The short answer
Both platforms were born in Australia, but they're built for different sizes of organisation.
HSI Donesafe is a configurable enterprise EHS platform — 60+ no-code modules spanning safety, compliance, ESG and reporting, now part of the global Health & Safety Institute. For a mid-to-large organisation with the budget and resources to configure and roll out a platform, it's powerful.
Worx is a WHS system that's ready for SMEs out of the box. Contractor compliance, SWMS, inductions, LMS and QR site check-in, built for Australian and NZ construction and trades — working the week you start, not after a six-month implementation project.
You don't need an enterprise EHS platform to run a safe site. You need one that gives you control now. This is one of our honest platform comparisons.
At a glance
| Feature | Worx Safety | HSI Donesafe |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Australian & NZ SMEs in construction, trades and service | Mid-to-enterprise organisations across industries |
| Approach | Ready-to-use WHS system | Configurable EHS platform (60+ modules) |
| Deployment | Fast — usable out of the box | Configuration and implementation project |
| Contractor & worker management | Native — records, licences, insurances, competencies, expiry alerts | Contractor onboarding module |
| SWMS | Create, review and approve with on-site sign-off workflow | Via configurable modules |
| Site check-in | Native QR check-in/out, attendance and occupancy | Via configuration |
| Inductions & LMS | Native inductions + LMS with completion, expiry and renewal tracking | Training module |
| Incident & hazard reporting | Native, with corrective actions and close-out | Native, enterprise-grade |
| ESG / advanced compliance reporting | Practical WHS reporting | Standout — ESG and enterprise reporting |
| Integrations | Simpro, Procore, Aroflo, Pylon, Ascora, Zapier | HR, payroll, BI, CRM (enterprise systems) |
| Region focus | Australia & NZ WHS | Global EHS, Australian hosting |
| Pricing | Transparent, plan-based; portal access at no extra cost | Custom, by workers × modules |
| Security | ISO 27001 (vendor stated) | ISO 27001, GDPR |
Where HSI Donesafe is the better choice
We'll be straight about this. HSI Donesafe is a strong, capable platform and the right pick when:
- You're a mid-to-large or enterprise organisation with complex, multi-department EHS needs.
- You want a highly configurable platform — 60+ no-code modules you can shape to bespoke workflows.
- You need ESG and enterprise-grade compliance reporting alongside safety.
- You require deep integration with HR, payroll, BI and CRM systems, and you have the resources to configure and roll it out.
If that's you, Donesafe is built for it.
Where Worx wins
Worx is built to give SMEs control without enterprise overhead.
Ready now, not after an implementation project. Enterprise EHS platforms are powerful, but they're configuration projects — time, consultants, budget. Worx works out of the box: contractor compliance, SWMS, inductions, LMS and site check-in, running the week you start.
Right-sized, and priced that way. Worx is transparent and plan-based (Core from $349/month, Growth from $599/month), with worker and subcontractor portal access at no extra cost and a 45-day money-back guarantee. No custom enterprise quote, no per-module pricing to negotiate.
Built for site, not just the office. Native QR check-in tells you who's on site right now. SWMS is signed off where the work happens. Every licence, insurance and competency is tracked with alerts before they expire. This is operational control, not just enterprise reporting.
Australian WHS, for construction and trades. Worx aligns to Australian and NZ WHS frameworks and is built for the way SME construction, trade and service businesses actually work — with native integrations into Simpro, Procore, Aroflo, Pylon and Ascora, plus Zapier.
A track record. More than 500,000 safe check-ins to worksites. That's not a feature. That's proof it works at scale.
Go deeper: Employee & contractor management and the Worx overview.
Choose based on the size you are
Choose HSI Donesafe if you're a mid-to-large or enterprise organisation that needs a configurable, multi-module EHS platform with ESG reporting and enterprise integrations, and you have the resources to implement it.
Choose Worx if you're an Australian or NZ SME in construction, trades or service that needs a WHS system working now — contractor compliance, SWMS, inductions, LMS and site check-in — without an enterprise price tag or rollout.
Frequently asked questions
Is Worx a genuine HSI Donesafe alternative?
For SMEs, yes. Worx delivers the WHS essentials — contractor compliance, SWMS, inductions, LMS and site check-in — ready to use, where Donesafe is a configurable enterprise EHS platform aimed at mid-to-large organisations.
Is Worx an enterprise EHS platform?
No, and deliberately so. Worx is focused on SME construction and trades in Australia and NZ. If you need 60+ configurable modules and ESG reporting across a large organisation, Donesafe is the better fit. If you need control on site without the overhead, Worx is.
How does pricing compare?
Donesafe uses custom pricing based on worker numbers and modules. Worx is transparent and plan-based (Core from $349/month, Growth from $599/month, Enterprise custom; annual billing gives 10% off — about $313 and $538 per month), with portal access at no extra cost and a 45-day money-back guarantee. Confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
How quickly can we be up and running?
Worx is designed to be usable out of the box, without a configuration or implementation project. Enterprise EHS platforms typically involve a rollout phase.
Does Worx integrate with my other systems?
Worx integrates natively with Simpro, Procore, Aroflo, Pylon and Ascora, with further connections via Zapier.