SWMS software and apps in Australia compared

• Sole trader or small crew who just needs the document: an AI SWMS generator or a template. See AI SWMS generators compared.
• Trade business that wants a full safety system and phone advice: HazardCo is built for this.
• Builder or principal contractor managing subcontractors, inductions and sign-ons: a site platform such as BuildPass, HammerTech, Breadcrumb or Sitemate Dashpivot.
• Happy to fill it in yourself: a free regulator template or a paid Word template. See SWMS templates vs software.

Prices are as published on each vendor's website when we checked on 20 October 2026, in Australian dollars unless stated. GST treatment varies. SafetyCulture rebranded as Mitti in August 2026.

Built for sole traders and small crews who need a site-specific SWMS or JSA quickly without a big system. You describe the job and pick your state; the AI drafts job steps, hazards, controls, a 5×5 risk rating before and after controls, PPE, plant and legislation references in about three minutes. You review and edit it, then download a branded PDF with your business details and a sign-on register.

• Pricing: drafting is free. One plan, $20 AUD a month or $200 a year, unlocks unlimited PDF downloads. No per-user fees.
• Good fit if: you want a quick, editable, site-specific draft for each job and a flat monthly price.
• Not the right fit if: you need subcontractor management, inductions, QR crew sign-on, phone safety advice or a Word file. Look at the platforms below instead.

A guided health and safety system for Australian trade businesses and home builders, with an app, 25 easy-to-edit SWMS templates, incident reporting and phone advice from H&S specialists. Trade plans start at A$119 a month + GST on a 12-month term for up to 9 team members (Professional is A$199 + GST for up to 19). Builder plans start at A$219 a month + GST with three projects a year. HazardCo says it usually suits trade businesses with three or more employees, though sole traders use it too. Its templates and advice are written and verified by people rather than generated by AI. Good fit if you want a full safety system plus someone to call.

A construction platform for builders. SWMS, inductions, sign-ons, site diaries, checklists, insurances and tickets are included on every Build plan (Lite, Standard and Pro), with unlimited projects, workers and subcontractors. BuildPass doesn't publish prices; it quotes based on the plan and number of admin users. Good fit if you run sites and need subcontractors' SWMS and sign-ons in one place.

A construction safety platform for medium and large contractors, with SWMS submission, review and sign-off alongside inductions and permits. Pricing is tailored; HammerTech says it's free for subcontractors, so you may already have access if a head contractor uses it.

A safety and compliance platform for general contractors: live SWMS tracking, inductions, attendance, permits and SDS. Breadcrumb quotes per company rather than per user.

A configurable forms platform used across civil and infrastructure. You build SWMS as templates; front-line workers sign through the free Sitemate app. Paid licences are per Contributor per month.

SafetyCulture became Mitti in August 2026. It's a broad inspections and operations platform with a free plan for small teams and per-seat paid plans. You can build SWMS-style forms from templates, but it isn't a dedicated SWMS generator.

Safety management software for field forms, JSEAs and signatures. Pricing is quoted to your company size.

Pre-written SWMS templates in editable Word format, $89.95 each, with trade packs available and logo branding for $14.95 per cart. A good option if you prefer a document written by a safety writer and are happy to tailor it to the site yourself.

1. Does it make the SWMS site-specific? A SWMS must take into account the circumstances at the workplace. See what a SWMS must include.
2. Does it cover your state? Victoria uses its own OHS Regulations. See SWMS requirements by state.
3. What do you actually pay per year? Compare monthly vs annual terms, per-user fees and per-document charges.
4. How do workers sign on? In the PDF, by QR code, or in an app.
5. Can you get your documents out if you cancel?
6. Who reviews it? Any tool, AI or template only gives you a draft. You're responsible for checking it against the job and consulting your workers.

Sources: Vendor pricing and product pages checked 20 October 2026: hazardco.com/au, buildpass.ai, hammertech.com, breadcrumb.co, sitemate.com, mitti.com, sitedocs.com, safetydocs.safetyculture.com. Safe Work Australia, Interactive SWMS tool. General information only, not legal advice.