What you keep
Your past reports stay on your computer, viewable in Vesta, and your delivered PDFs remain your archive. Before migrating, make sure you have an up-to-date backup: with locally installed software, you are the one who holds it.
Alternatives to Vesta in Quebec: the migration guide (2026)
This page is for the inspector who works in Vesta today, often from a fixed desktop with the Vesta Go companion, and who is weighing an exit. No marketing duel: the serious options in Quebec, then the practical side of a migration to Lumos, backups included.
Migrating from Vesta to Lumos, concretely
Here is what the migration looks like as we support it today, without embellishment.
What you rebuild
Your templates and standard texts do not import as-is, because the two tools have different internal structures: you recreate them in the Lumos template editor. Your personal wording becomes reusable blocks on every report.
How long it takes
Plan one evening to set up your profile, your letterhead and your templates. The Lumos bank of 1,165 bilingual findings, 710 for pre-purchase and 455 for pre-delivery, qualified under BNQ 3009-500 and linked to their sources, is included from day one: you never start from a blank page.
What you risk
Almost nothing to test it: the trial covers 3 complete real inspections, no credit card, and the Starter plan at $10 per inspection requires no subscription. Finish your active files in Vesta and start new ones in Lumos: coexistence happens project by project.
Data import
Honestly: there is no automated import from Vesta today. The Lumos team supports every migration manually. We go through your templates and wording with you and help you bring them over.
What changes between Vesta and Lumos
| Aspect | Vesta | Lumos |
|---|---|---|
| Working model | Software installed on your computer, Vesta Go iOS companion for the field, according to the Vesta website | Cloud web platform, offline capture with Lumos Capture (iOS and Android) |
| Where your data lives | On your computer, backups are your responsibility | Hosted in Canada, automatic backups, export available at any time |
| Assisted writing | AI dictation and suggestions offered as a paid option, according to the Vesta website | Unlimited assisted writing and an AI Assistant under reasonable unlimited use, all optional: Lumos works without AI |
| Findings bank | Library provided, volume announced on the Vesta website | 1,165 bilingual findings included: 710 pre-purchase, 455 pre-delivery, qualified under BNQ 3009-500 and linked to their sources |
| BNQ 3009-500 compliance | Depends on how you configured your reports | Native BNQ structure, real-time compliance gauge, ready for the October 2027 REIBH |
| Client delivery | PDF sent by email | Interactive web report behind an access code, PDF always available |
| Pricing model | Upfront license plus monthly maintenance fees, published on the Vesta website | No upfront license: $10 per inspection or $110 per month |
| Agreements and signatures | Not announced on the Vesta website | AIBQ, APCHQ and BNQ service agreements signed online |
Information about Vesta comes from its public website as of the last update of this page. If something looks inaccurate, write to us and we will correct it.
Frequently asked migration questions
What is the best alternative to Vesta in Quebec?
It depends on your irritant. If it is the local desktop model and backup management, a cloud platform like Lumos settles the question, with data hosted in Canada and the full mandate cycle in one place. If you want to stay with a dedicated tablet model, UDATA is the established player. Enzo Solution offers a simple questionnaire-based web flow. Compare on your irritant, not on feature lists.
Can I import my Vesta data into Lumos?
Not automatically. There is no automated import from Vesta today. Your past reports stay on your computer or in your PDFs, and the Lumos team supports you manually to bring over your templates and personal wording.
What happens to my past reports if I leave Vesta?
They stay on your computer, viewable in Vesta as long as your installation works. Keep PDF copies of your delivered reports and a backup of your machine: with local software, that is your only archive. You can then file those PDFs wherever you want.
How much does migrating to Lumos cost?
Nothing to try it: the trial covers 3 complete real inspections, no credit card required. After that, $10 per inspection with no subscription on the Starter plan, or $110 per month on Unlimited. No setup or onboarding fees, and the team helps with the migration at no charge.
Try Lumos on a real inspection
3 complete real inspections, no credit card. Run both tools side by side while you decide.
No commitment. No subscription required on the Starter plan at $10 per inspection.