If you are researching RAMS software, HandsHQ is one of the names you will meet early. It is a well established, respected UK tool for building risk assessments and method statements. This page sets out, fairly, where HandsHQ fits and where Site Manager AI takes a different route, so you can pick the one that matches how you actually work.
HandsHQ is a structured RAMS platform. On its own website it describes its purpose as helping teams "create better RAMS in less time" and to "easily create professional, task-specific risk assessments and method statements". It offers a library of risk assessments covering specialist contractor activities such as electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, alongside a separate Training Register product for keeping track of a company's training and competency in one place. HandsHQ states it is trusted by more than 1,500 companies, big and small.
That combination suits organisations that want a consistent, template-driven document library and a way to link people, training and paperwork together across a growing team. If your priority is a mature, well populated template library plus competency tracking, HandsHQ is a sensible tool to evaluate.
Site Manager AI starts from a different question: rather than picking and adapting a template, you describe the task and let AI write the document. You type in what the job involves, and it generates a full RAMS pack, a standalone method statement, or a risk assessment in minutes, scoped to current UK health and safety guidance including CDM 2015 duties. You then review and edit the output before you export it, so a human always signs off the wording.
Because the documents are generated on demand, you are not limited to what happens to be in a template library. Site Manager AI also runs on an iOS app for site managers and foremen who need to produce or check paperwork away from a desk, and it uses simple pricing: GBP 9.99 a month, or a one-off GBP 150 for lifetime access, with no per-user charges when you add colleagues.
| Category | HandsHQ | Site Manager AI |
|---|---|---|
| Core approach | Structured builder with a library of risk assessment templates to select and adapt | AI generates the document from a description of the task, which you then edit |
| Speed to first document | Fast once you know the library and have set up your content | Minutes from a short prompt, with no template to find first |
| AI generation | Not the core model; based on a curated template library | AI writes RAMS, method statements and risk assessments on demand |
| Platform | Web based, used across desktop and devices | Web plus a dedicated iOS app for on-site use |
| Extras | Training Register for tracking training and competency | Document generation focused; UK regulatory guidance built in |
| Pricing model | Aimed at teams and larger contractors; contact HandsHQ for current pricing | GBP 9.99 a month or GBP 150 lifetime, no per-user fees |
| Best for | Organisations wanting a structured template library plus competency tracking | People who want fast, AI-generated documents at a low monthly price |
Where we could not verify a specific HandsHQ figure from its public website, we have kept the description general rather than stating a precise claim. For current HandsHQ pricing and features, check handshq.com directly.
HandsHQ may be the stronger fit if you are a larger contractor that wants a structured, well maintained template library and integrated training and competency tracking across a team. It is a proven choice for organisations that run a lot of standardised paperwork and value that consistency.
Site Manager AI is likely the better fit if you want to produce a compliant RAMS, method statement or risk assessment quickly, without hunting through a library, and you want predictable low pricing. If you are a site manager, foreman or small firm who needs the document written now and edited before it goes out, the AI-first approach saves the most time.
Describe the task, get a UK-scoped RAMS, method statement or risk assessment in minutes, then edit and export. GBP 9.99 a month or GBP 150 lifetime.
See pricing and get startedIs Site Manager AI a direct replacement for HandsHQ?
They take different approaches. HandsHQ is a structured RAMS platform with a library of risk assessments and a training register. Site Manager AI generates RAMS, method statements and risk assessments with AI from a short prompt, scoped to current UK regulations, and is aimed at people who want documents produced quickly at a low monthly price. Which one wins depends on whether you value a curated template library or fast AI generation.
How much does Site Manager AI cost?
Site Manager AI is GBP 9.99 a month, and a lifetime option is available for a one-off GBP 150. There are no per-user fees to add teammates. You can see the full breakdown on the pricing page.
Can Site Manager AI produce method statements and risk assessments?
Yes. It generates full RAMS packs, standalone method statements, and risk assessments from a description of the task, then lets you edit the wording before you export it, so a person always reviews the final document.
Does Site Manager AI cover UK regulations?
Yes. Its generated documents are scoped to current UK health and safety guidance, including CDM 2015 duties, so the structure and language suit UK construction sites. You can read more in our guide to what a RAMS document is.