Is Scafflinq an alternative to plastic scaffold tags?

Yes. It replaces plastic scaffold tags and the manual admin around inspections, handovers and reporting.

How does billing work?

Scafflinq uses a simple pay-as-you-go billing based on Active tags. You only pay while a tag is assigned to an erected scaffold. The first 5 tags are free. If a scaffold has several access points, the Primary Tag is charged at the standard rate and each Additional Access Tag at a lower rate.

Can anyone scan a Scafflinq tag?

Yes. Scafflinq tags are scannable with any phone camera and can display scaffold status information.

Can one scaffold have more than one tag?

Yes. Add an Additional Access Tag for each access point on a large scaffold. Every tag has its own QR code and they all open the same scaffold record, so there is one inspection history and no duplicate scaffolds.

No. Scafflinq includes unlimited users, projects and scaffolds.

What happens when a scaffold is dismantled?

You mark the scaffold/tag inactive (off-hire) and billing stops for that tag.

How does Scafflinq compare to other digital scaffold tag providers?

Scafflinq is designed to make scaffold inspections, QR tags, handover records and reporting simple for contractors and project teams. Read our comparison with Inspect7: https://www.scafflinq.com/compare/scafflinq-vs-inspect7

Scafflinq vs plastic scaffold tags

What a QR tag on every scaffold replaces: the paper, the chasing and the guesswork at the access point.

Quick highlights

Audit recordsSecure cloud history, ready whenever you need evidence.
Photo evidenceAttach photos to every inspection for clear, defensible proof.
Live dashboardsInspection status across every site, exportable to Excel.

Comparison at a glance

Scafflinq

Plastic tags

Upfront cost

Tags supplied free, you only pay shipping. First 5 tags free, then $1.50/week per active tag.

~$110.00 for 20 tags & 10 holders

Ongoing cost (monthly)

~$30–$65/month for 10 tags depending on usage. Only pay while scaffolds are active.

None, unless you need replacements due to damage or loss.

Inspection checklists

Customisable digital checklists with every inspection.

Paper-based checklist; often incomplete or skipped.

Inspection history

Full inspection history securely stored and always accessible online.

Only the most recent inspection is visible. History is lost when tags are removed or damaged.

Project & team visibility

Real-time visibility across all teams, projects, and branches via the cloud dashboard.

No digital visibility. Information is only on-site.

QR code scanning

Every tag is QR-enabled and scannable with any phone camera.

No QR codes; info must be manually written and read.

Multiple access points

Add a tag to every access point. All tags open one scaffold record with one inspection history.

Each tag stands alone. Multiple access points mean duplicated, unlinked paperwork.

Secure data backup

All records are cloud-backed and encrypted.

No backup. If a tag is lost or damaged, all inspection records are gone.

Risk of data loss

Very low; data is secure even if the tag is removed or damaged.

High; tags can be lost, damaged, or falsified.

Tag durability

Tough adhesive tags; even if damaged, the digital data remains intact.

Durable plastic, but holders or inserts are prone to damage or cracking.

Photo capture

Inspectors can take and attach photos during inspections.

Not possible. Photos must be taken separately and manually stored.

Handover Certificates

Automatically generated and emailed upon inspection.

Must be manually written, printed, and handed over.

Alerts & reminders

Automatic reminders for upcoming or overdue inspections.

None; relies entirely on memory or manual scheduling.

Multi-branch support

Built-in support for managing multiple branches and teams.

Not supported. Each site is treated separately.

Remote office access

Head office can monitor scaffold status live from anywhere.

No access unless someone on-site provides updates manually.

Sustainability

Fewer plastic inserts and printed sheets.

Relies heavily on plastic and paper.

Comparing digital tag providers too?

Key features

Why switch to a
Scafflinq tag?

A Scafflinq tag replaces the plastic tag and the admin around it: inspection sheets, handover paperwork and the register.

Cost & admin

A tag is cheap. The admin around it isn’t.

With Scafflinq, you pay a simple usage rate based on active, on-hire tags, and stop paying when a scaffold is dismantled.

Pay only when scaffolds are on-hire.
Less admin time tracking due/overdue inspections and chasing paperwork
Simple weekly usage pricing that scales with active scaffolds.

Inspections

Scan. Inspect. Sign off.

Scafflinq keeps inspections consistent with customisable digital checklists, and makes it easy to capture what matters on site.

Scan → checklist → sign-off in one flow (vs handwritten tags + paper forms)
Automatic due/overdue reminders (vs manual spreadsheet tracking)
Photos + special conditions captured against the scaffold record

Proof & audit trail

Audit-ready records, anytime

If a plastic tag is removed, damaged, or replaced, inspection history can disappear. Scafflinq tags keep the record secure and accessible.

Full inspection history stored online (vs only the latest entry on a tag)
Photo evidence linked to each scaffold (vs evidence living elsewhere)
Cloud-backed, encrypted records even if the physical tag is damaged/removed

Visibility & reporting

Know scaffold status across every site

Scafflinq brings scaffold status, inspections, and risk visibility into one dashboard for supervisors, WHS, and head office.

Live dashboards across sites/teams (vs status only visible on the scaffold)
Reports exported to Excel, with no manual follow-up
Head office visibility without chasing updates from site

Handovers & documents

Handovers without the paperwork

Scafflinq generates the handover certificate from each inspection and emails it from site.

Digital handover records instead of manual paperwork
Certificates generated and shareable fast (vs print/write/scan/email)
Docs attached to the scaffold record (vs scattered folders/emails)

Durability & sustainability

Tough tags, less plastic

Scafflinq uses tough adhesive tags and keeps records digital, reducing paper trails and waste.

Digital record remains intact even if the tag is damaged (vs lost history)
Paperless workflow reduces waste and admin handling
Always scannable status/history (vs fading, cracked holders/inserts)

Multi-access scaffolds

Every access point, one record

Large scaffolds often have several access points, and each one needs to show the scaffold’s status.

Add an Additional Access Tag per access point (vs a separate plastic tag with separate paperwork)
Every tag opens the same scaffold record with the same inspection history
Replace or deactivate any single tag without affecting the others

Scafflinq vs Inspect7

See what you get beyond a tag: auditable history, photos, public status, and clear inspection records.

Scafflinq

Inspect7

Works with any smartphone camera (no NFC needed)?

Anyone can scan without installing an app?

Unlimited users & projects on every plan?

Handover certificates included as standard?

(Gold tier+ only)

Pay only while a scaffold is on-hire?

(monthly subscription tiers)

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Scafflinq tags, inspections, billing, and getting started with Scafflinq.

A digital scaffold tag uses a QR code that links to a live scaffold record (status, inspections, evidence) instead of handwritten updates.

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