How much does HammerTech cost?

It doesn't publish prices. Its pricing page says it doesn't charge per user, and that the price reflects factors like annual construction volume, company size and the onboarding and support you need. Checked 12 October 2026.

Is HammerTech free for subcontractors?

Yes, according to its pricing page. Subcontractors get access through the head contractor running the project.

Is HammerTech suitable for small builders?

It is built for head contractors and larger builders, with implementation and onboarding included in the price. A small builder who needs inductions and a site diary may find a simpler, published-price tool a better fit.

Does HammerTech have a site diary?

Yes. It generates daily entries with headcount from sign-ins and Bureau of Meteorology weather. Foreman's site diary is filled in by your crew on their phones, with photos and CSV or PDF export.

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HammerTech alternatives for small builders, and how Foreman compares

Foreman is the QR code site induction and site diary app for small Australian builders. Here is how it compares with HammerTech, the safety and site operations platform for head contractors, on price, setup and what you get on day one.

Every HammerTech detail checked against HammerTech’s own pages on 12 October 2026.

The short answer

For a small builder, Foreman is the simpler HammerTech alternative: QR site inductions, a site diary and crew hours, ready to use on day one. Your first project is free with every feature, then it's $29 a month for each person with a login. HammerTech is a full safety platform for head contractors, quoted on construction volume, with implementation and training included.

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Foreman and HammerTech side by side

Starting price: ForemanFree for your first project. Then $29 a month for each person with a login, or $23.20 billed yearly.; HammerTechNo published prices. Not per user: based on annual construction volume, company size and the onboarding you need, including implementation and training.
Free plan: ForemanYes. Your first project, with every feature and unlimited users, free forever.; HammerTechNo free plan or trial mentioned on its pricing page. Free for subcontractors, through the head contractor.
Site inductions with a QR code: ForemanYes, unlimited, on every plan. People who only induct are never billed.; HammerTechYes. Configurable inductions with quizzes and expiry tracking.
What a worker needs to induct: ForemanNothing. They scan the QR code and the induction opens in the phone's browser, with no login.; HammerTechWorkers complete inductions on any phone without creating an account. A mobile app is also available.
Site diary with photos: ForemanYes, on every plan. Export as a CSV or a PDF with photos.; HammerTechYes. Auto-generated daily entries with headcount from sign-ins and Bureau of Meteorology weather.
Crew hours and attendance: ForemanSwitch on check-in and crew check in and out by QR. Each shift saves to the diary with the time on site.; HammerTechWorkers scan a site QR code to sign in and log hours, with turnstile and access control integrations.
SWMS: ForemanBuild your SWMS as a form, with hazards, controls and signatures, filled in on a phone and kept against the job. Or attach your existing SWMS to the induction, so workers read it before they sign.; HammerTechYes. Named reviewers must sign before work begins.
Contractor insurances and licences: ForemanCollect insurance and licence details with a form: the expiry date, a photo of the certificate and a signature, kept against the job.; HammerTechYes. Tracks document expiry and prequalification across projects.
Scheduling: ForemanNo.; HammerTechDelivery, crane and hoist bookings. Not a program scheduler.
Estimating and job costing: ForemanLeft out on purpose. Foreman sticks to the site records, so it stays simple for the crew.; HammerTechNot listed in its platform modules.
AI assistant connection: ForemanConnects to Claude and ChatGPT. Reads your records and writes too: diary entries, tasks and project details.; HammerTechHammerTech Intelligence: safety data sheet autofill, meeting capture, photo recognition and diary summaries. No Claude or ChatGPT connector mentioned.
Contract: ForemanMonth to month. If you cancel, your records stay viewable.; HammerTechNot stated on its pricing page.

	Foreman	HammerTech
Starting price	Free for your first project. Then $29 a month for each person with a login, or $23.20 billed yearly.	No published prices. Not per user: based on annual construction volume, company size and the onboarding you need, including implementation and training.1
Free plan	Yes. Your first project, with every feature and unlimited users, free forever.	No free plan or trial mentioned on its pricing page. Free for subcontractors, through the head contractor.1
Site inductions with a QR code	Yes, unlimited, on every plan. People who only induct are never billed.	Yes. Configurable inductions with quizzes and expiry tracking.2
What a worker needs to induct	Nothing. They scan the QR code and the induction opens in the phone's browser, with no login.	Workers complete inductions on any phone without creating an account. A mobile app is also available.2
Site diary with photos	Yes, on every plan. Export as a CSV or a PDF with photos.	Yes. Auto-generated daily entries with headcount from sign-ins and Bureau of Meteorology weather.3
Crew hours and attendance	Switch on check-in and crew check in and out by QR. Each shift saves to the diary with the time on site.	Workers scan a site QR code to sign in and log hours, with turnstile and access control integrations.2
SWMS	Build your SWMS as a form, with hazards, controls and signatures, filled in on a phone and kept against the job. Or attach your existing SWMS to the induction, so workers read it before they sign.	Yes. Named reviewers must sign before work begins.4
Contractor insurances and licences	Collect insurance and licence details with a form: the expiry date, a photo of the certificate and a signature, kept against the job.	Yes. Tracks document expiry and prequalification across projects.5
Scheduling	No.	Delivery, crane and hoist bookings. Not a program scheduler.6
Estimating and job costing	Left out on purpose. Foreman sticks to the site records, so it stays simple for the crew.	Not listed in its platform modules.7
AI assistant connection	Connects to Claude and ChatGPT. Reads your records and writes too: diary entries, tasks and project details.	HammerTech Intelligence: safety data sheet autofill, meeting capture, photo recognition and diary summaries. No Claude or ChatGPT connector mentioned.8
Contract	Month to month. If you cancel, your records stay viewable.	Not stated on its pricing page.1

Pick HammerTech if

You are a head contractor running several commercial projects at once and need one platform for safety, quality and environment.
You need subcontractor prequalification, SWMS review, permits and inspections in one system.
You want access control, turnstiles and delivery bookings managed alongside the site diary.

Pick Foreman if

You are a small builder and the job is inductions, a site diary and crew hours.
You want a published price and a free first project instead of an implementation-led contract.
You want to be set up today, without onboarding and training sessions.
You want your AI assistant to read and write your site records in Claude or ChatGPT.

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Moving from HammerTech

Set up a project, add your site documents and SWMS, and put the QR sign on the gate. Workers induct on their own phone the next time they arrive, and your crew can write the day's diary entry from the same app. Your first project is free, so you can run one job on both before you decide.

What it costs for a small team

HammerTech: no published price. Its pricing page says the price reflects your construction volume, company size and onboarding, so you need a quote.

Foreman: a team of 6 with logins costs $174 a month, or $139.20 a month billed yearly. Subbies and visitors who only induct at the gate are free, however many there are.

Other HammerTech alternatives

SiteBook
From $149 a month plus GST (Safety Pro). Site Pro from $299, Schedule Pro from $499, Finance Pro by quote.
SignOnSite
No published prices. An upfront annual fee based on your product needs and annual construction volume, with no charge per user.
LinkSafe
No published prices. Modular, with no per-company or per-person charges if you run it yourself. A managed Concierge service can be funded by your contractors.
BuildPass
No published prices. Based on your plan and how many admin users need a login.

What Foreman leaves out, on purpose

Foreman does site inductions, the site diary, crew hours, tasks, forms and project documents, and keeps them simple enough for the whole crew. It leaves out estimating, quoting, invoicing, scheduling and job costing. If you need those in the same system as your site records, a full construction management platform will suit you better.

HammerTech questions

How much does HammerTech cost?: It doesn't publish prices. Its pricing page says it doesn't charge per user, and that the price reflects factors like annual construction volume, company size and the onboarding and support you need. Checked 12 October 2026.
Is HammerTech free for subcontractors?: Yes, according to its pricing page. Subcontractors get access through the head contractor running the project.
Is HammerTech suitable for small builders?: It is built for head contractors and larger builders, with implementation and onboarding included in the price. A small builder who needs inductions and a site diary may find a simpler, published-price tool a better fit.
Does HammerTech have a site diary?: Yes. It generates daily entries with headcount from sign-ins and Bureau of Meteorology weather. Foreman's site diary is filled in by your crew on their phones, with photos and CSV or PDF export.

Sources

1. HammerTech, Pricing. Checked 12 October 2026.
2. HammerTech, Induction and worker information. Checked 12 October 2026.
3. HammerTech, Site diary. Checked 12 October 2026.
4. HammerTech, SWMS. Checked 12 October 2026.
5. HammerTech, Subcontractor management. Checked 12 October 2026.
6. HammerTech, Bookings. Checked 12 October 2026.
7. HammerTech, Platform. Checked 12 October 2026.
8. HammerTech, HammerTech Intelligence. Checked 12 October 2026.

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