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Compare UK RAMS, CPP & CDM compliance software — side by side

Every major compliance tool in the UK, reviewed in one place. Jump straight to a head-to-head, pick a roundup for a ranked recommendation, or filter by business size to find the fit.

UK RAMS & CPP software compared — picks by business size and trade

RAMS software in the UK has split into three rough camps. At the top, enterprise compliance platforms like HandsHQ and Evalu-8 serve mid-to-large contractors with dedicated H&S staff — powerful, but typically sold through sales calls and priced to match. In the middle, template libraries like RAMS Pro and AI-first tools like swiftRMS offer faster document generation for RAMS, COSHH, and related safety paperwork. Low-cost RAMS apps like Fast RAMS focus tightly on mobile RAMS creation. Template libraries like RAMs App offer access to pre-built documents you then edit yourself. At the bottom, pay-per-document tools like RapidRAMS charge per document created - cheap for one-offs, expensive at volume.

Sitting alongside these are broader platforms that solve a different problem: Procore for project management and SafetyCulture for inspections. Neither actually produces your CDM document set - you'll still need something to create the RAMS, CPP, and COSHH documents your client is asking for.

We also now track configurable EHS and field-service tools like Velappity where RAMS, COSHH, induction-style training, inspections, and reporting sit inside broader form workflows. Those platforms can suit larger teams, but small builders should check setup time, pricing tier, and CDM document coverage before choosing them.

The Site Book was built specifically for the sole traders and small builders sitting at the bottom of this market - the ones who need every CDM document but don't have a dedicated H&S manager to produce them. The comparisons below break down exactly how we stack up against each alternative.

There's also a second category here: Site Control — per-site contractor access. As soon as you run a site you have a different question: who is allowed on, are they inducted, and is their attendance logged. The Site Control cluster below groups every comparison on that job — biometric access, digital sign-in, inductions, CSCS checks, RFIs and contractor-management — so you can see how Site Control compares against the workforce-management incumbents while still generating the UK CDM pack the others leave to you.

Detailed comparisons of RAMS & CPP software — filter by business size and trade

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Site Control — per-site contractor access

The per-site contractor-access cluster: how The Site Book's Site Control stacks up against biometric, sign-in, induction, and workforce-management tools — and the category roundups that rank them. Start with the site-access software roundup or read more on Site Control.

Best Construction Site Access Software UK (2026)

A 2026 comparison of UK construction site-access and workforce-management software (MSite/Biosite, Causeway Donseed, Chime, HammerTech, SiteConnect and The Site…

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Best Construction Site Attendance Software UK

The Site Book Business is the focused choice for small UK builders needing web-based site attendance, live people-on-site visibility, CDM records, site files an…

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Best Construction Site Sign-In App UK (2026)

A 2026 comparison of UK construction site sign-in apps and visitor-management tools (SignOnSite, Sine, SwipedOn, WhosOnLocation, ProVisit, Sitemate, Collabor8On…

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Best Contractor Management Software UK (2026)

A 2026 guide to UK contractor management software that splits the term honestly: prequalification/accreditation (Alcumus SafeContractor, Sypro — a different job…

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Best CSCS Card Verification Software UK (2026)

A 2026 guide to UK CSCS card verification software, with CSCS Smart Check framed as the official free rail every tool integrates (Tensor, VIS Systems, Competenc…

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Best Digital Site Induction Software UK (2026)

A 2026 comparison of UK digital site induction software (One.site, Collabor8Online, Intasite, Altora, Keyzo, SignOnSite, HammerTech and The Site Book's Site Con…

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Best RFI Software for Construction UK (2026)

A 2026 comparison of UK construction RFI software (Procore, Fieldwire by Hilti, Sitemate Dashpivot and The Site Book's Site Control), honest that Procore and Fi…

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The Site Book Site Control vs Assignar

Assignar is an end-to-end ops/scheduling platform for self-performing heavy-civil contractors (crew + equipment dispatch, timesheets, payroll). The Site Book Si…

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Site Control vs Chime Software (2026)

Chime Software is a UK subcontractor workforce platform strong on GPS clock-in and automatic CIS payroll, but it distributes RAMS rather than generating them an…

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Site Control vs Causeway Donseed (2026)

Causeway Donseed is biometric time-and-attendance with build-up-to-gross CIS payroll, GPS geofencing and offline mode (quote-only pricing). The Site Book Site C…

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Site Control vs GoContractor

GoContractor (Vector Solutions) is multilingual contractor onboarding and orientation software that gets workers inducted and credential-checked before arrival,…

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The Site Book Site Control vs HammerTech

HammerTech is a mature multi-site EHS platform for mid-to-large general contractors, strong on permits, inspections, equipment and optional facial-recognition t…

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Site Control vs MSite / Biosite Compared

MSite/Biosite (Infobric) is hardware-led biometric turnstile access control and workforce management for Tier-1 contractors, sold quote-only with per-site capex…

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Site Book Site Control vs SiteConnect

SiteConnect bills per employee (NZD $333-$816/mo, 70+ on application) with geofenced QR/kiosk sign-in, inductions and free contractors. Site Control bills per s…

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Site Control vs WhosOnLocation (MRI OnLocation)

WhosOnLocation (MRI OnLocation) is a generic touchless VMS strong on presence tracking and emergency muster, priced from ~$60/location/month. Site Control is UK…

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Head-to-head comparisons

Direct vs pages weighing The Site Book against a single competitor on pricing, features, and fit.

The Site Book vs CDM Wizard — UK CDM Compliance Tools

CDM Wizard is a free CDM 2015 learning checklist - it does not produce RAMS or CPPs. The Site Book generates site-ready CDM documents from a plain-English brief…

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The Site Book vs Evalu-8 — UK Construction Compliance

Evalu-8 is a broad EHS platform with core EHS from GBP2.50/licence/mo and RAMS/COSHH add-ons quoted publicly. The Site Book is a focused CDM compliance tool at…

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The Site Book vs Excel for RAMS

Excel templates are free-ish but cost 1–3 hours per document, lack version control, and break on mobile. The Site Book creates compliant RAMS in minutes with a…

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The Site Book vs Fast RAMS

Fast RAMS offers a free 1-document tier and Unlimited at GBP9.99/mo for mobile RAMS, signatures, PDFs, duplication, archive, and CoSHH assessments. The Site Boo…

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The Site Book vs HandsHQ: Small Builder Comparison 2026

The Site Book is not RAMS-only; it covers RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks and worker sign-off, plus Business site attendance, files, notifications,…

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The Site Book vs Haspod — UK CDM Compliance Compared

The Site Book is the builder-focused alternative to Haspod: a plain-English brief becomes a job-specific RAMS, CPP, COSHH assessment, induction and toolbox talk…

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The Site Book vs Procore — CDM Compliance for UK Builders

Procore is a broad construction management platform with custom annual pricing, drawings, RFIs, submittals, documents, and project controls. The Site Book is fo…

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The Site Book vs RAMS App: UK CDM Compliance Compared

RAMs App is a template-based RAMS-only tool with a lower monthly entry tier. The Site Book generates site-specific CDM documents (RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions)…

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The Site Book vs RAMS Pro — UK CDM Compliance Software

The Site Book is the RAMS Pro alternative for UK builders who need RAMS plus the wider CDM project record. Pricing is Starter £0, Pro £39/mo or £360/yr, and Bus…

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The Site Book vs RapidRAMS — UK CDM Compliance Tools

RapidRAMS is a pay-per-document RAMS tool at £15/document. The Site Book offers Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month, and optional setup…

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The Site Book vs SafetyCulture

SafetyCulture is a global inspection, audit and operations platform with per-seat Premium pricing and custom Enterprise pricing. The Site Book is UK CDM softwar…

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The Site Book vs swiftRMS

swiftRMS publishes AI RAMS, CPP, COSHH, SSOW, and toolbox-talk plans from GBP49/mo, with Business and Enterprise tiers for broader workflows. The Site Book Star…

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The Site Book vs Velappity

Velappity is a configurable field-service and risk-assessment platform with RAMS and COSHH on its Gold plan. The Site Book is a CDM-first tool for UK builders,…

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Roundups

Multi-product shortlists ranking the best tools for a specific buyer segment or use case.

Best Construction Compliance Software (2026)

The Site Book is not RAMS-only: it covers RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks and worker sign-off, plus Business site attendance, files, portal users, d…

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Best Compliance Software for Domestic Builders (UK 2026)

Construction compliance software ranked for UK domestic builders under CDM 2015 §14(1). The Site Book leads for plain-English CPP and RAMS built for homeowner-f…

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Best Construction Document Sharing Portal UK

The Site Book Business adds a practical site files portal for assigned drawings, plans, H&S documents, procedures, RAMS, CPPs, emergency information, updates an…

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Best Contractor Site Portal Software UK

The Site Book Business is the focused contractor site portal choice for small UK builders: 5 internal logins, 25 active portal users, project-scoped site access…

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Best COSHH Assessment Tools UK (2026)

Ranked COSHH assessment tools for UK construction: The Site Book first for builders because COSHH links to RAMS, CPPs, inductions, and sign-off; Velappity for c…

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Best RAMS Generator Software UK (2026)

Ranked RAMS generator shortlist for UK builders: The Site Book first for site-specific RAMS plus CDM workflow, Fast RAMS for the lowest-cost RAMS-only mobile su…

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Best RAMS Software for Sole Traders (UK 2026)

For UK sole traders doing domestic work, The Site Book is strongest once they write more than two RAMS a month. Starter is £0, Pro is £39/mo or £360/yr, Busines…

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Best RAMS Software UK (2026)

The Site Book ranks first for UK small builders needing RAMS plus CDM records, with Starter at £0, Pro at £39/mo or £360/yr, Business at £199/mo with 5 internal…

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Best Site Induction Apps UK (2026)

Ranked site induction app shortlist for UK construction: The Site Book first for small builders because induction sign-off connects to RAMS, CPPs, COSHH, emerge…

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Cheapest RAMS + CPP + Toolbox Talks Bundle (UK 2026)

Bundle-price ranking for RAMS + CPP + toolbox talks in the UK. The Site Book is cheapest with Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month, and o…

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Alternatives

Switch guides for users outgrowing or downsizing from a specific incumbent.

Frequently asked questions about UK RAMS, CPP, and compliance software

What's the best RAMS software in the UK?

It depends on the size of your business. Sole traders and small builders usually pick The Site Book, which bundles RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, and Pro site management from £39/month, or Business team and portal workflows at £199/month. Mid-size contractors with a dedicated H&S team often land on HandsHQ. Each head-to-head comparison below breaks down the fit, pricing, and document scope.

What's the difference between head-to-heads, roundups, and alternatives?

Use the head-to-head pages when you already have a specific competitor in mind and want a side-by-side breakdown on price, features, and fit. Use the roundups when you want a ranked recommendation across the whole market. Use the alternatives guides when you are specifically looking to switch off a named incumbent. The filter bar above lets you narrow by page type or business size.

Do you only compare The Site Book to other tools?

No - we are not pretending to be neutral reviewers. Every comparison here is The Site Book against a specific alternative. We try to be fair: we acknowledge where competitors win (HandsHQ's template library for enterprise teams, Procore's project management depth) and recommend them for the jobs they fit. We also show where they fall short for the sole trader and small builder market that The Site Book is built for.

What should I look for when comparing RAMS tools?

Four things. First, does the tool create site-specific documents, or just hand you a template to edit? Generic templates are what HSE inspectors flag most often. Second, does it cover the full CDM document set - RAMS plus CPP, COSHH, site induction, and emergency plan - or only RAMS? Third, is pricing flat-rate and transparent? Fourth, does it run on your phone on site? The comparisons score each tool on all four.

Try The Site Book free — the best comparison is your own hands-on run

Your first project on The Site Book is free - no credit card. Describe your job and see the RAMS, CPP, COSHH, and site induction it produces. Then decide.

All product names, logos, and brands referenced on this page and the comparisons it links to are property of their respective owners. Use of these names does not imply endorsement. Information is based on publicly available data reviewed on 31 May 2026.