360comply vs hiring a health & safety consultant
A consultant gives you expert judgement by the day or the retainer. 360comply gives you the system that runs your compliance every day of the year. They solve different halves of the same problem — here's the honest split.
Comparison based on each provider's published pages at the time of writing — check their site for current details.
Where 360comply wins
- A published monthly price from £0 to £129.99, per company — less than one hour of a consultant's time, for your whole compliance system
- Always on: your records, documents, training and reminders don't book days off
- AI drafts your policies and risk assessments; certificates and refresher reminders are automatic
- Every record is audit-ready in one place, so an inspector's request takes seconds, not a retainer call
Where a health & safety consultant wins
- On-site inspections and face-to-face judgement on your actual premises
- Professional advice where the law requires a competent person — for example around specific high-risk work
- Representation and negotiation if something serious goes wrong
360comply is for
Owner-managers who need the day-to-day system — documents, training, fire records and evidence — organised and affordable, whether or not they also have a consultant.
a health & safety consultant is for
Businesses with high-risk sites or ongoing projects that need regular on-site expertise and someone to lean on in a crisis.
FAQ
Does 360comply replace my consultant?
No — and we say so plainly. 360comply manages the records, documents and training day to day. Where the law requires competent professional advice, for example around specific high-risk work, you still need a competent person. Many customers keep their consultant for that and run everything else in 360comply.
How much does a consultant cost compared with 360comply?
UK health & safety consultants typically charge several hundred pounds per day, plus VAT. 360comply's paid tiers start at £19.99 a month, per company, with the first month free — so the software usually costs less per month than a single consultant day.
What do customers say about the cost?
One director put it this way: "It's like a compliance officer we can actually afford." The free 60-second check shows you your gaps first, so you can judge what — if any — expert help you still need.