ArkonOne vs NTI Scaffplanner
NTI Scaffplanner is a Revit plugin for 3D scaffold planning in the BIM model. ArkonOne adds quoting, crews, inventory and accounting around the design.
Checked 2026-11-14
At a glance
NTI Scaffplanner is for
Contractors and industrial service providers in oil, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing who work on BIM-based projects, per the vendor.
What NTI Scaffplanner does well
- Works natively inside Autodesk Revit, with IFC and BCF support, so scaffold data stays in the project model.
- Produces part lists, quantities, drawings and transport weights, with built-in strength and safety calculations.
- Supports Alusafe, Alustar, HAKI, Layher and Solidec, and version 2.1 added generators for whole-building cover, circular scaffolds, birdcage, stairs and roof-on-roof.
Where NTI Scaffplanner stops
- No pricing or quoting module is described.
- No field operations features are listed.
- No hire inventory or accounting features are listed.
- It needs Autodesk Revit, which is bought separately.
ArkonOne is for
Scaffold and trade contractors who want estimating, scheduling, field work, inventory and accounting in one browser-based system, with unlimited users.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ArkonOne | NTI Scaffplanner |
|---|---|---|
| Design and estimating | Yes Estimating, bids, quotes and price lists | Partial 3D design with part lists and quantities; no pricing moduleVendor page describes part lists and quantities. No pricing or quoting module is described. |
| 3D scaffold design | Yes 3D scaffold designer (Complete plan) | Yes Automated 3D scaffold planning inside RevitStrength and safety calculations built in. Requires Autodesk Revit 2024, 2025 or 2026. |
| AI estimating | Yes Type, say or sketch a job (Complete plan) | Not offered No AI features listedVendor pages list no AI features. |
| Field operations and jobs | Yes Jobs, crews, work orders, inspections, daily reports | Not offered No field operations features listedVendor pages describe design output only. |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes Crew calendar, dispatch board, trucks and driver app | Not offered No scheduling or dispatch listedNot listed on the vendor pages. |
| Inventory and rental | Yes Stock, shipments, rental agreements, lost and damaged items | Not offered No hire inventory features listedPart lists and quantities come from the design; stock tracking is not listed. |
| Accounting | Yes Built-in books on Complete; QuickBooks and Xero sync optional | Not offered No accounting features listedNot listed on the vendor pages. |
| Financial reports | Yes Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, job profitability | Not offered No financial reporting listedNot listed on the vendor pages. |
| Multiple locations | Yes Multiple locations and legal entities (Complete plan) | Not published Not publishedThe vendor does not say how multiple locations are handled. |
| AI features | Yes AI estimating, AI phone receptionist, Help assistant | Not offered No AI features listedVendor pages list no AI features. |
| Platform | Yes Web browser and mobile app | Partial Plugin for Revit 2024-2026; English-only interfaceDesktop plugin. Runs inside Autodesk Revit, which is bought separately. |
| Pricing | $99, $399 or $999 per month, unlimited users | Subscription, quote-onlyPrices are not published. Checked 2026-11-14. |
| Setup fee | None shown on the ArkonOne price list | Not publishedVendor mentions consultant-assisted setup; fees are not published. |
| Per-user fees | None: every plan has unlimited users | Not publishedA third-party roundup says licensing depends on Revit seats. The vendor page does not state this. |
What you may still need next to NTI Scaffplanner
NTI Scaffplanner covers scaffold design in Revit. A contractor using it typically adds separate tools for the rest of the business.
| Autodesk Revit | Scaffplanner runs as a plugin inside Revit, so Revit is required. | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating and quoting tool | No pricing or quoting module is described for Scaffplanner. | not published |
| Field operations and scheduling system | Crews, work orders, inspections and daily reports are not listed. | not published |
| Accounting package | Invoicing and accounting are not listed. | not published |
What it costs: a 10-person business
10 users, list prices published on 2026-11-14, no discounts, rounded. NTI Scaffplanner prices are quote-only, so no stack total can be built.
| Item | Per year | How it was worked out |
|---|---|---|
| NTI Scaffplanner subscription | Not published | Quote-only; not published. |
| Autodesk Revit | Not published | Bought separately; not priced here. |
| Quoting, field and accounting tools | Not published | Not covered by Scaffplanner; costs depend on the tools you pick. |
| Total | not fully published | |
| ArkonOne | ArkonOne Complete: $11,988 per year ($999 x 12), unlimited users. Starter: $4,788 per year. | |
Where ArkonOne goes further
From design to quote in one place
ArkonOne Complete includes a 3D scaffold designer and estimating. You can type, say or sketch a job, add photos or PDFs, and get a material list with the working shown, labor hours, price and margin. The design and the price stay in the same system.
What happens after the design is done
ArkonOne carries the job on: crews, calendar, dispatch board, work orders, inspections, handovers, safety documents and daily reports. A design file does not schedule a crew. ArkonOne does.
Invoicing and books included
ArkonOne has invoicing, payments, recurring billing and job profitability. Complete adds a general ledger, profit and loss, balance sheet and bank reconciliation. QuickBooks and Xero sync are optional.
No per-user fees, and a published price
ArkonOne lists Light at $99, Starter at $399 and Complete at $999 per month with unlimited users. NTI Scaffplanner prices are quote-only. A 7-day free trial needs no credit card.
Switching from NTI Scaffplanner
NTI Scaffplanner is a design plugin, so there is usually no customer or invoice history to move. You keep Revit where BIM design is required and run the rest of the business in ArkonOne.
- Sign up for the 7-day free trial. No credit card is needed and everything is included.
- Import your customers and items with the importer.
- Run ArkonOne next to your current tools on a few real jobs.
- Switch over when the numbers match, and cancel the old subscriptions you no longer use.
The 7-day trial and the importer let you test with your own data first. ArkonOne Owned ($29,900 one time) includes free migration of existing data.
Questions people ask
Is ArkonOne an alternative to NTI Scaffplanner?
Partly. Both include 3D scaffold design, and the 3D designer is on ArkonOne Complete. NTI Scaffplanner works inside Revit and the BIM model. ArkonOne also covers estimating, field work, inventory and accounting.
How much does NTI Scaffplanner cost?
Not published. The vendor sells by subscription on a quote basis (checked 2026-11-14). Revit is bought separately.
How much does ArkonOne cost?
Light is $99, Starter is $399 and Complete is $999 per month, with unlimited users. The ArkonOne price list shows no setup fee. ArkonOne Owned is $29,900 one time.
What does NTI Scaffplanner do better?
It works natively inside Revit with IFC and BCF support and keeps scaffold data in the BIM model. It also includes strength and safety calculations and supports several scaffold systems.
Can I try ArkonOne first?
Yes. There is a 7-day free trial with everything included and no credit card. Plans are monthly, and you cancel from your subscription screen.
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