28+ Feature Advantages
PaddlvsCheckit

Checkit provides IoT-based automated monitoring for temperature, humidity, and compliance workflows. Focused on data collection and real-time alerts.

33 features compared · £69/month all-inclusive · No contracts

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Food Safety & Compliance

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Digital SFBB Packs
HACCP Plans
AI HACCP GenerationPaddl Only
Allergen ManagementPaddl Only
Risk AssessmentsPaddl Only
EHO Report GenerationPaddl Only
One-Click Audit PacksPaddl Only
Fire Safety - Drills, Certificates & Expiry AlertsPaddl Only
COSHH ManagementPaddl Only

Operations & Equipment

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Equipment Tracking
AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only
Temperature Monitoring
Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only
Supplier ManagementPaddl Only
Delivery ChecksPaddl Only

Team & Training

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Team Management
Training TrackingPaddl Only
Staff InductionsPaddl Only
GPS Check-inPaddl Only
Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only
Staff Notifications

Documents & Knowledge

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Document Management
Knowledge HubPaddl Only
Digital SignaturesPaddl Only
Licence ManagementPaddl Only
Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only
Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only

Reporting & Incidents

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Complaint MonitoringPaddl Only
Incident & Accident ReportingPaddl Only
EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only
AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only

Platform & AI

FeaturePaddlCheckit
Mobile App
Mobile Manager ViewPaddl Only
Offline ModePaddl Only
AI AssistantPaddl Only
AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only
Compliance Dashboard
Multi-Location

What Checkit is missing

Checkit: Enterprise pricing not accessible for smaller operators

Checkit: Hardware dependency adds upfront cost

Checkit: Limited team and training features

Checkit: No AI-powered capabilities

Checkit: No shift handovers, allergens, or risk assessments

Checkit: No insurance, licence, or COSHH management

What Paddl offers instead

AI-Powered Automation

AI-generated HACCP plans, smart document extraction, equipment health analysis, and insurance gap detection.

UK Compliance Built-In

SFBB pack generation, EHO preparation dashboard, Natasha's Law allergen tracking, fire safety, and COSHH management.

Transparent Pricing

£69/location/month with all 33 features included. No modules, no hidden costs, no long-term contracts.

Shift Handovers Done Right

End-of-day reports with urgent items, stock issues, equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge before starting.

Features Checkit doesn't have

Real screenshots from the Paddl platform showing what you're missing

Shift Handovers & EOD Reports

Paddl Advantage

Staff submit end-of-day reports with urgent actions, stock shortages, and equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge handovers before starting their shift.

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End of Day Report showing urgent actions and notes
Mobile app handover received notification

Push Notifications to On-Shift Staff

Paddl Advantage

Temperature alerts, handover submissions, and maintenance updates go directly to staff who are checked in that day. No more missed alerts.

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Push notifications showing temperature alerts and handover submissions

EHO Visit Ready

Paddl Advantage

Quick access to all compliance documentation during inspections. Staff can pull up SFBB packs, delivery records, and temperature logs instantly.

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EHO Visit dashboard showing compliance overview

Equipment Management with AI Health Monitoring

Paddl Advantage

Track all equipment with service history, temperature logs, and AI-powered health analysis that spots potential issues before they become breakdowns.

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Equipment management showing health monitoring and service history

Instant Allergen Lookup

Paddl Advantage

Staff can quickly search menu items by allergen during service. No hunting through folders - just type and find what you need.

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Allergen menu showing searchable menu items with allergen tags

Report Issues from Mobile

Paddl Advantage

Staff can report maintenance issues, equipment breakdowns, and safety concerns directly from the app with priority levels and photos.

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Maintenance request form showing priority and issue type selection

AI HACCP Plan Generation

Paddl Advantage

AI analyzes your business context, existing routines, equipment, and menu to generate a complete HACCP plan with process steps and critical control points.

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HACCP AI wizard showing business context analysis

Ask Paddy AI Assistant

Paddl Advantage

Get instant answers about compliance, food safety, and your business. AI trained on UK regulations and your specific setup.

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Ask Paddy AI assistant chat interface

Manager View in Mobile App

Paddl Advantage

Managers can switch to admin view on mobile to see team progress, compliance status, recent activity, and SFBB status across all locations.

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Switch to Manager View showing team progress and compliance tracking

AI Insurance Gap Detection

Paddl Advantage

Upload your insurance documents and AI analyzes coverage, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements. Know you're properly covered.

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Insurance coverage analysis showing AI-detected gaps and recommendations

Why pay more for less?

PaddlRecommended
£69/location/month

All 33 features included. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

All 33 features included
AI HACCP, equipment health, insurance gaps
Shift handovers & EOD reports
Unlimited mobile app users
No contract required
Checkit
Contact for pricing

IoT hardware and software bundled. Enterprise focus.

Strong IoT and automated monitoring
Real-time data collection
Good for enterprise-scale deployments
Automated compliance workflows

Missing from Checkit:

No AI-powered features
No shift handovers / EOD reports
No insurance gap detection

Which is right for you?

Choose Checkit if...

  • Automated IoT monitoring is your primary need
  • You are an enterprise with dedicated compliance teams
  • Hardware-based automation fits your budget

Choose Paddl if...

  • You want software-first without hardware dependency
  • Comprehensive team and training management matters
  • You need accessible pricing (£69/month) for small-medium operations
  • AI-powered compliance is more valuable than IoT
  • Shift handovers, allergens, and risk assessments are important

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