SDS Flow vs SDS Manager
An honest comparison. SDS Manager is a solid product for large teams with big SDS libraries. SDS Flow is built for a different customer: small UK businesses and health & safety consultants who want compliance to be simple and affordable.
| Feature | SDS Flow | SDS Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 SDS documents — free forever, no credit card | Limited free access / trial |
| Starting price | £29/month or £290/year | From ~$249/year, scales with library size |
| Manufacturer SDS library | Upload your own SDSs — searchable, per-site | Very large library (millions of documents) |
| Dynamic QR codes | Yes — instant, unlimited scans, always the current version | Yes |
| COSHH risk assessment tool | Free generator — print or download the assessment PDF | Separate or paid module |
| Printed label packs delivered to site | Yes — order in-app, delivered to the site | Limited |
| Multi-location support | £190/year per extra location, shared SDS pool | Available on higher tiers |
| Consultant mode (manage multiple client sites) | Yes — free accounts for H&S consultants | Limited |
| UK-based, UK compliance focus | Yes — built for UK regulations (COSHH 2002, REACH, CLP) | Global focus |
SDS Manager pricing based on publicly listed plans; check their site for current prices.
Which one is right for you?
Choose SDS Flow if you are…
- A small UK business (workshop, salon, garage, café, farm, cleaning company) with a handful of chemicals on site
- An H&S consultant managing COSHH compliance for several client sites
- A multi-site SME that wants one SDS pool shared across locations
- Tired of per-seat pricing and want one simple price per location
- Looking for printed labels delivered to site, not just on-screen PDFs
SDS Manager may suit you if you are…
- A large enterprise with thousands of SDS documents across many countries
- You need an extremely large manufacturer library with global coverage
- You have a dedicated compliance team to manage a bigger platform
Why small UK businesses pick SDS Flow
Starts free, stays simple
10 SDS documents free forever. Upgrade only when you actually need more — £29/month covers 100 documents per location.
Built around the QR scan
Staff scan the QR sticker on the shelf and instantly see the current SDS. No app, no login, no paper folder behind the counter.
Consultants get it free
H&S consultants manage client sites from one dashboard at no cost — because our paying customers are the businesses themselves.
See for yourself — free
Set up your first location, upload an SDS, and generate your QR codes in minutes. No credit card required.