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A practical comparison
Compare the work you need to do, the purchase terms, and the renewal workflow—not just a list of checkmarks.
Short answer: choose GoCanvas for a team that needs many custom forms across unrelated trades. Choose InspectRenew if you run a small fire extinguisher or hood cleaning shop and want reports, QR records, and automatic renewal reminders for $79 or $129 a month.
Research snapshot: November 7, 2026. Prices and capabilities can change. “Not documented” means the reviewed sources did not establish a feature; it does not prove that the feature is unavailable.
| What matters | InspectRenew | GoCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79/month for 2 technicians; $129/month for 5. | Research snapshot: $29 / $39 / $49 per user/month, billed annually; minimum 3 users. Confirm current terms with vendor. |
| Trial | 14 days; no credit card. | Free trial advertised; duration and card requirement not confirmed. |
| Customer renewal reminders | 30 / 14 / 3-day email reminders; Pro SMS when enabled. | General workflow tools; an equipment-due reminder to the owner is not documented. |
| Equipment QR | Public verification record, alongside required service tags. | Barcode/QR input fields; not the same as a public equipment verification record. |
| Kitchen exhaust cleaning | Dedicated report workflow alongside extinguishers. | Custom forms and an exhaust cleaning report template. |
| Offline | Web local drafts; reconnection required for sync and PDFs. | Mobile offline access. |
A flexible form builder for multiple trades, existing barcode workflows, and broader form-based data collection. If your team needs many unrelated forms, that flexibility may matter more than a specialized renewal workflow.
You run a small extinguisher or kitchen exhaust shop and need the record of a completed visit to lead into the next renewal. InspectRenew combines reports, equipment QR verification, and reminders to the owner in plans for up to 2 or 5 technicians.
It does not provide automatic AHJ filing, sprinkler or alarm workflows, backflow, payroll, or dispatch. Confirm the local reporting route before choosing any software.
See how it works for fire extinguisher inspection software and hood cleaning software, or check pricing.
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