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# Compare SafetyCulture vs Q-81

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> Detailed comparison between SafetyCulture and Q-81. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SafetyCulture | Q-81 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 353 | 25 |
| **Starting Price** | A$29,00 | €2 000,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SafetyCulture

Designed for businesses in manufacturing, retail, QSR, hospitality, transportation and other industries, the software allows frontline teams to capture real-time data and obtain actionable insights.

### Q-81

Designed for businesses in construction, manufacturing,  industries Q-81 HSE is the first EHS GDPR Certified software, helps businesses track, handle incidents, auditing, employee training \&amp; more

## Key features

### SafetyCulture

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Audit Management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Customizable Templates
- Dashboard
- Document Management
- Incident Management
- Incident Reporting
- Inspection Management
- Occupational Health Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis
- Status Tracking
- Task Management
- Workflow Management

### Q-81

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Audit Management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Customizable Templates
- Dashboard
- Document Management
- Incident Management
- Incident Reporting
- Inspection Management
- Occupational Health Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Analysis
- Status Tracking
- Task Management
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View SafetyCulture Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/141080/iauditor)
- [View Q-81 Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1029396/q-81)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/141080/1029396/iauditor/vs/q-81)

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