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The Site Book vs Fast RAMS

Fast RAMS is cheaper for a RAMS-only mobile workflow; The Site Book wins when a builder needs the whole CDM pack, including CPPs, COSHH, inductions, worker sign-off, and project records.

Reviewed

Nicola Dobbie, Founder of The Site Book
Nicola Dobbie·Founder, The Site Book

Based on the Fast RAMS public homepage, feature list, pricing section, and FAQ reviewed on 2026-04-21.

At-a-glance comparison

Pricing, fit, and feature coverage side by side.

FeatureThe Site BookFast RAMS
PricingStarter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/moFree 1 RAMS; Unlimited GBP9.99/mo
Team size1 internal user on Pro; up to 5 internal logins and 25 active site portal users on BusinessSolo / small team
Best forSmall UK builders who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.Mobile-first contractors who mainly need low-cost RAMS, digital signatures, branded PDFs, duplication, and a simple archive.
Not ideal forNew product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.RAMS-first scope - no CPP generator, permits, site diary, worker certificate tracking, or subcontractor management.
RAMSAI-generated, site-specific, edit in-browser.Five-step RAMS creation workflow.
CPPFull Construction Phase Plans - not just RAMS.
COSHHCoSHH assessments listed as a feature.
Method statements
Site inductionsWorkers sign from their phone.Briefing mode and digital signatures, not a full induction module.
Worker cert tracking
Incident log
Permits to work
Site diary
Subcontractor tracking
Toolbox talks
Site attendanceBusiness includes check-in/check-out and live H&S attendance.
Site portalBusiness includes up to 25 active site portal users.
Site filesDrawings, plans, H&S docs, procedures, RAMS, CPP and emergency information.
Document reviewBusiness document status, reviewer notes and review history.
Subcontractor evidenceBusiness evidence record, review and archive workflow.
Site inspectionsBusiness inspections with checklist items.
Corrective actionsBusiness corrective actions with owner, due date and completion state.
PCPP importUpload an existing PCPP and reuse the structure.
Document checking
Data exportPDF export on paid plan.
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Why this matters

Fast RAMS is the honest cheap option when the job is only RAMS. That matters, because not every contractor needs a full compliance workspace on day one. The Site Book becomes the better value when the paperwork widens beyond one document.

Who each tool is for

At-a-glance fit per product - pulled from the same data that drives the snapshot table.

The Site Book

Best for
Small UK builders who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Not ideal for
New product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; up to 5 internal logins and 25 active site portal users on Business

Fast RAMS

Best for
Mobile-first contractors who mainly need low-cost RAMS, digital signatures, branded PDFs, duplication, and a simple archive.
Not ideal for
RAMS-first scope - no CPP generator, permits, site diary, worker certificate tracking, or subcontractor management.
Team size
Solo / small team

The bottom line

Pick the option that matches how your team actually works.

Bottom line

Fast RAMS is cheaper for a RAMS-only mobile workflow; The Site Book wins when a builder needs the whole CDM pack, including CPPs, COSHH, inductions, worker sign-off, and project records.

Why switch to The Site Book

  • Move from RAMS-only output to a full CDM pack: RAMS, CPPs, COSHH assessments, inductions, emergency plans, and toolbox talks.
  • Keep worker sign-off, permits, site diary entries, certificate tracking, and subcontractor records with the project instead of in separate tools.
  • Generate site-specific construction documents from a plain-English brief rather than managing each document as a standalone RAMS workflow.

Full breakdown per product

Strengths, weaknesses, fit, and the sources every claim came from.

The Site Book

The Site Book Ltd

Starter £0; Pro £39/mo or £360/yr; Business £199/mo

Best for
Small UK builders who need CDM documents plus lightweight site H&S operations: RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, toolbox talks, site attendance, site files, document review evidence, subcontractor evidence and worker/visitor portal access.
Team size
1 internal user on Pro; up to 5 internal logins and 25 active site portal users on Business
Sweet spot
A principal contractor on a domestic or small commercial project who needs ready-to-sign CDM documents, worker sign-off, a live people-on-site view, practical site files, subcontractor evidence records and lightweight inspections/actions.

Strengths

  • UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off plus Business site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
  • AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill - cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
  • Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
  • Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 5 internal team logins and 25 active site portal users.

Weaknesses

  • New product (launched 2025) -smaller customer base and shorter track record than established tools like HandsHQ.
  • No Procore / Autodesk Construction Cloud integrations yet -compliance docs live inside The Site Book and export as PDFs rather than syncing into a wider PM stack.
  • Site files are a practical portal for drawings, plans and procedures, not formal drawing revision control.
  • UK-focused content (CDM 2015, HSE guidance) -international contractors on non-UK projects would need to adapt the output.

Source basis

  • pricing - https://thesitebook.co.uk/pricing (fetched 2026-05-31) · Starter £0; Pro £39/month or £360/year; Business £199/month with 5 internal logins and 25 active portal users; setup £249 one-off for one job.
  • features - https://thesitebook.co.uk/features (fetched 2026-05-31) · Feature list covers RAMS, CPP, COSHH, inductions, worker sign-off, PCPP import, site attendance, site portal, site files and Business evidence workflows.
  • overview - https://thesitebook.co.uk (fetched 2026-05-31) · Homepage positioning - CDM compliance for UK builders.

Fast RAMS

Safety Assistance Limited

Free 1 RAMS; Unlimited GBP9.99/mo

Best for
Mobile-first contractors who mainly need low-cost RAMS, digital signatures, branded PDFs, duplication, and a simple archive.
Team size
Solo / small team
Sweet spot
A sole trader or small crew that wants a cheap RAMS app and does not need CPPs, site diaries, permits, or subcontractor workflows.

Strengths

  • Very low public price for unlimited RAMS creation compared with most UK construction compliance tools.
  • Mobile-first workflow includes digital signatures, briefing mode, PDF export, company branding, duplication, and archiving.
  • Free tier lets a contractor create one RAMS and test the core workflow before subscribing.

Weaknesses

  • RAMS-first scope - no CPP generator, permits, site diary, worker certificate tracking, or subcontractor management.
  • Currently requires an internet connection; offline mode is described as planned rather than live.
  • Lower price comes with less CDM breadth, so many contractors still need separate tools for the rest of the compliance pack.

Source basis

  • features - https://fastrams.com/ (fetched 2026-04-21) · Vendor homepage: RAMS workflow, signatures, PDF export, CoSHH assessments, briefing mode, archive, duplication.
  • pricing - https://fastrams.com/ (fetched 2026-04-21) · Pricing section lists Free with 1 RAMS and Unlimited at GBP9.99/month or GBP99.99/year.
  • offline - https://fastrams.com/ (fetched 2026-04-21) · FAQ says an internet connection is currently required and offline mode is planned for early 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Short, straight answers - the same questions real builders ask.

Is Fast RAMS cheaper than The Site Book?

For RAMS-only use, yes. Fast RAMS publishes an Unlimited plan at GBP9.99 per month, while The Site Book starts from GBP39 per month or GBP360 per year. The difference is scope. The Site Book includes RAMS, CPPs, COSHH assessments, site inductions, worker sign-off, permits, site diary, and subcontractor tracking. If you need those documents anyway, compare the whole pack, not just RAMS.

Who should choose Fast RAMS?

Choose Fast RAMS if your main problem is producing low-cost RAMS documents from a phone and you do not need a wider project compliance system. Its pricing, signatures, PDF export, duplication, and archive are attractive for simple RAMS workflows. The Site Book is stronger when the same job also needs CPPs, COSHH, induction sign-off, and audit-ready records.

Does Fast RAMS include COSHH assessments?

Fast RAMS publicly lists CoSHH assessments with hazard pictograms, exposure routes, control measures, PPE, emergency procedures, and first aid. That is useful for substances inside a RAMS workflow. The Site Book also creates COSHH assessments, but connects them to the wider project record, RAMS, site induction, worker sign-off, and audit pack so the same data is reused.

Can Fast RAMS replace The Site Book for CDM projects?

Only if RAMS are the only documents you need. For most CDM projects, principal contractors also need a Construction Phase Plan, site inductions, emergency arrangements, records of worker sign-off, and a place to track subcontractors and certificates. Fast RAMS is focused on RAMS creation; The Site Book is built as the broader CDM compliance workspace.

How we built this comparison

Based on the Fast RAMS public homepage, feature list, pricing section, and FAQ reviewed on 2026-04-21.

Every pricing, feature, and fit claim in this comparison is pulled from public vendor documentation and cross-checked against independent sources. The “source basis” footer on each product card lists the exact URLs and the date we fetched them. We revisit this page at least every 90 days - last reviewed on .

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Why The Site Book

  • UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off plus Business site attendance, portal users, site files, document reviews, subcontractor evidence and inspections/actions.
  • AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill - cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
  • Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
  • Transparent pricing: Starter £0, Pro £39/month or £360/year, Business £199/month with 5 internal team logins and 25 active site portal users.