FETS vs HiveSuite
FETS
onecraft.inHiveSuite
hivesuite.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | FETS | HiveSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £34.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Fire Protection Software | 7.8 (#14) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Integrations | The maker’s FETS page lists web, Android, and iOS app access but does not name third-party integrations. | HiveSuite lists Stripe for payments and QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting synchronization. |
| Purpose | FETS is fire equipment tracking software for inspections, fire safety compliance, QR code asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and service reporting. | HiveSuite provides party hire businesses with booking, equipment availability, delivery and collection scheduling, deposits, and invoicing tools. |
| Security and privacy | The Google Play listing reports that the developer declares no data shared with third parties and no data collected. | HiveSuite says it is UK GDPR compliant, registered with the ICO, does not sell personal data, and hashes account passwords using bcrypt. |
| Support | OneCraft lists support hours as Monday through Saturday, 09:00 am–06:00 pm, and Sunday closed. | Support is offered by UK staff through email, telephone and how-to guides with video walkthroughs. |
Plans
HiveSuite
- Solo£34.99 a month
- Small Team£89.99 a month
- Growing Team£149.99 a month
- Professional£249.99 a month
- Enterprise£499.99 a month
In their own words
FETS
FETS is OneCraft’s fire equipment tracking system for inspections, maintenance scheduling, compliance records and service reporting. It covers extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire alarm systems and other fire-safety assets. Staff can scan equipment QR codes to complete extinguisher inspections, see inspection status and maintenance history, or create a service request. A live dashboard presents inspection counts, upcoming maintenance and urgent service requests. FETS sends inspection reminders and critical-issue notifications. Reports can include attached photos, while service-history reports document maintenance, inspection results, repairs and replacements. The software is available through web, Android and iOS access, including the ONECRAFT_FETS mobile apps. OneCraft lists manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, airports, ports, hotels, facility managers, fire-protection providers, commercial buildings and hospitals as its industries. Pricing is paid and available on request. Support hours are Monday through Saturday, 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
HiveSuite
HiveSuite is software for party hire businesses to manage bookings, equipment availability, deposits, invoices, and delivery and collection schedules. Website enquiry forms can record party details, create customer records, and generate draft quotes. Inventory is tracked against bookings to show item availability and help avoid double bookings. HivePlanner provides a drag-and-drop calendar for scheduling deliveries and collections and assigning jobs. Customers can view booking details, approve quotes, and pay invoices through a branded portal. Stripe is included on every plan, and businesses may use their own payment methods; QuickBooks and Xero are also included and can sync accounting data. HiveCrew is available as an Android app or an installable iOS Progressive Web App with push notifications. HiveIntel answers plain-English questions about business data and presents results as charts, tables, or dashboards. Monthly plans include VAT and start at £34.99/mo for Solo, with 1 admin and 2 crew; higher tiers cost £89.99, £149.99, £249.99, or £499.99 monthly. The maker describes the service as designed for UK service businesses, including party hire companies. HiveSuite says AI submissions may go to third-party providers and advises against sharing unnecessary sensitive personal data.