RAMS Software Comparison
Looking for a HandsHQ Alternative?
HandsHQ charges £30/month for 1 RAMS. swiftRMS gives you unlimited RAMS for £49/month, generated by AI in under 2 minutes.
No credit card required. Full Pro features.
£49
swiftRMS /mo
£135
HandsHQ Pro /mo
RAMS/month
Unlimited
Capped
Generation
AI, 2 mins
Templates
COSHH + SSOW
Included
Extra
Video analysis
Yes
No
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at where each platform excels. We win on speed, completeness, and value. HandsHQ wins on enterprise integrations.
The Real Cost Comparison
HandsHQ's Basic plan gives you 1 RAMS for £30/month. Need more? Prices climb fast. swiftRMS is £49/month for unlimited.
14-day free trial. No credit card required.
What swiftRMS Does Better
Four areas where swiftRMS has a clear advantage over HandsHQ.
AI Generation vs Templates
HandsHQ uses a template library where you manually select hazards and controls from pre-written content. swiftRMS generates everything from a single task description in under 2 minutes. 15+ hazards, 3-6 controls each, UK legislation cited automatically.
Video & Photo Hazard Analysis
Upload site photos or a walkthrough video and AI identifies hazards visually. No other RAMS platform offers this, including HandsHQ. It's the most accurate way to create site-specific assessments.
Complete Document Pack
One task description generates RAMS, COSHH assessment, Safe System of Work, and Toolbox Talk. HandsHQ doesn't generate SSOW at all, and COSHH is a separate workflow. swiftRMS gives you everything in one go.
Unlimited for Less
HandsHQ Basic is £30/month for 1 RAMS. Their Advanced plan (3 users) is £70/month. Their Pro is £135/month. swiftRMS gives you unlimited RAMS, COSHH, SSOW, and Toolbox Talks for £49/month. The more documents you need, the bigger the savings.
Where HandsHQ Wins (For Now)
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where HandsHQ has the edge today.
Enterprise Integrations
HandsHQ integrates with Procore, Zapier, and Power Automate. If your workflow depends on these tools, HandsHQ is the better fit today. We're working on integrations.
ISO 27001 & G-Cloud
HandsHQ holds ISO 27001 certification and is listed on the UK Government's G-Cloud Digital Marketplace. If your client requires these certifications for procurement, HandsHQ meets that requirement.
15,000+ COSHH Substance Library
HandsHQ has a large searchable database of hazardous substances. swiftRMS generates COSHH assessments from your RAMS context, but doesn't have a standalone substance search tool.
Established Track Record
HandsHQ has 2,000+ clients and was acquired by HSI in 2025. They've been operating since 2015. swiftRMS is newer but growing fast with 100+ UK contractors.
Which One is Right for You?
Choose swiftRMS if you...
- Need more than 1 RAMS per month
- Want documents generated in minutes, not hours
- Value AI-powered hazard identification
- Need COSHH, SSOW, and Toolbox Talks included
- Want video/photo hazard analysis
- Prefer a simple, affordable flat rate
- Want to try before you buy (14-day free trial)
Choose HandsHQ if you...
- Only need 1 RAMS per month
- Require Procore or Zapier integration
- Need ISO 27001 for procurement
- Want G-Cloud access for government work
- Prefer manually selecting from template libraries
- Need a large standalone COSHH substance database
What UK contractors say about switching to swiftRMS
“We used to pay a health and safety consultant but it was taking lengthy periods of time and didn't meet our clients' expectations. Now we produce RAMS in minutes.”
Nicola Oben
Paben Construction
“Cuts what used to be hours of paperwork into just minutes, while automatically embedding the correct UK legislation citations. Saved us significant time and cost.”
Justin Callard-Quinche
Quantum Group
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swiftRMS as reliable as HandsHQ for compliance?
Yes. swiftRMS auto-cites UK legislation (CDM 2015, HASAWA 1974, MHSWR, COSHH 2002) and generates 15+ hazards per document with 3-6 control measures each. The AI draws from the same regulatory framework that HandsHQ's templates use, but applies it automatically to your specific task description.
Can I switch from HandsHQ to swiftRMS?
Yes. Sign up for a free 14-day trial and generate your first RAMS in under 2 minutes. Your existing documents from HandsHQ remain accessible there. Most contractors run both side by side for a week before switching fully.
Why is swiftRMS cheaper than HandsHQ for unlimited RAMS?
HandsHQ uses a manual template-based approach that scales linearly with document count. swiftRMS uses AI to generate documents, so the marginal cost of each additional RAMS is minimal. That lets us offer unlimited generation at a flat £49/month.
Does HandsHQ have AI features?
HandsHQ added a GPT-4 powered Toolbox Talk generator. However, their core RAMS builder is still template-based. You select a trade category, then manually fill in hazards and controls from their library. swiftRMS generates the entire document, including hazards, controls, legislation, and PPE with EN standards, from a single task description.
When should I choose HandsHQ over swiftRMS?
If you need Procore integration, Zapier/Power Automate workflows, G-Cloud procurement for government contracts, or ISO 27001 certification is a requirement from your client, HandsHQ is the better choice today. For everything else, swiftRMS is faster, more complete, and more affordable.
Ready to Switch from HandsHQ?
Unlimited RAMS for £49/month. AI-generated in under 2 minutes. COSHH, SSOW, and Toolbox Talk included. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card needed.
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