Shield Safety provides RiskProof software for centralised safety management, backed by the UK's largest team of Environmental Health Practitioners. Based in Manchester since 2003.
33 features compared · £69/month all-inclusive · No contracts
Complete side-by-side comparison
Food Safety & Compliance
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Digital SFBB Packs | ||
| HACCP Plans | ||
| AI HACCP GenerationPaddl Only | ||
| Allergen Management | ||
| Risk Assessments | ||
| EHO Report Generation | ||
| One-Click Audit PacksPaddl Only | ||
| Fire Safety - Drills, Certificates & Expiry Alerts | ||
| COSHH Management |
Operations & Equipment
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Tracking | ||
| AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Temperature Monitoring | ||
| Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only | ||
| Supplier ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Delivery ChecksPaddl Only |
Team & Training
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Team Management | ||
| Training Tracking | ||
| Staff Inductions | ||
| GPS Check-inPaddl Only | ||
| Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only | ||
| Staff Notifications |
Documents & Knowledge
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Document Management | ||
| Knowledge HubPaddl Only | ||
| Digital Signatures | ||
| Licence Management | ||
| Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only |
Reporting & Incidents
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Incident & Accident ReportingPaddl Only | ||
| EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only |
Platform & AI
| Feature | Paddl | Shield Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Manager ViewPaddl Only | ||
| Offline Mode | ||
| AI AssistantPaddl Only | ||
| AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only | ||
| Compliance Dashboard | ||
| Multi-Location |
What Shield Safety is missing
Shield Safety: Pricing not transparent
Shield Safety: Consultant-dependent model
Shield Safety: No AI-powered features
Shield Safety: May be overkill for smaller operations
Shield Safety: No shift handovers or maintenance scheduling
Shield Safety: No insurance gap detection
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 Shield Safety doesn't have
Real screenshots from the Paddl platform showing what you're missing
Shift Handovers & EOD Reports
Paddl AdvantageStaff submit end-of-day reports with urgent actions, stock shortages, and equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge handovers before starting their shift.
Push Notifications to On-Shift Staff
Paddl AdvantageTemperature alerts, handover submissions, and maintenance updates go directly to staff who are checked in that day. No more missed alerts.
EHO Visit Ready
Paddl AdvantageQuick access to all compliance documentation during inspections. Staff can pull up SFBB packs, delivery records, and temperature logs instantly.
Equipment Management with AI Health Monitoring
Paddl AdvantageTrack all equipment with service history, temperature logs, and AI-powered health analysis that spots potential issues before they become breakdowns.
Instant Allergen Lookup
Paddl AdvantageStaff can quickly search menu items by allergen during service. No hunting through folders - just type and find what you need.
Report Issues from Mobile
Paddl AdvantageStaff can report maintenance issues, equipment breakdowns, and safety concerns directly from the app with priority levels and photos.
AI HACCP Plan Generation
Paddl AdvantageAI analyzes your business context, existing routines, equipment, and menu to generate a complete HACCP plan with process steps and critical control points.
Ask Paddy AI Assistant
Paddl AdvantageGet instant answers about compliance, food safety, and your business. AI trained on UK regulations and your specific setup.
Manager View in Mobile App
Paddl AdvantageManagers can switch to admin view on mobile to see team progress, compliance status, recent activity, and SFBB status across all locations.
AI Insurance Gap Detection
Paddl AdvantageUpload your insurance documents and AI analyzes coverage, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements. Know you're properly covered.
Why pay more for less?
All 33 features included. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Pricing includes software and consultancy services.
Missing from Shield Safety:
Which is right for you?
Choose Shield Safety if...
- You want hands-on consultancy from EH practitioners
- You need comprehensive fire and H&S alongside food safety
- You have budget for premium consultancy services
Choose Paddl if...
- You want self-serve without consultancy costs
- You prefer transparent, predictable pricing (£69/month)
- AI automation is more valuable than manual consulting
- You need equipment management, maintenance scheduling, and complaints tracking
- Shift handovers and real-time compliance dashboards matter
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