ArkonOne vs Scafflinq
Scafflinq is scaffold inspection and tagging software priced per active tag. ArkonOne covers inspections too, and adds estimating, crews, inventory and accounting.
Checked 2026-11-14
At a glance
Scafflinq is for
Scaffold contractors, builders and health and safety teams who need inspections, tags and handover records, per the vendor.
What Scafflinq does well
- A free-for-life Starter tier covers the first 5 tags, with unlimited users, projects and inspections.
- QR tags show status and inspection history, and handover certificates, day dockets and site records come from the field app.
- Per-tag-per-week pricing is billed only while a scaffold is on hire, with no per-user fee.
Where Scafflinq stops
- No scaffold design, takeoff or estimating is listed.
- No quoting, hire inventory, invoicing or accounting is listed.
- No integrations are published.
ArkonOne is for
Scaffold and trade contractors who want inspections, estimating, scheduling, inventory and accounting in one system, with unlimited users.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ArkonOne | Scafflinq |
|---|---|---|
| Design and estimating | Yes Estimating, bids, quotes and price lists | Not offered No design, takeoff or estimating listedVendor site lists no scaffold design, takeoff or estimating features. |
| 3D scaffold design | Yes 3D scaffold designer (Complete plan) | Not offered No scaffold design listedNot listed on the vendor site. |
| AI estimating | Yes Type, say or sketch a job (Complete plan) | Not offered No AI estimating listedNot listed on the vendor site. |
| Field operations and jobs | Yes Jobs, crews, work orders, inspections, daily reports | Yes Inspections, QR tags, handovers, day docketsThese are the core product. Includes custom checklists, photos and overdue-inspection alerts. |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes Crew calendar, dispatch board, trucks and driver app | Not offered No crew scheduling or dispatch listedNot listed on the vendor site. |
| Inventory and rental | Yes Stock, shipments, rental agreements, lost and damaged items | Not offered No hire or inventory management listedTags track scaffolds on hire for billing; stock management is not listed. |
| Accounting | Yes Built-in books on Complete; QuickBooks and Xero sync optional | Not offered No invoicing or accounting listedBilling described is Scafflinq's own charge to the customer. |
| Financial reports | Yes Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, job profitability | Not offered No financial reports listedDashboards with Excel export cover inspections and site records, not finances. |
| Multiple locations | Yes Multiple locations and legal entities (Complete plan) | Partial Unlimited projects on every planMultiple projects and sites are supported. The FAQ lists multi-site roles, but the answer was not visible. |
| AI features | Yes AI estimating, AI phone receptionist, Help assistant | Partial Maya AI Assistant listed as NewNo functional details on the pages read; scope not published. |
| Platform | Yes Web browser and mobile app | Yes iOS app, Android app and web portalCloud-based. Prices can be displayed in nine currencies. |
| Pricing | $99, $399 or $999 per month, unlimited users | Per active tag per week; free and Enterprise tiersStandard is $1.50 AUD per active tag per week, billed only while on hire. Checked 2026-11-14. |
| Setup fee | None shown on the ArkonOne price list | None listed on the pricing pageTags are supplied free; the customer pays shipping only. Checked 2026-11-14. |
| Per-user fees | None: every plan has unlimited users | None; unlimited users on every planPer the vendor pricing page. Checked 2026-11-14. |
What you may still need next to Scafflinq
Scafflinq focuses on inspections and compliance in the field. A contractor using it typically adds tools for the rest of the business.
| Scaffold design and estimating tool | Design, takeoff and estimating are not listed. | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling and job management system | Crew scheduling, dispatch and work orders are not listed. | not published |
| Inventory and hire system | Stock and hire management are not listed. | not published |
| Accounting package | Invoicing and job costing are not listed. | not published |
What it costs: a 10-person business
10 users, list prices published on 2026-11-14, no discounts, rounded. Scafflinq bills in AUD per active tag, so the total depends on how many tags are on hire. Other tools are not priced here.
| Item | Per year | How it was worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Scafflinq Standard, per tag on hire all year | 78 | AUD 1.50 x 52 weeks = AUD 78 per tag per year (AUD, not converted). The first 5 tags are free on Starter. |
| Estimating, scheduling, inventory and accounting tools | Not published | Not covered by Scafflinq; not priced here. |
| Total | not fully published; depends on tags on hire (AUD 78 per tag-year) plus the other tools you add | |
| ArkonOne | ArkonOne Complete: $11,988 per year ($999 x 12), unlimited users. Starter: $4,788 per year. | |
Where ArkonOne goes further
Inspections plus the rest of the job
ArkonOne includes inspections, handovers, safety documents, incidents, daily reports and certifications. They sit next to the job, the crew and the invoice, so a handover can be tied to what you billed.
Estimating and design
ArkonOne Complete includes estimating and a 3D scaffold designer. You can type, say or sketch a job and get a material list, labor hours, price and margin. Scafflinq does not list design or estimating.
Scheduling, inventory and books
ArkonOne adds a crew scheduling and dispatch board, inventory and stock, shipments, invoicing and payments. Complete adds a general ledger and bank reconciliation. These are not listed for Scafflinq.
Flat monthly price, unlimited users
ArkonOne is $99, $399 or $999 per month with unlimited users, not priced per tag. Scafflinq's free tier and per-tag pricing can suit a small tag count. A 7-day ArkonOne trial needs no credit card.
Switching from Scafflinq
Scafflinq holds inspection and tag records. Check what you need to keep, such as exports to Excel, before you switch. You can run both during the trial.
- 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 Scafflinq?
For inspections and handovers, yes. ArkonOne also covers estimating, scheduling, inventory and accounting. Scafflinq is focused on inspections, tags and site records.
How much does Scafflinq cost?
Starter is free for the first 5 tags. Standard is $1.50 AUD per active tag per week, billed only while on hire, plus $0.25 AUD per week for additional access tags. Enterprise is quote-only. Checked 2026-11-14.
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.
What does Scafflinq do better?
It offers QR tags with scan-to-see status, a free tier for 5 tags and per-tag billing only while a scaffold is on hire. ArkonOne is priced per plan, not per tag.
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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