PaulSpeaks Training vs iHasco vs High Speed Training: Honest Comparison 2026

Three Platforms, Three Pricing Models

If you are looking for an online compliance training platform in the UK, three names keep coming up: PaulSpeaks Training, iHasco, and High Speed Training. All three provide CPD-accredited courses, certificates, and online access. But beneath the surface, they are fundamentally different products with different pricing philosophies, and the right choice depends entirely on your team size and training needs.

This is an honest comparison. We are PaulSpeaks, so we obviously believe our platform offers the best value for most businesses. But we will tell you when iHasco or High Speed Training might be the better choice for your specific situation.

Pricing: The Biggest Differentiator

PaulSpeaks Training: Unlimited Subscription

£199/month (or £159/month on an annual plan). This includes unlimited users. Whether you have 5 staff or 500 staff, you pay the same monthly fee. Every user gets access to the full course library. There are no per-user fees, no per-course charges, and no hidden extras.

iHasco: Per-User Licensing

From approximately £100 per user per year for access to the full course library. Volume discounts are available for larger teams, but the per-user model means your costs scale linearly with headcount. For 20 staff, budget around £2,000/year. For 50 staff, around £5,000/year. For 100 staff, approximately £10,000/year.

High Speed Training: Per-Course Purchase

£25 to £35 per course per person. You buy individual courses for individual staff members. There is no subscription -- you pay as you go. This means a care worker who needs 12 mandatory courses will cost approximately £360 for initial training. Refreshers cost the same again each year.

Course Libraries

PaulSpeaks Training

50+ courses covering all core compliance subjects: fire safety, manual handling, safeguarding, infection control, food hygiene, GDPR, health and safety, equality and diversity, mental health, medication awareness, and more. The library also includes business skills courses such as customer service, sales training, and leadership development. New courses are added regularly at no extra cost.

iHasco

170+ courses, making it the largest library of the three. Beyond compliance basics, iHasco offers specialist courses in areas like asbestos awareness, legionella, COSHH, and sector-specific training. If you need a very niche course, iHasco is most likely to have it. Their courses are well-produced with high-quality video content.

High Speed Training

150+ courses with good coverage across health and social care, food hygiene, health and safety, and business skills. High Speed Training has been operating since 2008 and has a mature, well-established course library. Courses are regularly updated to reflect legislative changes.

Comparison Table

Where iHasco Wins

Let us give credit where it is due. iHasco has the largest course library of the three platforms. If you need specialist courses in areas like legionella risk assessment, asbestos awareness Category A, or very specific sector training, iHasco is most likely to have what you need.

Their course quality is consistently high. The video content is professionally produced with engaging presenters, clear explanations, and good production values. They have been in the market since 2010 and have built a strong reputation.

iHasco also offers a dedicated account manager for larger clients, which can be valuable if you need help building a training programme from scratch.

Best for: Businesses that need very specialist or niche courses, organisations with fewer than 15 staff where per-user pricing is competitive, and companies that want a large established provider with a long track record.

Where High Speed Training Wins

High Speed Training's per-course model is ideal for ad-hoc training needs. If you have a new employee who needs a single fire safety certificate, paying £25 is simpler and cheaper than committing to a monthly subscription.

They also work well for businesses with very low training volumes. A small shop that needs food hygiene certificates for two staff members once every three years does not need a subscription platform. Buy the courses, get the certificates, done.

High Speed Training has excellent SEO and their individual course pages rank well in Google search results. Their checkout process is simple and you can be training within minutes of purchase.

Best for: One-off or ad-hoc training purchases, very small businesses with fewer than 5 staff, businesses that only need a few specific courses rather than a full compliance programme.

Where PaulSpeaks Training Wins

PaulSpeaks Training wins on value for any business with 10 or more staff. The unlimited pricing model means your training costs are fixed and predictable, regardless of how many people you employ or how many courses they take.

For a care home with 30 staff, the numbers are stark: PaulSpeaks costs £1,908/year on the annual plan. iHasco costs approximately £3,000/year. High Speed Training costs approximately £10,800/year for the same coverage. As your team grows, the PaulSpeaks advantage grows with it.

The management dashboard provides real-time visibility into training completion across your entire team. You can see at a glance who is up to date, who needs a refresher, and who has not started their training. When a CQC inspector asks for your training matrix, you can produce it in seconds.

The 24-hour free trial means you can see the platform, try the courses, and evaluate the dashboard before committing a penny. No credit card required, no sales calls, no pressure.

Best for: Care homes, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and any business with 10+ staff needing ongoing compliance training. Especially strong for businesses with high staff turnover where per-user pricing becomes a revolving expense.

The Honest Verdict

There is no single "best" platform -- it depends on your situation:

• Need one or two courses for a handful of staff? Use High Speed Training. Pay per course, get your certificates, move on.
• Need specialist or niche training with fewer than 15 staff? iHasco offers the widest course selection with good per-user value at smaller scales.
• Managing a team of 10+ and need comprehensive compliance training? PaulSpeaks Training is the most cost-effective choice by a significant margin, with unlimited users, instant certificates, and a management dashboard included.

The compliance training market is competitive, and all three platforms deliver quality courses with valid certificates. The difference is in pricing, and pricing is where PaulSpeaks Training offers something fundamentally different: a flat rate that does not punish you for having a larger team.

For care homes, hospitals, and businesses with ongoing training obligations and growing teams, that difference adds up to thousands of pounds every year.

Ready to Train Your Team?

50+ compliance courses, instant certificates, and a management dashboard. Unlimited users from just £199/month. Try free for 24 hours.

More Articles