Comparison
RotaPulse vs Fatigue360: the honest comparison.
Both build on the HSE Fatigue and Risk Index. That is where the similarity ends.
| RotaPulse | Fatigue360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm | HSE FRI (RR446) | HSE Fatigue Calculator (per their site) |
| Pricing | Published: free, then £29 to £179/mo | Not published; demo required |
| Self-serve signup | Yes | No. Demo required. |
| Free tier | Yes | None advertised |
| Sectors | Healthcare, logistics, rail and more | Rail-focused |
| Rail (NR/L2/OHS/003) | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance dashboard | Yes - executive KPI view (Starter+) | Not stated |
| Worker score share links | Yes - no-login public links (Growth+) | Not stated |
| Suggested rota fixes | Yes (deterministic solver) | Not stated |
When Fatigue360 is the right choice
Fatigue360 is the right tool if you are running safety-critical rail operations with 200+ workers and need integration with Access Coins or existing rail site systems. It is well established among mid-tier UK rail operators and subcontractors who need NR/L2/OHS/003 compliance. Note: Signal Software is the current Network Rail-endorsed FRMS for NR prime contractors; Fatigue360 serves the broader rail market below that tier. Both are built for organisations with dedicated H&S resource and budget.
When RotaPulse is the right choice
RotaPulse is the right tool if you are running a care home, a logistics fleet, a hospital ward, or a rail subcontractor with under 200 workers and need fatigue scoring without an enterprise sales process or a per-worker bill.
Both build on the HSE Fatigue and Risk Index. RotaPulse implements the RR446 FRI directly; Fatigue360 states it incorporates the HSE Fatigue Calculator, the HSE’s own FRI tool. The PDF you produce with RotaPulse is based on the recognised HSE methodology that Traffic Commissioners, CQC, and DVSA reference. It is the same underlying method, without the enterprise sales overhead.
RotaPulse is self-serve. You can sign up, ingest your first rota, and see scored results in under five minutes. There is no demo, no onboarding call, no contract. Free up to 10 workers.
Start free. No demo required.
Up to 10 workers, full scoring engine, no credit card.