts, and modern gesture navigation

ExAM4Inspections

Requires Salesforce expertise to configure and maintain templates

InspectForge

Pre-built HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates ready out of the box. Custom templates via drag-and-drop builder or AI generation

ExAM4Inspections

No transparent pricing — have to sit through a sales demo to find out the cost

InspectForge

Clear pricing on our website: $39.99/mo Solo, $69.99/mo Pro, $99.99/mo Business. No hidden fees, no Salesforce license needed

Detailed Feature Comparison

InspectForge vs ExAM4Inspections — feature by feature

Feature
InspectForge
ExAM4Inspections

Pricing & Licensing

Transparent pricing
Starting price
$39.99/month
Contact for quote
Requires Salesforce license
Salesforce cost (additional)
N/A
$25–$330+/user/mo
Free trial
14 days (full access)
No
Implementation/consulting fees
None
Required (custom quote)

HUD & Government Templates

HQS (Section 8) template
NSPIRE template
UPCS-V template
Custom template builder
AI-powered template generation
Pre-built residential templates (25+)

Mobile & Offline

Native iOS app
Native Android app
Offline mode
Modern UI (Dynamic Island, etc.)
Text hidden by notch
Background memory management
Optimized
Frequent reboots reported
App updates via App Store
Full reinstall required

AI & Automation

AI inspection assistant
AI photo analysis
AI report summaries
AI defect detection
Automated report generation
Basic PDF export

Deployment & Administration

Cloud-hosted (no infrastructure)
Salesforce-hosted
White-label / custom branding
Self-hosted / on-premise option
Multi-tenant for agencies
Custom domain deployment
API access
Salesforce API only

Usability & Workflow

Edit/correct completed inspections
Cannot go back
Delete inspections
Cannot delete
Photo annotation & markup
Digital signatures
Scheduling & calendar
Setup time
Minutes
Weeks (implementation)

Pricing: InspectForge vs ExAM4Inspections

Transparent pricing vs. enterprise sales process

InspectForge

All-inclusive — no additional platform fees

Solo inspector$39.99/mo
Up to 3 inspectors$69.99/mo
Up to 10 inspectors$99.99/mo

Salesforce requiredNo
HUD templates includedYes
AI featuresIncluded
White-label / agencyAvailable

ExAM4Inspections

Requires Salesforce platform license

ExAM licenseContact for quote
Salesforce license+$25–$330/user/mo
Implementation feesCustom quote

Salesforce requiredYes
Transparent pricingNo
AI featuresNone
White-labelNot available

Hidden Cost Warning

ExAM4Inspections is built on Salesforce, which means every user needs both an ExAM license AND a Salesforce license. For a team of 5 inspectors, Salesforce licensing alone could cost $125–$1,650/month before you even add the ExAM application. InspectForge covers a team of 10 for $99.99/month total.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from inspectors switching from ExAM4Inspections

Does InspectForge support HUD HQS inspections for Section 8?

Yes. InspectForge includes a comprehensive HQS (Housing Quality Standards) template covering all 13 HQS performance requirements per 24 CFR 982.401. The template covers sanitary facilities, food preparation, space & security, thermal environment, illumination & electricity, structure & materials, air quality, water supply, lead-based paint, access, site & neighborhood, sanitary conditions, and special requirements.

Does InspectForge support NSPIRE inspections?

Yes. Our NSPIRE template follows the new National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (effective October 2023) with all three inspectable areas: Inside Unit, Outside, and Common Areas. It includes severity-based scoring (Levels 1–3) and health & safety deficiency tracking.

Can our PHA or government agency deploy InspectForge under our own brand?

Absolutely. InspectForge offers full white-label deployment for government agencies and Public Housing Authorities. This includes your agency's branding, custom domain (e.g., inspections.youragency.gov), custom workflows, and the choice of cloud-hosted or self-hosted on your own infrastructure for data sovereignty.

Do we need a Salesforce license to use InspectForge?

No. InspectForge is a standalone platform that requires no third-party CRM or platform license. Everything — mobile apps, web dashboard, templates, reporting, and AI — is included in your InspectForge subscription starting at $39.99/month.

How do we migrate from ExAM4Inspections to InspectForge?

Our team will work with your agency to migrate templates, user accounts, and historical data. InspectForge's HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates are built in, so your inspectors can start using the system immediately while we handle data migration in the background.

Can InspectForge handle multi-inspector teams and PHA-scale operations?

Yes. Our Business plan supports up to 10 inspectors, and our Enterprise/white-label tier scales to any team size. Features include role-based access, crew scheduling, territory assignment, and centralized reporting — all without per-user Salesforce licensing overhead.

Switching from ExAM4Inspections Is Easy

Get up and running with InspectForge in minutes — no Salesforce migration headaches

1

Sign Up Free

Create your InspectForge account in under 2 minutes. No credit card required. No Salesforce license needed.

2

HUD Templates Ready

HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates are pre-loaded. Start using them immediately or customize to match your agency's workflow.

3

Start Inspecting

Download the mobile app, run your first HQS or NSPIRE inspection, and see the difference immediately. We handle data migration in the background.

Ready to Switch from ExAM4Inspections?

Start your free 14-day trial today. No credit card required. No Salesforce license needed. HQS, NSPIRE, and UPCS-V templates included.

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* Comparison data based on publicly available information and user reviews as of March 2026. ExAM4Inspections is a product of Millsapps, Ballinger & Associates (MB&A). Salesforce is a trademark of Salesforce, Inc. Features and pricing may change. Please verify current details with each provider.