The Comparison
Spreadsheets Don't Send Emails
Excel is a fantastic calculator, but it’s a terrible alarm clock. See why relying on a spreadsheet can make dates and supporting evidence harder to keep together.
The Spreadsheet
Excel, Google Sheets, or Paper
- Passive: You have to remember to check it. If you forget to look, you miss the date.
- No Storage: Your dates are here, but the actual certificate PDF is lost in your email inbox.
- Not Mobile Friendly: Ever tried scrolling a 15-column spreadsheet on an iPhone? It’s painful.
- Scattered Evidence: A spreadsheet can hold dates, but the certificate file and supporting records usually sit elsewhere.
VS
Purpose-built for Compliance Records
Dedicated Compliance Platform
- Active: Email reminders are scheduled at 60, 30, 14 and 7 days before expiry.
- Private Document Storage: Keep recorded dates and certificate PDFs together, then download the evidence when needed.
- Mobile-Friendly: Use the responsive web interface to update a certificate from your phone.
- Structured Records: Keep certificate evidence and relevant record history organised by property.
"But all my data is already in Excel..."
We know that moving software can feel like a chore. That's why we built the Bulk Importer.
Export to CSV
Save your current spreadsheet as a .csv file.
Upload to CertNudge
Our system reads your addresses and dates automatically.
Import Within Plan Limits
Your imported properties and certificate dates are added to CertNudge within your plan limits.
Common Questions About Switching
A spreadsheet relies on you remembering to open it. CertNudge schedules email reminders and keeps certificate documents in private Azure Blob Storage alongside the recorded dates.
CSV/Excel portfolio import is available on Portfolio Pro. It adds properties and certificate records within the organisation's effective property limit.
Even with one property, a missed Gas Safety renewal can be serious. CertNudge keeps the recorded date visible and schedules reminder emails instead of relying on you to reopen a spreadsheet.
Move Beyond Manual Spreadsheet Tracking
Keep expiry dates, documents and compliance packs together in one structured record.
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