Silent Beacon vs. ROAR
Your Safety, Simplified
Choosing the right personal safety solution can make all the difference. Both Silent Beacon and ROAR offer ways to stay connected in critical moments, but the experience, features, and level of protection vary. Here’s what sets them apart.
Silent Beacon Panic Button
Silent Beacon’s Enterprise Safety Solutions (ESS) give businesses and organizations an all-in-one system for employee protection. The platform combines wearable panic buttons with a real-time notification dashboard to deliver fast, scalable, and affordable safety.
For Employees
- Call 911 directly from the device
- Trigger custom alert modes (Silent, Check-In, Footsteps)
- Communicate through a built-in two-way speaker
- Share live GPS location during emergencies
For Managers & Safety Teams
- Cloud-based dashboard with instant notifications
- Mass alerts and group management
- Alert history and reporting tools
- Compliance support without complex hardware installs
Silent Beacon ensures instant alerts, coordinated responses, and peace of mind for enterprises looking to safeguard their workforce.
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ROAR Panic Button
ROAR for Good is a workplace safety platform built specifically for businesses in industries like healthcare, hospitality, and behavioral health. Its Panic Button Solution provides wearable devices and under-desk buttons connected through a dedicated closed facility network.
For Employees
- Wearable panic buttons and under-desk devices
- Real-time location tracking within facilities and parking areas
- Alerts that connect directly to on-site security teams or supervisors
For Organizations
- Facility-wide protection with reliable coverage in parking lots and buildings
- Provides protection only within closed-network environments
- Centralized oversight through facility-based infrastructure
ROAR is well-suited for enterprises that need facility-focused staff protection with professional monitoring and compliance support.
Why Choose Silent Beacon Over ROAR?
Silent Beacon is the only enterprise-ready solution that combines wireless mobility, direct 911 calling, and two-way communication with an intuitive cloud dashboard. While ROAR depends on closed facility networks, Silent Beacon provides true flexibility, keeping employees protected whether they’re inside the workplace, commuting, or working remotely. With patented technology, customizable alert modes, and enterprise-grade compliance tools, Silent Beacon delivers a scalable, reliable, and affordable way for businesses to safeguard their workforce.
Silent Beacon vs ROAR Feature Comparisons
Features
Direct 911 Calling
✔
Two-Way Communication
✔
Wearable Panic Button
✔
Integrated Safety App
✔
Check-In Feature
✔
Footsteps Mode
✔
Wireless Solution
✔ Fully wireless, mobile ready
❌ Requires closed facility network
Coverage
✔ Works indoors, outdoors, remote, and mobile
❌ Facility-wide with parking lot coverage (closed network)
Scalability
✔ Easily deployable across remote, mobile, and hybrid workforces
❌ Optimized only for on-site facilities
Hardware/Software Updates
✔ Regular OTA (over-the-air) updates
❌ Limited visibility into update cycle
Additional Capabilities of Silent Beacon
Enterprise Dashboard
Monitor alerts, devices, and response data in real time.
Direct Emergency Calling
Connect instantly to 911 or designated numbers.
Configurable Notifications
Automatically send texts and emails with GPS links.
Instant Push Updates
Coordinate events across teams seamlessly.
Silent Activation
Trigger discreet alerts when visibility must remain low
Footsteps Mode
Track continuous movement for situational awareness.
Extended Battery Life:
Up to 40+ days of standby power.
Low-Battery Alerts
Proactive notifications for recharging.
No Complex Installations
Deploy rapidly without facility wiring or servers.
Tony Bowden
"The Silent Beacon 2.0 has significantly enhanced our security protocols in the field, providing our staff with peace of mind in their day-to-day work."
Trevor Jennings
"We completed a valuable training series with Silent Beacon, to improve the safety and well-being of our team, we gained important strategies and solutions that will enable us to better assist our community."
Danielle McGuire
"Silent Beacon has provided the icing on top for safety at my school. The direct calling to 911 and quicker emergency response time are invaluable during critical situations."
Justin Britt
"We love knowing that our techs have peace of mind when they're out on service calls, knowing that if anything happens, they are just one click away from help."
Kathy Silverstein
"Ensuring our field reporters can contact 911 at a moment's notice is essential; being able to inform the rest of the team simultaneously is a greatly appreciated advantage."
- Enterprise Safety Solutions Dashboard: Manage employee safety with a powerful cloud-based dashboard featuring mass notifications, alert history, compliance tools, and real-time oversight.
- Place Emergency Phone Calls: Call any number, including 911, and speak directly through the panic button.
- Send Alert Text Messages & Emails: Automatically send customized alerts with a link to the user’s GPS location.
- Receive Push Notifications: Send and receive instant alert notifications via the Silent Beacon app or other team members wearing Silent Beacon wearable panic buttons.
- Silent Mode: Trigger discreet alerts without drawing attention.
- Footsteps Mode: Provide continuous movement updates so contacts can track progress in real time.
- Long Battery Life: Up to 40+ days of standby power ensures Silent Beacon is ready whenever it’s needed.
- Low Battery Warning: Automatic alerts let employees and managers know when it’s time to recharge, ensuring devices are always operational.
- No Complex Installations: Silent Beacon works right out of the box without the need for facility-wide wiring, servers, or IT integration, making deployment fast and cost-effective.
Client Showcases:
Beacon Spotlight: My Sister’s Place in Washington, DC
Beacon Spotlight: Powell County Council on Aging
Beacon Spotlight: City of Kelowna
Our pricing plans
Basic
FREE
- Emergency Contacts
- Call 911
- Alert Messaging
- GPS Tacking
- Password Protected
- Community Tab
Plus
$4.99/mo
- Emergency Contacts
- Call 911
- Alert Messaging
- GPS Tacking
- Password Protected
- Community Tab
- Checkin-In
- Low Battery Alerts
- Beacon to Beacon Alerts
- Fake Caller
- Customized Messaging
- Footsteps
Pro
$9.99/mo
- Emergency Contacts
- Call 911
- Alert Messaging
- GPS Tacking
- Password Protected
- Community Tab
- Checkin-In
- Low Battery Alerts
- Beacon to Beacon Alerts
- Fake Caller
- Customized Messaging
- Footsteps
- Footsteps pro
- 180-Day Alert History
- 24/7 Monitoring Center
Silent Beacon
The Silent Beacon wireless panic button comes with 5 different alert modes to enhance individual and worker safety.
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Place Emergency Phone Calls
Call any number, including 911, and speak directly to them using the panic button.
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Send Alert Text Messages & Emails
Customized text message with a link to the user's GPS location.
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Receive Push Notifications
Receive and send alert notifications via your phone.
"Great App... just ordered the Beacon for my wife who has suffered a stroke."
Confirmed Google User
"The App and device can literally be a lifesaver and it gives me peace of mind."
Roberts Outdoors
"This app came to my rescue when I was met with an accident"
Confirmed Apple User
"Recommended download, good extra level of security for my daughter."