Fourth is a leading workforce and inventory management platform serving over 15,000 hospitality customers across 100,000 sites globally. Their suite covers scheduling, HR & payroll, inventory control, recipe engineering, and AI-powered demand forecasting. While not a direct competitor to Paddl, Fourth and Paddl complement each other - Fourth handles the people and purchasing side, while Paddl covers compliance, food safety, and operational readiness.
Different tools, different strengths
Food Safety & Compliance
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Digital SFBB PacksPaddl Only | ||
| HACCP PlansPaddl Only | ||
| 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
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Temperature MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only | ||
| Supplier Management | ||
| Delivery ChecksPaddl Only |
Team & Training
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Team Management | ||
| Training Tracking | ||
| Staff InductionsPaddl Only | ||
| GPS Check-inPaddl Only | ||
| Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only | ||
| Staff Notifications |
Documents & Knowledge
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Document Management | ||
| Knowledge HubPaddl Only | ||
| Digital SignaturesPaddl Only | ||
| Licence ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only |
Reporting & Incidents
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Incident & Accident ReportingPaddl Only | ||
| EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only |
Platform & AI
| Feature | Paddl | Fourth |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Manager ViewPaddl Only | ||
| Offline ModePaddl Only | ||
| AI Assistant | ||
| AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only | ||
| Compliance DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| Multi-Location |
What Paddl adds to your stack
Fourth handles workforce and inventory management. Paddl covers the compliance side.
Food Safety Compliance SFBB pack generation, HACCP plans, and allergen management
EHO Preparation Compliance dashboard and documentation ready for inspections
Equipment Management Track equipment, temperature logs, and maintenance scheduling
Risk & Safety Risk assessments, COSHH management, and fire safety certificates
Shift Handovers EOD reports with acknowledgments and GPS staff check-in
AI-Powered HACCP generation, document extraction, and equipment health analysis
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.
Pricing overview
All 33 features included. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Enterprise pricing. Modular workforce and inventory solutions.
How they complement each other
Use Fourth for...
- You need workforce scheduling, HR, and payroll in one platform
- Inventory management and recipe costing are your priority
- You want AI-powered demand forecasting to optimise labour costs
Use Paddl for...
- You need UK food safety compliance (SFBB, HACCP, allergens)
- EHO preparation and compliance documentation are essential
- You want AI-powered HACCP generation and document extraction
- Equipment tracking, risk assessments, shift handovers, and complaints management matter
Complete your stack with Paddl
Already using Fourth? Add Paddl to handle compliance, food safety, and EHO preparation. Start your free 14-day trial.
Full access to all features · Dedicated onboarding · Cancel anytime