Best permit to work system 2026
The best permit to work system on our criteria is TenForce (86/100), followed by IFS Ultimo and Yokogawa RAP Permit to Work. But there is no single best tool for everyone. Choose on what matters most to you. In our score this criterion weighs most: digital permits to work with an approval flow.
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TenForce
#1 86/100
Summary
TenForce is the Permit to Work module of a Leuven-based EHSQ platform, suited to chemical and process industry sites that want to manage permits, isolations and simultaneous operations in one system. It offers digital permits with an approval flow, LOTO isolation management, detection of conflicting works, risk assessment linked to the permit and a mobile app for the field. We found no source for Dutch and French language support. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Works in Dutch and French: no source
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IFS Ultimo
#2 79/100
Summary
IFS Ultimo is asset and maintenance management software that suits industrial sites where technical upkeep of installations is central to facility management. It handles work orders, preventive maintenance, a mobile app for technicians and digital permits to work with approval flows. It also covers isolation management (LOTO) and works in Dutch and French. The price is not public on the website. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
On request
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Detection of conflicting works: no source
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Summary
Yokogawa RAP Permit to Work is an electronic permit to work and risk assessment system from the RAP Control of Work suite, aimed at process and energy sites that want a specialised package. It offers digital permits with an approval flow, isolation management (LOTO) linked to the permit, risk assessment tied to the permit, and a mobile app for field use. It works in Dutch and French. We found no source for detection of conflicting works. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Detection of conflicting works: no source
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Quentic
#4 71/100
Summary
Quentic is an EHS platform whose Instructions module offers multilingual safety training for visitors and external companies, on site or online, and it suits industrial sites digitising instructions for external parties. It also covers digital permits to work with an approval flow, lockout isolation management, inspections and checklists including LMRA, incident follow-up, and an offline-capable mobile app. The price is not published on the website. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Detection of conflicting works: no source
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Summary
SAP Work Clearance Management is a component of SAP Plant Maintenance and SAP S/4HANA, aimed at large industrial sites that already run maintenance in SAP and want permits to work handled there. It offers digital permits with an approval flow, lockout/tagout isolation management, detection of conflicting works and a mobile app for field use. We found no source for a risk assessment linked to the permit. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Risk assessment linked to the permit: no source
- Request a quote Visit website ↗
Bizzmine
#6 64/100
Summary
Bizzmine is a Belgian QHSE software whose permit to work module suits companies that want permits, incidents, audits and quality handled in one tool. It offers digital permits with an approval flow, isolation management (LOTO), linked risk assessment, LMRA checklists, ISO document control and CAPA, and works in Dutch and French. One limitation is that the price is not public on the website. Show more
Made with AI from our checked data, October 25, 2026 · How we use AI
Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Detection of conflicting works: no source
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| Data per criterion | TenForce 86 | IFS Ultimo 79 | Yokogawa RAP Permit to Work 79 | Quentic 71 | SAP Work Clearance Management 71 | Bizzmine 64 |
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| Digital permits to work with an approval flow | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Isolation management (LOTO) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Detection of conflicting works | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | ✓ Yes | Unknown |
| Risk assessment linked to the permit | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Unknown | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile app in the field | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Unknown |
| Works in Dutch and French | Unknown | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | ✓ Yes |
| Price public on the website | Unknown | No | Unknown | No | Unknown | No |
| Registration methods | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Price from | Unknown | On request | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
How this ranking works
Every tool gets a score from 0 to 100 on the same published criteria. Missing data counts as 0 and is shown as "unknown". Paying, advertising or being our client does not change the score or the order.
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow
- Isolation management (LOTO)
- Detection of conflicting works
- Risk assessment linked to the permit
- Mobile app in the field
- Works in Dutch and French
- Price public on the website
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Most asked questions
Which permit to work system suits you?
The 5 highest scoring tools, each with the same four questions:
1. TenForce (86/100)
Best for: Chemical and process industry sites that want to manage work permits, isolations and SIMOPS in one EHSQ platform.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Digital permits to work with an approval flow
Watch out: Works in Dutch and French: no source found
2. IFS Ultimo (79/100)
Best for: Industrial sites and organisations where technical maintenance of installations is the core of facility management.
Price: On request
Strongest point: Digital permits to work with an approval flow
Watch out: Detection of conflicting works: no source found
3. Yokogawa RAP Permit to Work (79/100)
Best for: Process and energy sites looking for a specialised Control of Work package with isolation management.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Digital permits to work with an approval flow
Watch out: Detection of conflicting works: no source found
4. Quentic (71/100)
Best for: Industrial sites that want to digitise safety instructions for external parties within their EHS platform.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Digital permits to work with an approval flow
Watch out: Detection of conflicting works: no source found
5. SAP Work Clearance Management (71/100)
Best for: Large industrial sites that already manage their maintenance in SAP and want to include permits to work in it.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Digital permits to work with an approval flow
Watch out: Risk assessment linked to the permit: no source found
What should you look for when choosing?
These are the criteria we score on, from heaviest to lightest:
- Digital permits to work with an approval flow: 6 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Isolation management (LOTO): 6 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Detection of conflicting works: 2 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Risk assessment linked to the permit: 5 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Mobile app in the field: 5 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Works in Dutch and French: 3 of the 6 tools meet this.
- Price public on the website: 0 of the 6 tools meet this.
What does a permit to work system cost?
0 of the 6 tools publish a price.
No tool publishes a price. Ask every vendor for a quote for your number of users.
Always compare prices for the same number of users and the same modules. A low entry price often covers only one user.
Frequently asked questions
Which permit to work system is the best?
On our published criteria TenForce scores highest, with 86/100. Our heaviest criterion: digital permits to work with an approval flow.
Is there a free permit to work system?
We found no tool with a free plan. Some vendors do offer a free trial.
Which permit to work system works in Dutch and French?
With a source for both languages: IFS Ultimo, Yokogawa RAP Permit to Work and Bizzmine.
How did you compare?
We read the website, documentation and pricing page of every vendor and noted the source per criterion. Last checked on October 22, 2026. Paying does not change the score.