FAI software pricing
FAI software pricing guide 2026
Most AS9102 software pricing is quote-led. This guide separates public prices from demo/contact flows so teams can budget without guessing.
Updated July 2, 2026 · AS9102 Rev C · Source-linked guide
Public price signals
| Tool | Public pricing signal checked July 2, 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articul | $149/month Starter; $499/month Professional; free evaluation | Published in product pricing and plan catalog. |
| 1factory | $75 per Quality Control user/month with 5-user minimum | Annual billing terms listed on public pricing page. |
| DISCUS | Pricing bundles and examples are published | Common FAI starting point is the 2D FAI Suite. |
| InspectionXpert / Ideagen Quality Control | 14-day access path, no monthly seat price found on public page | Verify current commercial terms with Ideagen. |
| High QA | Demo/contact-led public flow | Broad quality platform; confirm modules and deployment. |
| Net-Inspect | Demo/contact-led public flow | Often customer-mandated for submission rather than chosen as only prep tool. |
| GroundControl | Demo-led public flow | Confirm regulated-environment and export requirements. |
| Mavlon | Free-to-try entry; full plan scoped to drawings and operation | Confirm production terms before relying on volume pricing. |
Budget questions to ask
- Is pricing per user, per connected supplier, per FAIR, per drawing, or per extraction run?
- Are drawing runs, CMM imports, customer-template exports, and evidence storage included?
- Does the plan cover Forms 1-3 or mainly Form 3 and drawing ballooning?
- Is Net-Inspect or customer-portal export included, custom, or manual?
- What happens when production volume spikes at month end?
Related AS9102 resources
Source notes
Frequently asked questions
How much does FAI software cost?
Public pricing ranges from published monthly SaaS plans to quote-led platform pricing. Articul publishes Starter at $149/month and Professional at $499/month; some competitors require a demo or custom quote.
Should I choose the lowest monthly price?
Not by itself. Compare the whole FAIR workflow: drawing prep, Forms 1-3, CMM results, evidence files, approvals, export package, customer portal, and review rework.
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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