VALEGRID FLOW vs HandsHQ
HandsHQ is a dedicated RAMS builder — arguably the best-known single-purpose RAMS tool in the UK, with training records alongside. Valegrid Flow includes RAMS (templates plus AI extraction of your existing documents) inside a full system that also runs CIS payroll, HAVS, site diaries and valuations & invoicing from timesheets.
| Feature | VALEGRID FLOW | HandsHQ |
|---|---|---|
| CIS payroll (20%/30%/gross, statements) | Built in — calculated from approved timesheets | — |
| Valuations & invoicing from timesheets | Built in — incl. retention & reverse-charge VAT | — |
| HAVS tracking | Automatic from timesheets + manual assessments | — (training records instead) |
| RAMS | Templates + AI extraction from your existing docs | Dedicated, polished RAMS builder |
| Site diaries with photos & auto weather | Built in | Varies |
| GPS timesheets in 16 languages | Built in | Varies |
| AI drawing takeoff & project assistant | Built in | — |
| Pricing model | Flat bands: £29 sole trader, £149 small crew, £499 contractor; enterprise agreed | Quote-based / per user |
Based on publicly available information, last checked 9 September 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll correct it.
Where HandsHQ wins
- Depth of the RAMS editor: as a specialist tool, HandsHQ's template library and RAMS-specific workflow are deeper.
- Training record management is a first-class feature there.
- If RAMS is genuinely your only problem, a single-purpose tool is simpler to adopt.
Where the difference actually shows
Covering more of the list only helps if the parts talk to each other. In Valegrid Flow one approval is the single event the whole week hangs off.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Valegrid Flow a replacement for HandsHQ?
- It depends what you use. If you only need RAMS, HandsHQ is a strong specialist choice. If RAMS is one of five headaches alongside CIS payroll, HAVS, timesheets and invoicing, Valegrid Flow covers all of them in one system for one flat price for your size of firm — £29 sole trader, £149 small crew, £499 contractor.
- Can Valegrid Flow reuse my existing RAMS documents?
- Yes. Upload an existing risk assessment or method statement as a PDF or image and AI extracts it into a reusable template with structured hazard/control lines and method steps — so switching doesn't mean starting from a blank page.
- Does HandsHQ do timesheets, payroll or invoicing?
- No — HandsHQ focuses on RAMS and training records. Timesheets, CIS payroll, HAVS from real hours, site diaries and valuations & invoicing are the core of Valegrid Flow.
- What does each cost?
- HandsHQ prices by plan for its RAMS product. Valegrid Flow is one flat price for your size of firm: £29 sole trader for the site essentials including RAMS, £149 small crew once you need payroll with CIS, £499 contractor for the full platform.
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Try the difference on one real pay week
Set up your team, approve a week of timesheets, and watch CIS payroll, HAVS and a valuation come out the other end. From £29 per month.
Last updated: 9 September 2026