FireCert vs HiveSuite

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.

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.