Alert65 vs Food Alert vs FoodDocs vs Forkto
Alert65 is cloud food safety and health-and-safety management software from the UK consultancy Food Alert. Food Alert is a UK food safety and health and safety consultancy that also sells cloud software. FoodDocs is a digital food safety management system for restaurants, cafes, food-to-go chains, care homes and other food businesses. Forkto is UK food safety management software that replaces paper HACCP records with digital temperature logs, daily checks, allergen matrices, batch traceability, labelling and audits. All four are listed under HACCP & Food Safety Management. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
On price, FoodDocs at GBP 59 per site per month, billed annually; Forkto at GBP 13 per site per month. These figures are not directly comparable because the currency or billing basis is not the same. Alert65 and Food Alert do not publish a starting price.
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Alert65: UK multi-site restaurant and pub groups; Food Alert: UK independent cafes, pubs and restaurants; FoodDocs: Restaurant and hospitality groups; Forkto: Restaurants and cafes preparing for hygiene inspections.
platforms
Listed platforms: Alert65: Web; Food Alert: Web; FoodDocs: Web, iOS, Android; Forkto: Web, iOS, Android.
countries covered
Alert65 names 1 country, Food Alert names 1 country, FoodDocs names 2 countries and Forkto names 1 country. 1 country appears in every list.
integrations
The integration lists differ. Alert65 names 1 integration, Food Alert names 1 integration, FoodDocs names 2 integrations and Forkto names 1 integration. No partner appears in every list.
Side by side
| Field | Alert65 | Food Alert | FoodDocs | Forkto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Alert65 is cloud food safety and health-and-safety management software from the UK consultancy Food Alert. | Food Alert is a UK food safety and health and safety consultancy that also sells cloud software. | FoodDocs is a digital food safety management system for restaurants, cafes, food-to-go chains, care homes and other food businesses. | Forkto is UK food safety management software that replaces paper HACCP records with digital temperature logs, daily checks, allergen matrices, batch traceability, labelling and audits. |
| Best for | UK multi-site restaurant and pub groups; Independent cafes and restaurants; Hotels, care homes, education and healthcare caterers | UK independent cafes, pubs and restaurants; Multi-site hospitality groups; Businesses that want expert support alongside software | Restaurant and hospitality groups; Food-to-go, retail and grocery chains; Care homes and healthcare kitchens; Central kitchens needing traceability | Restaurants and cafes preparing for hygiene inspections; Bakeries and butchers; Caterers and multi-site operators; Care homes, hotels and food manufacturers |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only | Subscription per site | Subscription per location |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published | GBP 59 per site per month, billed annually | GBP 13 per site per month |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published | None stated ("Cancel anytime") |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | North America, United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Not published | English |
| Number of integrations | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Certifications | ISO 27001 | Not published | GDPR | Not published |
| Security practices | Data encrypted; annual penetration testing | Not published | Not published | Encryption, regular backups and secure hosting (no certification named) |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | 2017 | Not published |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom | Tallinn, Estonia | Not published |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Alert65
Every partner Alert65 names is also named by another product here.
Named only by Food Alert
Every partner Food Alert names is also named by another product here.
Named only by FoodDocs
- ConnectedFresh
- Smaats
Named only by Forkto
- Stripe
Which to choose
Alert65
Choose Alert65 if you fit its listed audience: UK multi-site restaurant and pub groups; Independent cafes and restaurants; Hotels, care homes, education and healthcare caterers.
Food Alert
Choose Food Alert if you are in one of these groups: UK independent cafes, pubs and restaurants; Multi-site hospitality groups; Businesses that want expert support alongside software.
FoodDocs
Choose FoodDocs if you are in one of these groups: Restaurant and hospitality groups; Food-to-go, retail and grocery chains; Care homes and healthcare kitchens.
Forkto
Choose Forkto if you are in one of these groups: Restaurants and cafes preparing for hygiene inspections; Bakeries and butchers; Caterers and multi-site operators.
Our profile lists a weaker fit: Businesses outside the UK. The vendor says it is built around UK Food Standards Agency guidance and what UK environmental health officers ask to see.
What we could not confirm
Alert65
- Any price or free trial
- Contract term
- Year founded
- Number of staff
- Integrations with POS, HR or accounting
- Native app store listings and iOS or Android availability
Food Alert
- Any price or plan
- Legal entity, founding year, ownership, team size
- Contract term
- Security certifications and hosting
- App store listings and platforms for Check65
- Interface languages
- Countries outside the UK
FoodDocs
- Contract minimum term and cancellation notice
- Countries where it is sold beyond the UK and North America
- Interface languages
- Security certifications (none stated besides a GDPR compliance statement)
- Customer count: the homepage says 1,200+ food safety leaders while another page says more than 30,000 customers
- Funding, employee count and founder names
- POS, accounting and payroll integrations (none named)
Forkto
- Founding year, headquarters and team size
- Funding
- Founders' surnames
- Contract minimum term and renewal terms
- Terms of the "free until you get your 5" offer
- Any POS, accounting or supplier integrations
- Which wireless sensor hardware is supported and its price
- Security certifications
- Countries outside the UK
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Alert65, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page, FAQ, securityhttps://www.foodalert.com/software/alert65/
- Checklistshttps://www.foodalert.com/software/alert65/checklists/
- Bluetooth probeshttps://www.foodalert.com/software/bluetooth-temperature-monitoring/
- Supply chain serviceshttps://www.foodalert.com/software/alert65/supply-chain-management/
- Company backgroundhttps://www.foodalert.com/about-us/
Food Alert, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: products, services, business typeshttps://www.foodalert.com
- Alert65 features, offline, customershttps://www.foodalert.com/software/alert65/
- Check65 apphttps://www.foodalert.com/due-diligence-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/
- Bluetooth probe integrationhttps://www.foodalert.com/software/bluetooth-temperature-monitoring/
- Compliance membership, quote-onlyhttps://www.foodalert.com/services/compliance-membership-uk/
- Supply chain services, clientshttps://www.foodalert.com/software/alert65/supply-chain-management/
- Company backgroundhttps://www.foodalert.com/about-us/
- London addresshttps://www.foodalert.com/contact-us/
FoodDocs, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, customers, app linkshttps://www.fooddocs.com/
- Plans, prices, trial, supporthttps://www.fooddocs.com/pricing
- App and task featureshttps://www.fooddocs.com/haccp-app
- HACCP builder and compliance featureshttps://www.fooddocs.com/food-safety-compliance-software
- Traceability feature page (listed in sitemap, features taken from pricing and compliance pages)https://www.fooddocs.com/food-traceability
- How it works, customer quotehttps://www.fooddocs.com/how-does-fooddocs-work
- Founding year and foundershttps://www.fooddocs.com/about
- Partner program and sensor partnershttps://www.fooddocs.com/partners
- Integration partner programhttps://www.fooddocs.com/integrations
- Sensor API detailshttps://www.fooddocs.com/knowledge/how-to-integrate-sensors
- Legal entity, registry code, GDPR statementhttps://www.fooddocs.com/privacy
- Fees multiplied per site, paid in advancehttps://www.fooddocs.com/termsofuse
- iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/fooddocs/id1487448481
- Google Play link from the homepage (listing not opened)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.fooddocs.operator
- Page discoveryhttps://www.fooddocs.com/sitemap.xml
Forkto, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://forkto.com
- Pricing and FAQhttps://forkto.com/pricing
- Founders, operator SlantedBox Ltdhttps://forkto.com/about
- Feature overviewhttps://forkto.com/features
- Temperature monitoringhttps://forkto.com/features/temperature-monitoring
- Allergen matrixhttps://forkto.com/features/allergen-management
- Stock by lothttps://forkto.com/features/stock-management
- Labellinghttps://forkto.com/features/labelling-system
- Business typeshttps://forkto.com/solutions
- Restaurant fithttps://forkto.com/solutions/for-restaurants
- Customershttps://forkto.com/case-studies
- Help centre indexhttps://forkto.com/help
- Auditor and supplier accesshttps://forkto.com/help/access-control
- Data exporthttps://forkto.com/help/client-profile
- Operator and termshttps://forkto.com/terms
- iOS listinghttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/forkto-simplify-food-safety/id6451446254
- Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forkto.app