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Riskcast vs Raken

Two field apps for capturing time, production, and dailies from foremen. Both exhibited at STA Tech Expo 2026. Vendor-published facts only.

DESK RESEARCH, NOT TESTED. Compiled from vendors' public websites (accessed Riskcast Oct 15, 2026; Raken Oct 14, 2026). Vendor claims are not verified by Means & Methods Lab. No scores or rankings.

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Riskcast vs Raken: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowRiskcastRaken
CategoryField time, production & forecastingDaily reporting & field management
AI role (our label)Not AI-firstNot AI-first
What it doesField software for self-perform contractors that captures time, production quantities, T&M, safety (JHAs), and dailies on one screen, synced to the ERP, plus equipment tracking, worker certification, and job-cost forecasting. Customers cited include Posillico (which the vendor quotes as leaving HeavyJob for Riskcast) and E-J Electric. The homepage does not describe AI features.Field-first web and mobile app for daily progress reports (notes, photos, and videos that sync in real time and generate a shareable PDF daily report), time and production tracking, material and equipment tracking, safety and quality checklists, observations, toolbox talks, incidents with OSHA submit, RFIs, digital forms, and document storage. The pages we checked do not describe AI features, so we tag it Not AI-first.
Who it's forSelf-perform heavy civil and specialty (e.g. union electrical) contractors and their foremen.Contractors' field crews, superintendents, and safety managers.
Pricing (as publicly stated)Not publicly listed (demo request).Per-user subscription, billed annually, minimum 3 users. Basic $23/user/month; Performance $59/user/month (adds time tracking, production tracking, safety & quality, RFIs/forms/document storage, insights dashboards, dedicated onboarding). Bulk discounts through sales. (Checked Oct 14, 2026.)
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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Facts last checked: Riskcast Oct 15, 2026; Raken Oct 14, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor page before relying on them.

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