Healthcare Compliance
Apr 11, 2025
Best Navex Alternatives in 2025
Tired of juggling compliance tools that don’t talk to each other? You’re not alone.
Managing risk, compliance obligations, and safety across a growing organisation is already tough. Add in a legacy system that’s clunky, siloed, or not built to meer your needs and suddenly your “solution” feels more like a bottleneck.
If you're using NAVEX (or considering it) but find yourself overwhelmed with overcomplicated workflows, long onboarding, or poor customer support for your organisation you’re not the only one looking for something better.
In this article, we’ll walk you through:
Why teams like yours are exploring NAVEX alternatives
The top NAVEX alternatives to consider in 2025
What makes each tool shine (and who it’s best for)
How to actually choose the right integrated risk platform
Why Safe Workplace is becoming the go-to solution for healthcare organisations looking to streamline their compliance.
Why Consider a NAVEX Global Alternative?
"We can subscribe to what Safe Workplace highlights, Navex as a tool is not up to date and does not reflect the communication needs of this generation. We have to adapt to the way most people are used to communicating through apps, not is telephone and online" - The ADECCO Group
NAVEX has long been a recognisable name in the compliance and risk management space, especially for large, enterprise organisations. But if you're part of a growing team trying to move quickly, stay compliant, and operate with lean resources, NAVEX might feel like more of a weight than a win.
The Compliance Professionals we speak to are usually trying to solve one or more of the following challenges. Which one sounds familiar to you?
Data: Scattered policy data means missed updates and hidden compliance risks.
Process: Broken workflows and email chains create bottlenecks and weak audit trails.
Consistency: Different formats and standards across regions make compliance impossible to verify.
Cohesion: Siloed policy management leads to contradictions and confusion across teams.
Speed of Execution: Slow, manual processes leave you vulnerable to fast-moving regulatory changes.
The common thread? Weak data, not great to use and not very customisable.
And that’s often where NAVEX and other compliance tools like it fall short for mid-sized and fast-scaling organisations.
NAVEX might be a fit for some, but if you're a mid-sized company looking for faster implementation, a friendlier interface, and responsive support, you deserve a better option.
The Best NAVEX Alternatives in 2025
Let’s explore the best NAVEX alternatives that are redefining compliance, ethics and risk management.
Safe Workplace
Safe Workplace is purpose-built for healthcare compliance, offering a comprehensive platform that transforms how healthcare organisations approach compliance automation, incident reporting, and risk management.
Unlike generic enterprise solutions, Safe Workplace is designed specifically for healthcare environments, with built-in frameworks for CQC compliance, NHS standards, and healthcare-specific reporting.
The platform emphasises rapid implementation and user-friendly interfaces that healthcare professionals can adopt with minimal training.
What people love about Safe Workplace:
Purpose-built healthcare compliance workflows that dramatically reduce administrative burden
Mobile-first incident reporting that has increased reporting rates by up to 300% in healthcare settings
Real-time compliance visibility that reduces inspection preparation from weeks to hours
Implementation measured in days rather than months with minimal IT resource requirements.
Ideal use cases:
NHS Trusts and private healthcare providers requiring CQC readiness
Organisations seeking to transform incident reporting culture and compliance engagement
Healthcare providers looking to automate evidence collection for inspections
Clinical teams wanting to redirect resources from administration to patient care
Why switch to Safe Workplace:
If you’re spending too much time in spreadsheets or struggling with an overengineered platform, we help you simplify compliance while staying confident that nothing’s falling through the cracks.
From Obligation tracking, to regulatory monitoring, audit trail logs. role-based access, alerts & notifications, centralised document management, real-time reporting and more. Get in touch with our team to see how it works.
RLDatix
RLDatix is a global provider of cloud-based healthcare governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions. Their platform focuses on improving patient safety and operational efficiency within healthcare organisations
Key Features:
Incident reporting & risk management (focus on healthcare)
Claims and litigation management
Real-time analytics and dashboards
Ideal For:
Large NHS trusts and hospitals needing end-to-end risk and incident management.
Organisations prioritising patient safety and regulatory compliance.
What Users Say:
“It offers good tracking but slow user experience” - G2
“Datix is intuitive. It leads you through the adverse event reporting in a well structured, meaningful way” – G2
Verdict:
Strengths: Deep healthcare focus, strong CQC alignment.
Weaknesses: Expensive, requires IT support for setup.
Is it a good alternative? Yes, but overkill for smaller care homes. Safe Workplace offers simpler, more affordable healthcare-specific workflows.
Riskonnect
Riskonnect provides integrated risk management solutions designed to help organisations anticipate, manage, and respond to strategic and operational risks. Their platform caters to various industries, offering tools to streamline risk management processes.
Key Features:
Integrated risk management (IRM) platform
Compliance, audit, and incident tracking
AI-driven risk analytics
Third-party risk management
Ideal For:
Large enterprises needing holistic risk management.
Companies with complex supply chains.
What Users Say:
“The platform's interface can feel clunky and outdated, leading to a steep learning curve for new users” - SelectHub
“ Users occasionally experience slow loading times and system lags, especially when dealing with large data sets or complex workflows” – SelectHub
Verdict:
Strengths: Strong for enterprise risk.
Weaknesses: Not healthcare-optimised, high cost.
Is it a good alternative? Riskonnect offers a versatile risk management solution with a broad feature set. Organisations should consider their internal resources and readiness to navigate the platform's complexities during implementation..
SAI360
SAI360 delivers integrated risk management solutions that combine software and learning content to manage risk, compliance, and safety. Their platform is designed to provide organisations with a comprehensive view of risk and compliance.
Key Features
GRC (governance, risk, compliance) suite
Policy and audit management
Ethics and compliance training
ESG (environmental, social, governance) tools
Ideal For:
Global corporations needing ESG + compliance.
Industries like finance or manufacturing.
What Users Say:
"It does take a while to understand the build within each module. It can be confusing to understand and maybe a little hard to make sure one is using the application to the full potential." - G2
"While SAI360 works perfectly for our needs in business continuity and management, things like compliance learning have steep learning curves that are challenging to master." - G2
Verdict:
Strengths: Broad GRC coverage.
Weaknesses: Limited customisation.
Is it a good alternative? SAI360 provides a holistic approach to risk and compliance management. Prospective users should evaluate the platform's learning curve and ensure alignment with their organisational needs.
Standard Fusion
Standard Fusion is a cloud-based GRC platform designed to simplify risk management, compliance, and audit processes. It aims to provide a user-friendly interface for organisations to manage their GRC activities effectively.
Key Features:
Simplified GRC for SMEs
Audit and risk management
Vendor risk assessment
Ideal For:
Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in tech or finance.
What Users Say:
“I think it could be more flexible with some features, and it needs more reports, the reports option for me could be more helpful.” – G2
“ There is not enough "Wizard" to the product, where the workflows for collecting and managing data are build in - it still feels like working out of spreadsheets.” - G2
Verdict:
Strengths: Budget-friendly for SMBs.
Weaknesses: No healthcare-specific features.
Is it a good alternative? Standard Fusion offers a streamlined GRC solution ideal for organisations looking for simplicity and ease of use.
Archer Integrated Risk Management
Archer Integrated Risk Management provides a comprehensive platform designed to help organisations identify, assess, and manage various types of risks. Their solutions aim to centralise risk management processes, ensuring a unified approach to governance, risk, and compliance.
Key Features:
Enterprise risk management (ERM)
Policy and audit management
Third-party risk tracking
Ideal For:
Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in tech or finance.
What Users Say:
“Archer has a somewhat dated user experience, I feel that users demand more of eGRC platforms in the modern era from the perspective of how it can be used, and how it looks and feels.” – Gartner
“We have been working with RSA to implement and customise the archer for almost three years now and until today the solution is not fully customised and implemented with all needed modules. It seems very hard to implement and configured even for certified RSA implementers.” - Gartner
Verdict:
Strengths: Customisable workflows
Weaknesses: User interface is dated and not very intuitive.
Is it a good alternative? Its comprehensive suite of tools makes it a strong contender for organisations looking for an integrated approach to GRC. However, potential users should consider factors such as the complexity of implementation and the need for adequate training to maximise the platform's benefits.
How to Choose the Right NAVEX Alternative and The Best GRC Software
Choosing the right compliance solution for your healthcare organisation requires careful consideration of several key factors. Here's a framework to guide your evaluation:
Assess Your Healthcare-Specific Requirements
Generic compliance and GRC solutions often struggle with healthcare's unique regulatory landscape. Identify your organisation's specific requirements for frameworks like CQC standards, NHS guidelines, or other healthcare-specific regulations.
Safe Workplace is built specifically for healthcare compliance, eliminating the need for extensive customisation.
Analyse Administrative Burden and Cost
The financial impact of compliance cannot be overstated. Recent industry research has revealed that health systems spend nearly $39 billion annually on administrative compliance activities
An average hospital spends $7.6 million annually on regulatory compliance Compliance costs approximately $1,200 per patient admission.
Key Questions to Ask:
How will the solution reduce my administrative costs?
Can the solution demonstrate concrete ROI through administrative savings?
Safe Workplace's automation capabilities typically reduce administrative compliance costs by 40-60%. When viewed against the average £7.6 million annual regulatory compliance expenditure, this represents potential savings of £3-4.5 million annually.
Our pricing model is structured to deliver ROI within months rather than years by significantly reducing manual compliance activities through intelligent automation.
Prioritise User Experience and Adoption
The best compliance system is worthless if healthcare staff won't use it. Consider the day-to-day user experience for clinical staff, managers, and compliance teams.
Key Questions to Ask:
How intuitive is the interface for busy healthcare professionals?
Can staff report incidents quickly (ideally under 60 seconds)?
Does the solution require extensive training?
Safe Workplace's mobile-first approach and streamlined user experience are specifically designed for healthcare environments where time is critical. The platform's incident reporting takes less than 60 seconds, contributing to the 300% increase in reporting rates many clients experience.
Consider Integration Requirements
Your compliance solution should connect with your existing healthcare systems to avoid creating data silos.
Key Questions to Ask:
Does the solution offer healthcare-specific integrations?
What is required to connect with existing clinical and operational systems?
Will integration require custom development or specialised resources?
Safe Workplace offers purpose-built connections to common healthcare systems, reducing integration complexity and ensuring seamless information flow across your organisation.
Consider Clinical Staff Impact
Compliance burdens don't just affect administrative teams, they directly impact clinical care:
Physicians spend 15+ hours/month on compliance paperwork
These highly trained professionals are pulled away from direct patient care responsibilities
Every hour spent on compliance paperwork is an hour not spent with patients
Key Questions to Ask:
How will the solution return clinical time to patient care?
Can the system reduce the compliance burden on frontline healthcare professionals?
Will clinical staff actually use the system in their daily workflow?
Safe Workplace's intuitive mobile reporting and automation features return significant clinical time to patient care.
Our clients report that clinical staff save an average of 5-7 hours per week on compliance activities, allowing physicians and nurses to focus on their primary mission; patient care, not admin.
Evaluate Reporting and Analytics Capabilities
Healthcare compliance requires specific reporting for regulatory bodies and governance structures.
Key Questions to Ask:
Does the solution provide healthcare-specific reporting templates?
How easily can you generate evidence for inspections and audits?
Can you quickly visualise compliance status across the organisation?
Safe Workplace provides real-time compliance dashboards specifically designed for healthcare governance, with one-click reporting for CQC inspections and other regulatory requirements.
Assess Documentation and Process Burden
The most burdensome compliance areas for healthcare organisations include:
Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and billing/coverage verification processes
Quality reporting requirements that are often duplicative and inefficient
Documentation processes that require the same information to be entered in multiple systems
Key Questions to Ask:
Does the solution streamline documentation processes?
Can it eliminate duplicative reporting requirements?
Does it centralise reporting to reduce administrative burden?
Safe Workplace directly addresses these pain points through centralised reporting, standardised data collection across diverse risk types, and intelligent automation that eliminates duplicative documentation.
The platform's unified approach ensures information is entered once but used many times, directly tackling the inefficient reporting processes identified in industry research.
Switch to Safe Workplace
If NAVEX or similar compliance tools are slowing you down, it’s time to move toward clarity, speed, and confidence. Safe Workplace gives modern teams the power to track obligations, manage compliance, and drive results without all the overhead. And it looks good.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it typically take to implement a NAVEX alternative?
Implementation timeframes vary significantly by solution. Purpose-built healthcare solutions like Safe Workplace can be implemented in as little as xxxx weeks.
Will staff require extensive training to use a new compliance platform?
Training requirements depend on the solution's design philosophy. Enterprise platforms designed for multiple industries typically require more extensive training. Healthcare-specific solutions like Safe Workplace are designed with clinical workflows in mind, minimising training requirements and focusing on intuitive interfaces that busy healthcare professionals can quickly adopt.
Can NAVEX alternatives handle CQC inspection preparation?
Generic alternatives may require significant customisation to support CQC requirements and other bodies. Safe Workplace is specifically designed with CQC frameworks and other relevant bodies embedded, allowing organisations to generate inspection-ready reports with a single click and maintain continuous compliance rather than scrambling before inspections.
Can we migrate our existing data from NAVEX to a new platform?
Most alternatives offer data migration capabilities, though the process complexity varies. When evaluating solutions, discuss specific migration requirements with vendors. Safe Workplace provides structured migration pathways specifically designed for organisations transitioning from generic platforms to healthcare-specific compliance systems.