Katapult Pro
Pole attachment and joint use management software for utilities, engineering firms, and broadband attachers -- combines mobile data collection (ground-level photo capture), make-ready engineering design with built-in NESC violation detection and SPIDAcalc pole loading integration, and workflow management with FCC shot-clock compliance tracking.
Hidden Pricing
2.8 /5 composite score
Solid -- the most purpose-built pole attachment and joint use platform for U.S. utility and broadband markets, with integrated pole loading (SPIDAcalc), FCC compliance tracking, and Model Editor configurability; month-to-month contracts with no lock-in, but quote-only pricing (RF1) and limited international applicability.
Situational
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 3/5 | subscription (month-to-month, quote-required) |
| Agent Friendliness | 2/5 | -- |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 3/5 | 2 file formats |
| Interoperability | 3/5 | 2 integrations |
How we verified this: we checked Katapult Pro against its live site and an independent source — linkedin.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-07-06.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| CSV | export | full |
| GIS | both | full |
Integrations
SPIDAcalc GIS (generic)
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