One platform instead of two
Most EHS platforms don't do scheduling. Most scheduling tools ignore safety. ShiftArmor does both — so you stop paying for two products that don't talk to each other.
50-employee manufacturer, annual cost
Most manufacturers buy a scheduling tool AND a safety tool. Here's what that actually costs.
See what's included
| Feature | ShiftArmor | SafetyCulture | VelocityEHS | Deputy | Field1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Scheduling | |||||
| Drag-and-drop shift scheduling | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Overtime tracking & alerts | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Work schedule patterns | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ |
| Shift swap management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Leave & Time Off | |||||
| PTO & leave request workflow | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automated accrual engine | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ |
| FMLA eligibility tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Safety & Compliance | |||||
| OSHA-compliant incident tracking | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| OSHA 300/301/300A auto-export | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Near-miss reporting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Safety audit checklists | ✓Pro | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Industry audit templates (pre-built) | ✓Pro | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Limited |
| Corrective action tracking | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Risk Assessment | |||||
| Automated risk scoring engine | ✓Pro | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Predictive trend analysis | ✓Ent | ✗ | Add-on | ✗ | ✓ |
| Immutable audit trail | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Limited |
| Training & Certifications | |||||
| Training program management | ✓Pro | Basic | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Certification tracking & expiry alerts | ✓Ent | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI & Technology | |||||
| Built-in AI safety assistant | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI-powered near-miss analysis | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pricing (50 employees) | |||||
| Monthly cost | $499–$1,999/mo | $1,200/mo | Custom | $300/mo | Custom |
| Annual cost | $5,988–$23,988 | $14,400 | $25,000+ | $3,600 | Custom |
| Includes scheduling? | ✓ All tiers | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free trial | 14 days | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Why manufacturers pay twice
Most manufacturing operations today use at least two separate systems: one for scheduling shifts and one for tracking safety. Deputy or When I Work handles who shows up when. SafetyCulture or a spreadsheet tracks incidents, audits, and compliance.
The problem isn't just the cost — it's the disconnect. Your scheduling tool doesn't know that a worker just hit 60 hours this week, which increases fatigue risk. Your safety tool doesn't know that you scheduled a new hire alone on a night shift in a high-hazard area. These are exactly the gaps where incidents happen.
ShiftArmor was built to close that gap. When scheduling and safety live in the same system, you get risk scoring that actually factors in overtime, workforce experience, training compliance, and 15 other data points — automatically, not manually.
The hidden cost of per-user pricing
Per-user pricing sounds fair until you do the math. SafetyCulture at $24/user/month means every new hire adds $288/year to your software bill. Hire 10 seasonal workers? That's an extra $2,880 — for people who might only be there for 3 months.
ShiftArmor uses flat-rate pricing with three tiers. Starter is $499/month (scheduling, attendance, incident tracking, and overtime visibility for 50 seats). Pro is $999/month (adds audits, risk scoring, training, and deeper attendance workflows for 100 seats). Even Pro at $11,988/year is less than SafetyCulture plus a scheduling and timekeeping stack, and it keeps everything in one platform. Beyond included seats, overage is $7–$10/user/month depending on tier, not $24.
Compare ShiftArmor to specific platforms
ShiftArmor vs. SafetyCulture
SafetyCulture excels at inspections — but can't schedule a shift. Compare features, pricing, and what you get for $12,000/yr less.
Read comparison →ShiftArmor vs. VelocityEHS
VelocityEHS is built for enterprises with 10,000+ employees. If you're a 50-300 person manufacturer, here's why ShiftArmor fits better.
Read comparison →ShiftArmor vs. Deputy
Deputy handles scheduling well — but has zero safety features. See what you gain by switching to a platform that does both.
Read comparison →What's inside ShiftArmor
Drag-and-drop shifts built for manufacturing.
Time & AttendanceClock-in, timesheets, and payroll export.
OSHA ComplianceAuto-generate 300/301/300A logs.
Incident TrackingOSHA-compliant reporting with AI analysis.
Risk Assessment26-factor automated scoring engine.
Training ManagementCertifications, assignments, expiry alerts.
Overtime TrackingHours, costs, and fatigue risk monitoring.
Leave & PTORequests, approvals, and balance tracking.
Why manufacturers choose ShiftArmor
One platform, not two
Your schedule and your safety data live in the same system. When a worker is over hours, their risk score updates. When an incident happens, it's linked to the shift it occurred on.
Seats included, not per-user
Every tier includes seats — 50 to 250 depending on plan. Need more? Overage is just $7–$10/user/month, not $24. The Pro tier at $999/mo is still less than SafetyCulture + a scheduling tool — and you get everything in one platform.
AI that actually helps
Built-in AI assistant analyzes near-misses, suggests corrective actions, and answers safety questions using your actual data — not generic templates.
26-factor risk engine
Automated risk scores based on incident history, training compliance, overtime trends, workforce experience, and 22 other factors. Not a subjective checklist.
OSHA-ready from day one
Generate OSHA 300 Logs, 301 Forms, and 300A Summaries with one click. Pre-built industry-specific audit templates. No manual data entry.
Audit-grade records
Every risk assessment, incident, and corrective action is immutable. Supersession chains ensure nothing is ever silently deleted. Built for OSHA auditors, not just dashboards.
Ready to see it in action?
Request early access. Personalized onboarding. Import your team and run your first safety audit in under 15 minutes.