Planday is a workforce scheduling and management platform owned by Xero, offering strong European presence and seamless accounting integration for hospitality and retail businesses.
Different tools, different strengths
Food Safety & Compliance
| Feature | Paddl | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Temperature MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only | ||
| Supplier ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Delivery ChecksPaddl Only |
Team & Training
| Feature | Paddl | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Team Management | ||
| Training TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| Staff InductionsPaddl Only | ||
| GPS Check-in | ||
| Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only | ||
| Staff Notifications |
Documents & Knowledge
| Feature | Paddl | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Document ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Knowledge HubPaddl Only | ||
| Digital SignaturesPaddl Only | ||
| Licence ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only |
Reporting & Incidents
| Feature | Paddl | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Incident & Accident ReportingPaddl Only | ||
| EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only |
Platform & AI
| Feature | Paddl | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Manager View | ||
| Offline ModePaddl Only | ||
| AI AssistantPaddl Only | ||
| AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only | ||
| Compliance DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| Multi-Location |
What Paddl adds to your stack
Planday handles their specialty. 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.
Starter, Plus, and Pro tiers. Xero integration included.
How they complement each other
Use Planday for...
- You use Xero and want integrated scheduling
- European multi-location scheduling is your priority
- Revenue-based labour optimisation matters most
Use Paddl for...
- You need UK food safety compliance
- SFBB, HACCP, allergens, and COSHH are requirements
- You want AI-powered compliance tools
- Equipment tracking and shift handovers are important
Complete your stack with Paddl
Already using Planday? 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