G8 ONE vs HandsHQ
HandsHQ is a well-established UK RAMS platform. G8 ONE covers RAMS plus the site side: sign-in, permits, inspections and fire safety records. Here is a factual comparison from each product's public pages.
At a glance
HandsHQ sells individual plans with a monthly RAMS allowance, and team plans on custom pricing. G8 ONE is priced per company with unlimited documents and AI (fair use) and free operatives on Team and above.
| Feature | G8 ONE | HandsHQ |
|---|---|---|
| RAMS creation | YesBuilt-in task and hazard library for common UK trades | YesContent library; content editing on all individual plans, custom content on Teams and Enterprise |
| Worker signatures and sign-off | YesOperatives sign on a phone | YesDigital signatures |
| Client approval without an account | YesRAMS and permit approvals by email link; the approver needs no account | YesInternal approval workflow, listed on the Medium team plan and above |
| Unlimited RAMS on every plan | YesUnlimited documents and AI on every plan, fair use | NoIndividual plans have a monthly or yearly RAMS allowance; team plans list custom RAMS |
| Permits to work | YesWith approval by email link | Not stated |
| Certificate and training expiry tracking | Yes | YesTraining Register, a separate HandsHQ product |
| Site inductions | YesQR sign-in and roll call, inductions in 10 languages, 4 native-reviewed | Not stated |
| Fire door and inspection records | YesFire door inspections, fire alarm, extinguisher, emergency lighting and sprinkler templates | Not stated |
| HAVS records | YesPer-person exposure points and A(8) | Not stated |
| Free trial | Yes30 days, every feature, no card needed | Not statedIndividual plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee; team plans offer a 30-minute demo |
| Risk register | YesRAMS linked to updated register items are flagged | YesRisk Register on the Large team plan |
This table compares selected features as published on 18 October 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find it on HandsHQ's public pages; it does not mean the product lacks it. HandsHQ information comes only from its public web pages, checked on 18 October 2026: handshq.com/rams/pricing (team plans and feature comparison), handshq.com/rams/features and handshq.com/rams/pricing-individual (individual plans). Features change, so check the current pages before you decide. For G8 ONE prices see pricing. HandsHQ is a trade mark of its owner. G8 ONE Limited is not connected with it. If anything here is wrong, email support@g8-one.com and we'll correct it.
Is G8 ONE a good fit?
G8 ONE may suit you if
- You want RAMS, COSHH, permits, inductions, sign-ins and inspections in one per-company price
- You want operatives to sign in and sign off for free, with no app to install
- You need approvals from people without an account
- You want inspections, logbooks, certificates and site records in the same place as your RAMS, whatever your trade
Questions
Is G8 ONE connected to HandsHQ?
No. They are separate products from separate companies.
Can I import my existing RAMS?
Yes. Import a RAMS into G8 ONE and it is scored out of 100 with a list of gaps. Staff and training records import from a spreadsheet.
Try G8 ONE on a live job
No card needed, so you can run it alongside what you use now.
No card needed. 30-day free trial, then choose a plan.