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What to look for

The Sentry vs a typical legacy system

Not sure what a lone worker platform should include? Here is the checklist buyers use — and how The Sentry measures up against the hardware-heavy, long-rollout alternative.

Capability

The Sentry

Typical legacy

No specialist hardware
Runs on existing iOS & Android phones
Dedicated devices to buy, ship, charge & replace
Deployment time
Under one hour
Weeks to months of IT rollout
One-touch panic alarm
Works even when the phone is locked
Often requires a separate device or fob
Automatic video capture
Records from the moment an alarm is triggered
Rarely included or requires manual action
Silent distress signal
Discreet alert for confrontational situations
Inconsistent or unavailable
Private incident reporting
Confidential, retaliation-free channel
Limited or paper-based
Tamper-proof audit trail
Encrypted, timestamped cloud records
On-device, editable or easily lost
Multi-state compliance support
OSHA General Duty Clause + state WVP aligned
One-size, often UK/region-specific
Pricing
$53.43 per user / per year, no setup fee
Per-device hardware + multi-year contracts
Friends & Family licences
Three free personal licences per user
Not included

“Typical legacy” describes common characteristics of hardware-based or older lone worker systems generally and is not a comparison with any specific named product.

Comparing lone worker platforms

How does The Sentry compare to hardware-based lone worker devices?

The Sentry replaces dedicated hardware with an app on the smartphones your staff already carry. There are no devices to buy, ship, charge, lose, or replace — which removes both upfront cost and the operational burden of managing physical kit across multiple sites and states.

Why is a documented audit trail important?

OSHA’s General Duty Clause and state Workplace Violence Prevention laws expect employers to take reasonable, documented steps. A tamper-proof, timestamped record of alarms, check-ins, video, and reports is the evidence that shows you did — it is the difference between a defensible position and an unsupported claim.

Can I switch from another system to The Sentry?

Yes. Because there is no hardware to retire, switching is straightforward. A short onboarding call configures your roles and alarm routing, you invite your team, and you are live the same day.

See the difference live

A 30-minute demo shows exactly what to look for — and how The Sentry delivers it.

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