Comparison
Choosing KPA Flex over Intelex
The #1 Software for Leaders Who Refuse to Wait
While Intelex drags teams through months of customization, bloated consulting fees, and clunky admin tools, KPA Flex delivers fast results and works alongside your teams exact needs.
Why do leading EHS teams ditch Intelex for Flex?
Truly Configurable—Without the Complexity
Tailor forms, workflows, and permissions without custom code or heavy admin lift. Built for evolving teams—not rigid pre-built systems.
The Easiest Safety Platform to Use
Designed for frontline adoption with mobile-first simplicity, automated task assignments, and embedded regulatory content out of the box.
Actionable Reporting that YOU control
Real-time dashboards and field-level insights that drive decisions. No more waiting for IT to build the views you need.
Expert Support From Day One And Always
Compliance pros on your side from implementation through everyday use—no tickets, no third parties, no waiting.
See the difference for yourself
KPA Flex
✅ Continuous admin-level configuration whenever you need it
Intelex
⚠️ High upfront customization, then static unless reinvested
“Our industry is unique and not all EHS software is flexible enough to fit the bill. KPA Flex provides a customizable solution that meets our needs across the board.”
Tony Conte, EHS Manager
KPA Flex
✅ Integrated dashboards and compliance analytics, integrated dashboards and compliance analytics built-off any thing or form you desire.
Intelex
⚠️ Locked-in reporting structure (not configurable) unless supported by admins or third-party help
“We’ve got up to 10,000 reports coming through each month, plus all of the related data. The company leadership looks at that and marvels at how we can handle that much information so smoothly. I don’t think they quite realize what a secret weapon we have in KPA Flex software.”
Janise Black, Data Analyst
KPA Flex
✅ Field-first mobile access and offline sync
Intelex
⚠️ Designed more for admins; field usability limited per user feedback
“I do 90% of reporting on my phone, saving a couple of hours a day.”
Safety Manager, GE Johnson
KPA Flex
✅ Configurable forms and workflows, plus an automated builder with multi-language support and real-time field use
Intelex
❌ Service-driven customization with limited admin control post-launch
“With Flex, I could watch a video and create a form 10 minutes later. Log in and boom—I start building the form how I want it.”
Thomas Harris, Safety Director
KPA Flex
✅ Catalogue of 1700+ industry specific courses and expert-developed content—ready to assign, track, customize.
Intelex
❌ Requires sourcing or importing third-party content—setup is time-consuming and fragmented
“The KPA customizable trainings module is much faster and easier to use than our previous creation system.”
Derek Buchinger, Hooper Construction
- Flexibility + Configurability
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KPA Flex
✅ Continuous admin-level configuration whenever you need it
Intelex
⚠️ High upfront customization, then static unless reinvested
“Our industry is unique and not all EHS software is flexible enough to fit the bill. KPA Flex provides a customizable solution that meets our needs across the board.”
Tony Conte, EHS Manager
- Reporting + Insights
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KPA Flex
✅ Integrated dashboards and compliance analytics, integrated dashboards and compliance analytics built-off any thing or form you desire.
Intelex
⚠️ Locked-in reporting structure (not configurable) unless supported by admins or third-party help
“We’ve got up to 10,000 reports coming through each month, plus all of the related data. The company leadership looks at that and marvels at how we can handle that much information so smoothly. I don’t think they quite realize what a secret weapon we have in KPA Flex software.”
Janise Black, Data Analyst
- Mobile Engagement
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KPA Flex
✅ Field-first mobile access and offline sync
Intelex
⚠️ Designed more for admins; field usability limited per user feedback
“I do 90% of reporting on my phone, saving a couple of hours a day.”
Safety Manager, GE Johnson
- Forms + Workflows
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KPA Flex
✅ Configurable forms and workflows, plus an automated builder with multi-language support and real-time field use
Intelex
❌ Service-driven customization with limited admin control post-launch
“With Flex, I could watch a video and create a form 10 minutes later. Log in and boom—I start building the form how I want it.”
Thomas Harris, Safety Director
- Training Catalog
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KPA Flex
✅ Catalogue of 1700+ industry specific courses and expert-developed content—ready to assign, track, customize.
Intelex
❌ Requires sourcing or importing third-party content—setup is time-consuming and fragmented
“The KPA customizable trainings module is much faster and easier to use than our previous creation system.”
Derek Buchinger, Hooper Construction
Hear why safety pros trust KPA Flex
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Sounds great, but I still have a few questions…
Yes—KPA Flex is designed for field and admin-level users to update forms, tasks, and workflows in real time. This means you’ll get better data from the field.
Flex offers implementation and onboarding, 3 service and support channels (phone, email, and chat) with lightning response time. We also provide DIY videos, a professional community (KPA Connect), and a documentation base.
KPA Flex supports key exports and API integrations. We offer technical partnerships to take this off your hands and can discuss your specific data flow during a demo.
You’re covered. We provide 1700+ prebuilt, compliant training materials and an LMS. The trainings are regularly refreshed by in-house experts. You can also customize them with your brand or logo, and use the LMS to design learning pathways. You can upload your own content as well or export our courses into a different system via the API.
Most clients launch in 4–6 weeks—with full field access, workflows, and reporting.
