Firebug EXT vs FireDeck

Firebug EXT uses barcodes to identify safety equipment and record inspections. Routes and checklists guide inspectors, and every asset on a route must be inspected before the route can be closed. The system records inspection results with dates and times for safety managers, tracks upcoming and outstanding work across monthly, semi-annual, annual, and 5-, 6-, and 12-year schedules, and generates reports on results and compliance. It can record readings, settings, and calibration data for fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarms, eyewash stations, exit signs, emergency lights, valves, range hoods, and other devices. Nine standard reports are available as PDF or Excel files. Inspection data can sync by Wi-Fi, cellular connection, or PC cradle. Firebug EXT runs on Android handheld devices and tablets; its brochure also lists most Windows, Android, or iPad tablets as supported. It can be installed on a single PC or workstation, run on an internal or web server, or hosted by General Data. The maker says it supports reporting and compliance procedures for OSHA, the Joint Commission, and other regulations. Pricing and demo access are available by request; no software price or trial terms are stated.

FireDeck is an all-in-one contracting platform for fire alarm work. It began as a fire-alarm submittal generator and also includes field service, inspections, invoicing, receipts, and AI tools. Submittal PDFs combine battery calculations, voltage-drop analysis, a device matrix, and embedded cut sheets. Supported panels include Fire-Lite, Notifier, Potter, and Silent Knight, with a generic worksheet for other panels. The tablet field app supports offline inspections and work orders, GPS timesheets, dispatch mapping, inventory, photos, and customer signatures. Inspections & Compliance tracks NFPA 10 extinguisher and NFPA 25 sprinkler schedules, deficiencies, impairments, and per-site invoicing. Canvas provides browser-based floor-plan building with NFPA 72 placement, coverage checks, addressing, plan sheets, and riser diagrams. Invoicing exports QuickBooks-ready CSV files. The AI Assistant connects to Microsoft 365 and supports Telegram approvals. FireDeck records payments but does not process customer card payments online. Public-testing modules are free; listed plans range from $29 a month to $149 a month.