FireCert vs FireLab Aries

FireCert manages certificates, asset registers, servicing and compliance for fire and security contractors working to UK standards. It covers fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control, with tools for inspection management, service contracts and compliance records. Engineers can complete visits offline using cached records that sync after reconnection. Locked certificates have unique QR codes and public verification pages with a SHA-256 hash. FireCert runs on web, iOS and Android, and its mobile workflow supports iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Professional costs £79 a month and supports up to five users, with unlimited certificates, buildings, clients and Client Portal users, Xero integration and standard support. Business costs £129 a month and includes unlimited users, quotes and customer acceptance, calendar sync, API access, webhooks and priority support. Business also provides Outlook and Google Calendar sync, plus company-email communications through Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. A 14-day trial is available. FireCert does not include ARC integration, quoting or invoicing.

FireLab Aries is a cloud-based platform for fire life safety inspections, testing, maintenance, quotes, and repairs. It offers 17 report categories, including quote and work-order forms, and lets users add or remove questions to customize reports. Deficiencies from inspection reports can become quotes and be tracked through completion. Aries supports recurring inspections, job scheduling, and reminders for monthly jobs, alongside GPS, technician time tracking, and inventory tracking for warehouse stock and technicians' vehicles. Completed inspection reports are emailed to customers as PDFs and saved in the cloud database. Customers can view reports and schedule service through a portal, and QuickBooks integration is listed for automating invoicing. FireLab says reports comply with NFPA and Joint Commission requirements. Aries is available on web and Apple, Android, and Windows devices. Spark costs $299 a month and lists unlimited technicians, reports, and customer support; Flame costs $399 a month and Blaze costs $499 a month. A free 14-day trial is offered without a credit card. Phone support is listed Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST.