Scafflinq vs Inspect7
A QR-based scafftag alternative to NFC devices and labels. No special hardware, no compatible-phone list, just scan and go.
Quick highlights
Universal QR Scanning
Works with any smartphone camera — no NFC chip or compatible device required.
Public Scaffold Lookup
Anyone on site can scan and check status. No app install, no login.
Global Coverage
Built to work worldwide — Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Comparison at a glance
Starter
Scafflinq
Inspect7
Tag Technology
QR code — scannable with any smartphone camera
NFC device or NFC label — requires an NFC-capable phone (Android with NFC; iPhone 7+ for the device, iPhone 6s+ for the label)
Scanning Without an App
Yes — QR opens the scaffold record in a browser, no app needed to view status
Scanning is done through the Inspect7 app on an NFC-enabled device
Upfront Hardware Cost
First 5 tags free forever; adhesive QR tags
Devices and Clik-it labels purchased separately via SafeTime's shop, on top of a subscription
Ongoing Cost
Pay-as-you-go — billed only while a tag is active/on-hire; unlimited users and projects included
Tiered subscription: Foundation free, Bronze £75/mo, Silver £199/mo, Gold £399/mo, Platinum £599/mo (+VAT), each capped by user/project/inspection limits, plus per-user fees above the cap
User & Project Limits
Unlimited users and projects at every plan
Capped by tier — e.g. Foundation: 2 users / 5 projects / 50 inspections per month; Silver removes inspection caps but user/project caps still apply
At-a-Glance Status (no scan)
Tag shows QR + branding; live status via scan
Device has a built-in digital display showing days until next inspection is due, visible without scanning
Inspection Checklists
Customizable digital checklist per inspection, included on every plan
Custom questionnaires included, but limited to 1 on Foundation/Bronze/Silver, up to 50 on Platinum
Inspection History
Full history stored in the cloud, always accessible
Inspection history available via web portal
Handover Certificates
Included automatically on every tag
Only available from the Gold tier (£399/mo) and above
Custom Branding / Logo
Available
Only available from the Gold tier (£399/mo) and above
Regions Supported
Works globally — Australia, UK, US, Europe, Asia, Middle East and beyond
Primarily UK, aligned to HSE requirements
Physical Maintenance
No batteries; tough adhesive tag, damage doesn't affect stored data
Device requires a battery; Label is passive (no battery) but has no display
Key Features
Why switch to
Scafflinq?
Inspect7 was a genuine step up from paper tags when it launched; the on-device countdown display is a nice touch. But NFC hardware ties you to specific phone models and a dedicated app just to scan. Scafflinq keeps the same digital record-keeping and drops the hardware dependency.
Compatibility & Access
Works with the phone already in your pocket
QR scans with any smartphone camera — no NFC chip, no compatible-device list to check
Anyone — client, site visitor, principal contractor — can scan and see status without installing an app or logging in
No battery to fail, no device to replace if damaged
Compatibility & Access
Works with the phone already in your pocket
QR scans with any smartphone camera — no NFC chip, no compatible-device list to check
Anyone — client, site visitor, principal contractor — can scan and see status without installing an app or logging in
No battery to fail, no device to replace if damaged
Compatibility & Access
Works with the phone already in your pocket
QR scans with any smartphone camera — no NFC chip, no compatible-device list to check
Anyone — client, site visitor, principal contractor — can scan and see status without installing an app or logging in
No battery to fail, no device to replace if damaged
Cost & Admin
Pay for scaffolds, not seats
Pay-as-you-go pricing tied to active/on-hire tags — stop paying automatically when a scaffold is dismantled
Unlimited users and projects included at every level, instead of tiered caps that push you toward a £399+/month plan as you grow
First 5 tags free forever, with handover certificates and branding included from day one rather than gated behind a top-tier plan
Cost & Admin
Pay for scaffolds, not seats
Pay-as-you-go pricing tied to active/on-hire tags — stop paying automatically when a scaffold is dismantled
Unlimited users and projects included at every level, instead of tiered caps that push you toward a £399+/month plan as you grow
First 5 tags free forever, with handover certificates and branding included from day one rather than gated behind a top-tier plan
Cost & Admin
Pay for scaffolds, not seats
Pay-as-you-go pricing tied to active/on-hire tags — stop paying automatically when a scaffold is dismantled
Unlimited users and projects included at every level, instead of tiered caps that push you toward a £399+/month plan as you grow
First 5 tags free forever, with handover certificates and branding included from day one rather than gated behind a top-tier plan
Inspections
Scan. Inspect. Sign off.
Customizable digital checklists, consistent across every scaffold
Photos and special conditions captured against the scaffold record
Automatic due/overdue reminders, no manual tracking
Inspections
Scan. Inspect. Sign off.
Customizable digital checklists, consistent across every scaffold
Photos and special conditions captured against the scaffold record
Automatic due/overdue reminders, no manual tracking
Inspections
Scan. Inspect. Sign off.
Customizable digital checklists, consistent across every scaffold
Photos and special conditions captured against the scaffold record
Automatic due/overdue reminders, no manual tracking
Proof & Audit Trail
Audit-ready records, anytime
Full inspection history stored in the cloud, not just the latest scan
Photo evidence linked to each scaffold
Records remain intact even if the physical tag is damaged or removed
Proof & Audit Trail
Audit-ready records, anytime
Full inspection history stored in the cloud, not just the latest scan
Photo evidence linked to each scaffold
Records remain intact even if the physical tag is damaged or removed
Proof & Audit Trail
Audit-ready records, anytime
Full inspection history stored in the cloud, not just the latest scan
Photo evidence linked to each scaffold
Records remain intact even if the physical tag is damaged or removed
Visibility & Reporting
One dashboard, every site
Live dashboards across projects, teams and branches
Head office visibility without chasing updates from site
Built to work globally, for companies operating across Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Visibility & Reporting
One dashboard, every site
Live dashboards across projects, teams and branches
Head office visibility without chasing updates from site
Built to work globally, for companies operating across Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Visibility & Reporting
One dashboard, every site
Live dashboards across projects, teams and branches
Head office visibility without chasing updates from site
Built to work globally, for companies operating across Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
Handovers & Documents
Handovers included, not upsold
Handover certificates generated automatically and emailed on every plan
Custom branding on reports included as standard, not reserved for a £399+/month tier
Documentation attached directly to the scaffold record, not scattered across folders and inboxes
Handovers & Documents
Handovers included, not upsold
Handover certificates generated automatically and emailed on every plan
Custom branding on reports included as standard, not reserved for a £399+/month tier
Documentation attached directly to the scaffold record, not scattered across folders and inboxes
Handovers & Documents
Handovers included, not upsold
Handover certificates generated automatically and emailed on every plan
Custom branding on reports included as standard, not reserved for a £399+/month tier
Documentation attached directly to the scaffold record, not scattered across folders and inboxes
Ready to switch from Inspect7?
Start free with 5 tags, or book a demo and we'll walk you through a rollout that works on live sites.
Ready to switch from Inspect7?
Start free with 5 tags, or book a demo and we'll walk you through a rollout that works on live sites.
Ready to switch from Inspect7?
Start free with 5 tags, or book a demo and we'll walk you through a rollout that works on live sites.
Key Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about digital scafftags, inspections, billing, and getting started with Scafflinq.
Is Scafflinq a good alternative to Inspect7?
Yes — Scafflinq covers the same core job (scaffold tagging, inspections, compliance history) using QR tags instead of NFC hardware, so there's no dependency on specific phone models.
Do I need NFC-compatible hardware to use Scafflinq?
No. Scafflinq tags are QR-based and scan with any smartphone camera, including devices that don't support NFC.
Can someone without a Scafflinq account scan a tag?
Yes — anyone can scan a Scafflinq QR tag to view scaffold status. No app install or login required to check.
How does Scafflinq's pricing compare to Inspect7's plans?
Inspect7 is sold as monthly subscription tiers (from a free Foundation plan up to £599/month for Platinum), each capped by number of users, projects and inspections, with per-user fees once you exceed the cap. Scafflinq instead bills based on tags that are active/on-hire, with unlimited users and projects included at every level — the first 5 active tags are free.
Do I need to be on a specific plan to get handover certificates or custom branding with Scafflinq?
No — these are included by default. With Inspect7, handover certificates and custom branding are only available from their Gold tier (£399/month) upward.
Will Scafflinq help us migrate from Inspect7?
Yes — our team will work directly with you to import your existing projects and scaffolds into Scafflinq, with expedited setup for teams switching from another provider. If you've got existing inspection records from Inspect7 as PDFs or other documents, we can attach those to the imported projects so your compliance history stays with the scaffold rather than getting lost in the switch. You don't need to move every site at once — projects can come across as they roll off Inspect7's active tags.
Which regions does Scafflinq support?
Yes — Scafflinq is built to work globally, including Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Is Scafflinq a good alternative to Inspect7?
Yes — Scafflinq covers the same core job (scaffold tagging, inspections, compliance history) using QR tags instead of NFC hardware, so there's no dependency on specific phone models.
Do I need NFC-compatible hardware to use Scafflinq?
No. Scafflinq tags are QR-based and scan with any smartphone camera, including devices that don't support NFC.
Can someone without a Scafflinq account scan a tag?
Yes — anyone can scan a Scafflinq QR tag to view scaffold status. No app install or login required to check.
How does Scafflinq's pricing compare to Inspect7's plans?
Inspect7 is sold as monthly subscription tiers (from a free Foundation plan up to £599/month for Platinum), each capped by number of users, projects and inspections, with per-user fees once you exceed the cap. Scafflinq instead bills based on tags that are active/on-hire, with unlimited users and projects included at every level — the first 5 active tags are free.
Do I need to be on a specific plan to get handover certificates or custom branding with Scafflinq?
No — these are included by default. With Inspect7, handover certificates and custom branding are only available from their Gold tier (£399/month) upward.
Will Scafflinq help us migrate from Inspect7?
Yes — our team will work directly with you to import your existing projects and scaffolds into Scafflinq, with expedited setup for teams switching from another provider. If you've got existing inspection records from Inspect7 as PDFs or other documents, we can attach those to the imported projects so your compliance history stays with the scaffold rather than getting lost in the switch. You don't need to move every site at once — projects can come across as they roll off Inspect7's active tags.
Which regions does Scafflinq support?
Yes — Scafflinq is built to work globally, including Australia, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.