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# Novato

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> Subcontractor compliance software for construction, licence 
verification, SWMS, safety documentation, and site compliance platform
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Novato?

Australian general contractors managing subcontractors on site — mid-sized builders in each state running multiple projects who need audit-ready compliance without manual tracking.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Novato

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: A$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: No jargon. No surprises
No asterisks buried in a footnote. Compare exactly what each plan includes, and get started straight from the table.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Audit Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Document Management
- Incident Management
- Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Workflow Management

## Integrations (1 total)

- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Compliance Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30110/compliance/software)

## Alternatives

1. [WealthSphere](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1065315/wealthsphere) (0 reviews)
2. [Sentrient](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/158723/workplace-compliance-system) — 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
3. [HSI Donesafe](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/141558/donesafe) — 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
4. [SiteDocs](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/143579/sitedocs) — 4.8/5 (255 reviews)
5. [Safety Champion](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/150512/safety-champion) — 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1109640/Novato)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10054178/Novato/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1109640/Novato> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1109640/Novato> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1109640/Novato> |

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