FAI software alternatives
Net-Inspect alternative for supplier FAIR preparation
Use Net-Inspect when the customer mandates portal submission. Use Articul before submission to pre-fill Forms 1-3, review uncertain fields, and package evidence before portal entry.
Updated July 2, 2026 · AS9102 Rev C · Source-linked guide
When to use each
| Use | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Net-Inspect | Customer-mandated FAIR submission, supplier collaboration, and prime review workflows. |
| Articul | Supplier FAIR prep when Forms 1-3 need to be pre-filled from the print, reviewed by a human, and exported with source attachments and audit history. |
| Use both | When the customer mandates a portal or incumbent system, Articul can prepare the review-ready FAIR before the final submission step. |
Pricing visibility
Net-Inspect does not publish a self-serve FAI module price on the public FAI pages checked for this update. Articul publishes Starter at $149/month with 20 hosted extraction runs included, Professional at $499/month with 75 hosted extraction runs included, and a free evaluation plan.
Template validation caveat
Net-Inspect import layouts can be customer- and account-specific. Treat any Net-Inspect upload as a customer-template workflow until the current exported template has been checked and a submission has round-trip validation.
Fair comparison language
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Related AS9102 resources
Source notes
Frequently asked questions
How much does Net-Inspect cost?
Net-Inspect does not publish a self-serve FAI module price on the public FAI pages checked for this update. Articul publishes Starter at $149/month with 20 hosted extraction runs included, Professional at $499/month with 75 hosted extraction runs included, and a free evaluation plan.
Is Articul a drop-in replacement for Net-Inspect?
Not always. If the customer mandates a portal or your team depends on a broader quality platform, keep that system. Articul is focused on review-ready AS9102 FAIR preparation and export workflow.
Changelog
July 2, 2026: Published the Wave 2 AS9102 resource page with source notes, FAQ schema, visible freshness date, and sitemap entry.
Prepare the FAIR before the rework starts
Articul pre-fills Forms 1-3 from the print and routes anything uncertain to you, including drawing notes and title-block fields, while keeping the review tied to the source drawing.
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