There are more health and safety software options in New Zealand than ever. Some are built for construction, some for enterprise, and some are generic global platforms adapted for the NZ market. Choosing the right one depends on what your business actually needs — not what looks best in a demo.
This page helps you compare your options honestly.
What to look for
Before comparing platforms, get clear on what matters:
Does it cover your industry? Some platforms are built exclusively for construction and trades. If you're in manufacturing, agriculture, horticulture, hospitality, logistics, or any other sector, make sure the platform has forms and workflows that match your operations — not just hard hat templates.
What's included in the price? Some platforms charge a base fee and then add per-user, per-site, or per-project costs. Others bundle everything. Compare the total annual cost for your actual team size, not just the headline price.
Do you get advisory support? Software is a tool. When an incident happens, when WorkSafe turns up, when you need to prepare for a pre-qualification audit — do you have access to a qualified health and safety professional? Some platforms include this. Many don't.
Is it aligned with NZ legislation? Global platforms may offer hundreds of templates, but if they're not built around the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the proposed HSWA Amendment Bill, you're doing extra work to make them fit.
Can it handle critical risk verification? Under the proposed HSWA Amendment Bill, the Act's main purpose would shift to prioritising critical risks. Any platform you choose should be able to demonstrate that your business is identifying and managing its critical risks — not just collecting data.
Platform comparison
ThinkSafe
Best for: Businesses across all industries wanting a complete health and safety membership — software, advisory support, and documentation in one package.
Pricing (annual, +GST): $650/yr (1–2 users), $775/yr (3–7 users), $1,100/yr (8–15 users), $2,590/yr (16–25 users), 25+ users contact us. Monthly billing also available.
What's included: 97 forms across 90+ industries. Critical risk verification aligned with the proposed Schedule 1A. Health and safety management system (plans, policies, risk registers, emergency procedures). Licence and training tracking with expiry alerts. HASANZ-registered consultant advisory support. Pre-qualification assistance (Tōtika, SiteWise, IMPAC). Incident response. QR visitor sign-in. Mobile app (iOS and Android) plus web access.
Trial: 14 days, full access.
Why it's different: ThinkSafe is a membership, not just software. Every client gets access to HASANZ-registered health and safety professionals for advisory support and incident response. Critical risk verification is purpose-built and aligned with the proposed Schedule 1A.
HazardCo
Best for: Residential building companies and trade businesses wanting a simple, guided system with phone-based advisory support.
Pricing (annual, +GST): Trades — Foundation $1,199/yr (up to 9 users), Professional $1,999/yr (up to 19 users). Main contractors — Premium $2,199/yr (up to 9 users, 3 projects included), Complete $2,999/yr (unlimited users, 3 projects included). Additional projects $449 each.
What's included: Guided H&S templates for construction and trades. Site-specific safety plan generator. QR code site sign-in. Incident reporting with advisory team support. Contractor pre-qualification (Complete plan only). BeSafe Toolbox training included.
Trial: 7 days.
Focus: HazardCo describes itself as built for home builders and tradies. They have recently added an "Other Industries" section. Projects beyond the included allowance are charged at $449 each.
SiteApp Pro
Best for: Construction and trade businesses wanting a configurable platform with custom form building.
Pricing (monthly, +GST): Essential $138/mo (1–2 employees), Team $276/mo (3–12 employees), Professional $399/mo (13–30 employees), Plus $480/mo (31–50 employees), Premium 51+ POA. Save 10% billed annually.
What's included: Custom form builder. Equipment and asset management. Job roles and permissions. Training matrix (coming in v5). SSO (coming in v5). Offline mode.
Trial: Available on request.
Focus: SiteApp Pro is positioned for construction and trades. It's a self-configure platform — you build your own forms and workflows. Pricing scales per employee band.
SafetyCulture (formerly iAuditor)
Best for: Larger businesses wanting a global inspection platform with a per-seat pricing model.
Pricing: Free tier (up to 5 users, limited features). Premium from approximately $40 NZD per user per month (billed annually). Scales linearly with team size.
What's included: Customisable inspection templates. Task management. Training module. Analytics dashboards. Integrations with third-party systems. Offline mode. Global template library.
Trial: 30 days.
Focus: SafetyCulture is a global platform used across many countries. Per-seat pricing scales linearly with team size. Templates are drawn from a global library.
Mid-market and enterprise platforms
Mango (EcoOnline): QHSE management starting around $12,000 NZD/year. ISO-focused (9001, 14001, 45001). Suited to mid-size organisations needing integrated quality, health, safety, and environmental management. Steep learning curve for smaller teams.
ecoPortal: Enterprise health and safety engagement software with 30+ modules. POA pricing — typically suited to organisations with 100+ workers. Strong in government, councils, and large corporates. Not practical for teams under 20.
Safe365: Safety culture assessment and maturity platform. Custom pricing. Focused on enterprise safety culture improvement rather than day-to-day operational H&S management.
Others: Engage Solutions, HasTrak, BWARE, Evotix (SHE Assure), Damstra Vault, SiteDocs — all play in the NZ market but either have limited public pricing, niche focus areas, or are primarily enterprise-targeted.
Pricing comparison at a glance
For a team of 1–2 workers (annual, +GST):
ThinkSafe — $650/yr | HazardCo (Foundation) — $1,199/yr | SiteApp Pro (Essential) — $1,656/yr | SafetyCulture (2 seats) — ~$960/yr
For a team of 8–15 workers (annual, +GST):
ThinkSafe — $1,100/yr | HazardCo (Premium/Professional) — $1,999–$2,199/yr | SiteApp Pro (Professional) — $4,788/yr | SafetyCulture (10 seats) — ~$4,800/yr
Choosing with the HSWA Amendment Bill in mind
The HSWA Amendment Bill proposes changing what the law expects of every business in New Zealand. The Act's proposed new main purpose is to prioritise critical risks. When you're choosing a health and safety platform, consider whether it can help you demonstrate that your business is identifying and managing its critical risks — not just collecting data.
