SafetyFirst vs VelocityEHS
SafetyFirst
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| Figure | SafetyFirst | VelocityEHS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €250/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Safety Management Software | 8.2 (#7) | 8.4 (#5) |
| API | An API is available for ERP synchronization and exporting reports, inspections, tasks and meetings; API access information is supplied on request. | VelocityEHS advertises integrations and API connections for linking external systems, but the opened product pages do not provide public API reference documentation or SDK downloads. |
| Documentation | The public site offers platform module pages, blog articles, guides and whitepapers; API details are provided on request rather than through a public developer reference. | The Industrial Hygiene help center provides getting-started material, software updates, exposure groups, sampling, laboratory submissions, equipment calibration, medical surveillance, fit testing and reports. |
| Headquarters | Weesp, Netherlands | VelocityEHS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. |
| Purpose | SafetyFirst provides safety management software for digital reporting, inspections, and toolbox meetings. | VelocityEHS provides a connected EHS and sustainability platform for safety, ergonomics, chemical management, operational risk, contractor safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | No rating displayed because Apple says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews. | 1.6 out of 5 from 146 ratings |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 166 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | The opened Google Play listing shows no star rating or review count. | 2.5 out of 5 from 171 reviews |
| Support | GetApp lists email/help-desk and phone support, with video training. | VelocityEHS describes expert-guided onboarding with a dedicated project manager, alongside responsive support and ongoing training. |
| What it does | SafetyFirst is a QHSE platform for reporting, inspecting, informing and resolving workplace safety issues across projects. | VelocityEHS is a connected environment, health and safety and sustainability platform for managing workplace risk. |
Plans
VelocityEHS
- 3D Static Strength Prediction Program — Academic$2,000, paid once
- 3D Static Strength Prediction Program — Industrial single user$2,500, paid once
- VelocityEHS AcceleratePriced on request
- VelocityEHS Accelerate platformPriced on request
In their own words
SafetyFirst
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VelocityEHS
VelocityEHS provides a connected EHS and sustainability platform spanning workplace safety, ergonomics, chemical management, operational risk, contractor safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability. Its Safety solution covers incident management, audits, inspections, observations, compliance, meetings, corrective actions, and training. AI tools support hazard analysis, root-cause identification, corrective-action recommendations, and serious-potential-incident insights. Accelerate adds shared action management, KPI monitoring, advanced reporting, a shared location tree, and support for 15+ languages, with integrations including ERP, Power BI, and Azure. Mobile apps for iOS and Android can record incidents, hazards, inspections, and corrective actions offline; the chemical management app provides online and offline access to safety data sheets and inventory details. VelocityEHS says its applications maintain SOC 2 Type 2 attestation and encrypt data in transit and at rest. It uses Amazon Web Services for cloud hosting. Pricing is on request. A free account offers up to five SDS downloads and personal eBinder access, requires a business email, and has no stated duration.