Brocade vs BlockPro: Evidence-Based Comparison
Both platforms target higher-risk building compliance. Brocade combines safety case management with service charge automation, financial transparency, and contractor oversight. BlockPro focuses on golden thread documentation and BSA safety case storage. Here is how they compare, with sources.
70%
BAC application rejection rate
12,303
Active RTM companies in England
About BlockPro
Golden Thread for occupied high-rise residential blocks. High-rise compliance platform focused on safety case management and golden thread documentation.
Target market: Higher-risk building managers focused on BSA safety case compliance, RTM companies, and small portfolio managers.
Visit BlockPro website →Safety case management and golden thread
Both Brocade and BlockPro provide golden thread documentation and safety case storage for higher-risk buildings. The difference lies in the depth of the compliance trail. Brocade adds cryptographic checksums to every record change, creating a tamper-evident audit chain that satisfies BSR inspection requirements. BlockPro stores safety case reports and tracks building assessment certificates.
BlockPro
- Golden thread of information storage
- Safety case report storage
- Building assessment certificate tracking
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 tracking
Brocade
- Golden thread with SHA-256 checksummed audit trail
- Safety case builder with structured evidence
- Building assessment certificate tracking
- Tamper-evident history on every record change
Service charge management and financial transparency
Managing service charges is a core responsibility for building managers and RTM directors. Brocade includes full service charge demand generation, budget management, reserve fund tracking, and a resident portal for financial transparency. BlockPro does not offer service charge management or financial features.
BlockPro
- No service charge management
- No budget management tools
- No reserve fund tracking
- No financial transparency portal for leaseholders
Brocade
- Full service charge demand generation and reconciliation
- Budget management with category-level tracking
- Reserve fund ledger with append-only audit trail
- Resident portal with real-time financial transparency
Contractor management and oversight
Building safety requires coordinating with contractors for fire risk assessments, remedial works, and scheduled maintenance. Brocade provides a dedicated contractor portal with magic-link access, evidence upload workflows, and invoice management. BlockPro offers supplier contract management and a third-party portal.
BlockPro
- Supplier contract management
- Third-party portal with custom domain
- Service visit tracking
Brocade
- Dedicated contractor portal with magic-link access
- Evidence upload workflows for FRA actions
- Invoice management and tracking
- Contractor performance oversight across buildings
Resident engagement and communication
The Building Safety Act requires meaningful resident engagement. Both platforms address this, but with different scope. BlockPro provides resident profiling and engagement strategy storage. Brocade adds a full resident portal where leaseholders can view compliance status, financial information, and raise concerns.
BlockPro
- Resident profile management
- Resident engagement strategy storage
- H&S records sharing portal
Brocade
- Full resident portal with building-scoped access
- Financial transparency for leaseholders
- Compliance status visibility
- PEEP management for vulnerable residents
Compliance automation and deadline tracking
Missing a compliance deadline can mean criminal liability under the Building Safety Act. Brocade provides automated scheduled checks with email reminders, escalation chains, and triage dashboards. BlockPro tracks recurring tasks and compliance deadlines with completion logs.
BlockPro
- Recurring task tracking
- Completion logs for remedials
- Risk assessment tracking
Brocade
- Automated scheduled checks with configurable frequency
- Email reminder chains with escalation rules
- Overdue triage dashboard with priority sorting
- Mandatory occurrence reporting with deadline alerts
Evidence-Based Feature Comparison
| Feature | BlockPro | Brocade |
|---|---|---|
| Golden thread documentation | [1] | |
| Safety case storage | [1] | |
| Building assessment certificate tracking | [1] | |
| Mandatory occurrence reporting | [1] | |
| Fire Safety Regulations 2022 tracking | [1] | |
| Resident engagement tools | [1] | |
| Cryptographic audit trail (SHA-256) | [1] | [3] |
| Service charge management | [1] | [3] |
| Budget and reserve fund management | [1] | [3] |
| Resident financial transparency portal | [1] | [3] |
| Dedicated contractor portal | Third-party portal[1] | [3] |
| PEEP management | [1] | [3] |
| Scheduled compliance checks with reminders | Recurring task tracking[1] | [3] |
| Fire door inspection tracking | [1] |
Golden thread documentation
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Safety case storage
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Building assessment certificate tracking
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Mandatory occurrence reporting
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Fire Safety Regulations 2022 tracking
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Resident engagement tools
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Fire door inspection tracking
BlockPro
[1]Brocade
Need more than compliance tracking? See how Brocade combines safety case management with service charge automation.
Pricing Comparison
BlockPro
Standard Blocks
From £3 + VAT
per block per month
- Risk assessment and remedial tracking
- Fire Safety Regulations 2022 tracking
- Document storage
- Supplier contract management
- Resident/third-party portal
- Unlimited users and storage
Higher-Risk Buildings
From £50 + VAT
per HRB per month
- All standard features
- Golden thread of information
- Safety case and BAC storage
- Mandatory occurrence reporting
- Resident profiling and engagement
- No minimum contract
Brocade
Starter
£49 + VAT
base + £2.50 per unit per month
- Golden thread document management
- Fire risk assessment tracking
- Safety case builder
- Audit trail with checksum chains
- Scheduled compliance checks
- Mandatory occurrence reporting
Professional
£99 + VAT
base + £4.50 per unit per month
- Everything in Starter
- Service charge demands
- Budget and reserve fund management
- PEEP management
- Resident data management
- Unlimited manager users
BlockPro pricing sourced from https://blockpro.co.uk/pricing/ on 2026-03-22. Brocade pricing from brocade.app/pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | BlockPro | Brocade |
|---|---|---|
| Golden thread documentation | ||
| Safety case management | ||
| Mandatory occurrence reporting | ||
| Service charge management | ||
| Financial transparency portal | ||
| Contractor management portal | Third-party portal | |
| PEEP management | ||
| Cryptographic audit trail | ||
| Automated compliance checks | Recurring tasks | |
| Resident engagement |
Golden thread documentation
BlockPro
Brocade
Safety case management
BlockPro
Brocade
Mandatory occurrence reporting
BlockPro
Brocade
Service charge management
BlockPro
Brocade
Financial transparency portal
BlockPro
Brocade
Contractor management portal
BlockPro
Third-party portalBrocade
PEEP management
BlockPro
Brocade
Cryptographic audit trail
BlockPro
Brocade
Automated compliance checks
BlockPro
Recurring tasksBrocade
Resident engagement
BlockPro
Brocade
When BlockPro Might Be the Right Choice
- If you only need golden thread documentation and safety case storage without financial management, BlockPro offers a focused, affordable solution.
- For standard blocks under 18 metres, BlockPro's £3/block/month pricing is very competitive for basic compliance tracking.
- If your building management company handles service charges through separate accounting software and you want a dedicated compliance layer, BlockPro covers the BSA essentials.
- BlockPro's no-minimum-contract terms mean you can try it without long-term commitment.
Thinking of switching?
BlockPro supports data portability. If you need to add service charge management, financial transparency, or deeper compliance automation to your toolkit, we can help plan a smooth transition. Book a demo to discuss your requirements.
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Accuracy Commitment
All claims on this page are based on publicly available information, verified on the date shown below. We update this comparison regularly. If you spot an inaccuracy, please let us know.
Last verified: 2026-03-23
Sources
- BlockPro High-Rise Block Compliance Features (accessed 2026-03-22)
- BlockPro Pricing Page (accessed 2026-03-22)
- Brocade Pricing Page (accessed 2026-03-23)
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Last updated: March 2026