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# Compare Novara Flex vs ECAT

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> Detailed comparison between Novara Flex and ECAT. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Novara Flex | ECAT |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 129 | 26 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$40.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### Novara Flex

Novara Flex is used by safety directors, EHS professionals, construction companies, manufacturers, oil and gas operations, power utilities, and transportation firms.

### ECAT

Transport/logistics, Facilities Management (FM), Retail, Manufacturing, Aviation, Construction, Healthcare (Hospitals), Food Manufacturing, Security Patrols, Education, Restaurants and Hospitality.

## Key features

### Novara Flex

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Management
- Audit Planning
- Compliance Management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Customisable Reports
- Dashboard
- For Oil & Gas
- Industrial Safety Management
- Inspection Management
- Mobile Access
- Occupational Health Management
- Offline Access
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Task Management
- Workflow Management

### ECAT

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Management
- Audit Planning
- Compliance Management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Customisable Reports
- Dashboard
- Industrial Safety Management
- Inspection Management
- Mobile Access
- Occupational Health Management
- Offline Access
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Task Management
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Novara Flex Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/152559/kpaehs)
- [View ECAT Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/166411/ecat)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/152559/166411/kpaehs/vs/ecat)

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