RAMSMate vs HandsHQ: The Modern UK RAMS Alternative
Looking for a faster, more modern alternative to HandsHQ without the expensive per-user lock-in? See how RAMSMate delivers 100% CDM 2015 Tier 1 acceptance with instant mobile sign-off at a fraction of the cost.
Feature & Pricing Breakdown
How RAMSMate compares head-to-head against HandsHQ.
| Key Feature | RAMSMate (Modern) | HandsHQ (Legacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Cost / Pricing | £15 PAYG or £24/mo Unlimited | ~£44–£50+ / user / mo + Minimum Licences |
| No Contract / Pay-As-You-Go Option | Yes (£15 per unwatermarked doc) | No (Annual contracts required) |
| Creation Time per RAMS | 1–3 Minutes on Mobile or Desktop | 15–30 Minutes |
| Mobile-First Van & On-Site Workflow | Yes (Optimized for Phones & Tablets) | Office / Desktop Centric |
| CDM 2015 Tier 1 Contractor Acceptance | 100% (Standard 5x5 Matrix + HSWA 1974) | 100% (Standard Enterprise Format) |
| Paperless Operative Signatures (SMS/QR) | Yes (No App Download / No Logins Needed) | Yes (Email / Web link) |
| Voice-to-RAMS AI Speech Dictation | Yes (Direct Microphone Input) | No (Manual typing required) |
| Offline PWA Support in Remote Sites | Yes (Drafts offline in vans) | Requires continuous connectivity |
| Pre-Built UK Trade Hazard Matrices | 500+ across 10 UK trade disciplines | Large library with custom builder |
Why UK Trade Contractors are Switching to RAMSMate
10x Faster On-Site Drafting
HandsHQ was built for safety coordinators sitting in an office. RAMSMate was built for the contractor sitting in their van on site. Generate, sign, and send in under 3 minutes.
Zero Bloat & 70% Cost Savings
No mandatory multi-seat contracts or £50+/mo per-user fees. Choose £15 one-off Pay-As-You-Go credits or £24/month unlimited for your entire company.
100% Tier 1 Acceptance Guarantee
Every RAMSMate PDF includes quantitative 5x5 HSE risk scoring, verified control hierarchies, PPE standards, and emergency protocols accepted by Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Morgan Sindall.
Experience the RAMSMate Advantage
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