Novato

Novato

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Novato:

About

Novato is a compliance platform built for Australian general contractors managing subcontractors on construction sites — replacing spreadsheets and manual licence lookups with one audit-ready system. Novato verifies subcontractor trade licences against live Australian state registers (NSW, QLD, expanding), flagging licences that will lapse before a project finishes — not just checking validity today. Beyond licensing, Novato covers AI-assisted SWMS generation, Right to Work verification, digital asbestos registers, plant and equipment tracking, WHS management plans, psychosocial hazard reporting aligned to Part 6A, toolbox talks, incident reporting, and site induction. Built against real state-by-state regulatory differences, including jurisdictions like Victoria and WA with separate OHS/WHS regimes. Novato exists so contractors can prove — not just claim — every subcontractor on site is licensed, insured, inducted, and compliant.
Smartek:

About

Smartek is a cloud-based contractor compliance and workforce management platform that helps organisations ensure only authorised, compliant workers access their sites. It manages contractor companies, employees, roles, locations and customer-specific requirements in one system. Administrators can configure compliance rules, licences, insurances, inductions and permits based on role or site, while contractors upload and maintain their documentation through a self-service portal. The platform automatically tracks document expiries, sends renewal reminders, supports approval workflows, delivers online inductions, manages Permit to Work processes, and verifies site access in real time through its Check Access feature. Smartek also provides reporting dashboards, visitor management, mobile site access and audit trails, helping businesses improve safety, reduce administrative effort and maintain regulatory compliance across multiple sites.
Novato:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Smartek:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Novato:

Audience

Construction and Building Industry
Smartek:

Audience

Businesses that need to manage contractor compliance, workforce safety and site access across one or more locations. Typical industries include: Construction Facilities Management Property & Real Estate Aged Care Healthcare & Hospitals Government Education Manufacturing Mining & Resources Retail & Logistics Utilities & Infrastructure
Novato:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Smartek:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Novato:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Smartek:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Novato:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
Smartek:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
Novato:

Pricing

$39 AUD/month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
Smartek:

Pricing

$450
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Novato:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
Smartek:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Novato:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I really liked Novato because it makes compliance and reporting feel much simpler and more manageable. The platform is easy to use, well organised, and saves a lot of time compared with handling everything manually. I also liked how straightforward it is to keep track of requirements and stay on top of compliance. Overall, it’s a practical tool that makes a complicated process much easier.
  • Directly pulls real-time data from state databases (like NSW Fair Trading) rather than relying on static or uploaded file. Flags credentials and insurances that are set to expire before a project finishes, preventing lapsed compliance.

Cons

  • Doesn’t connect to myob making it a little harder to sort bills out but I did see the do support Xero perhaps they might support myob one day.
  • It lacks native integrations with major Australian construction ERPs or accounting software like Xero or MYOB, requiring manual data handling across systems.
Novato:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
Smartek:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
Novato:

Company Information

Novato
Founded: 1995
Australia
www.novato.com.au
Smartek:

Company Information

Smartek
Founded: 2000
Australia
smartek.com
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Categories

Subcontractor Supported
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Categories

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Integrations

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Smartek:

Integrations

No info available.
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