OnGuard vs OK Alone: lone worker app comparison
OK Alone and OnGuard Lone Worker are both app-based lone worker systems with check-ins, alerts, fall detection and 24/7 monitoring. OK Alone is part of Peoplesafe. OnGuard is built and supported from Calgary by Sens-Net Canada, with features designed for plants, utilities and large sites.
Side by side
| OnGuard Lone Worker | OK Alone | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Sens-Net Canada, Calgary | Part of Peoplesafe |
| Check-ins and panic alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Fall and no-motion detection | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 monitoring | Optional call centre | 24/7 Safety Monitoring Center |
| Integrations named on the website | Single sign-on, MDM deployment | Geotab, Microsoft Teams |
| Pricing | Published in CAD | Quote on request |
What OnGuard includes
- Automatic fall and crash detection
- Idle (no motion) detection
- Geofences that start and stop monitoring at the work site
- Indoor location with Bluetooth beacons
- MDM mass deployment and single sign-on
- Optional 24/7 call centre monitoring
- Published pricing in CAD and a free 30-day team pilot
The core difference
OnGuard is built around site-based risk. Geofences start monitoring when a worker arrives, beacons show where they are inside a building, and automatic detection raises the alarm when they cannot.
Choose OK Alone if
You already run Geotab or Teams workflows and want alerts inside them.
Choose OnGuard if
Your lone workers move through plants, stations or large buildings and you want automatic detection and indoor location from one app.
Simple to set up, easy to use
Push the app to company phones through your MDM, set your geofences and escalation contacts, and your team is protected the same day. Workers carry the phone they already have. No hardware to buy. Start with a free 30-day team pilot.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OnGuard an OK Alone alternative?
Yes. Both cover check-ins, panic alerts and fall detection. OnGuard adds geofences that start and stop monitoring and indoor location with beacons.
Is OnGuard Canadian?
Yes. It is built and supported in Calgary, Alberta.
Pilot OnGuard with your team
Run OnGuard free for 30 days with 15 or more of your workers on real shifts, including our Call Centre where available.
Fewer than 15 lone workers? Talk to our team. Questions? Call 1-855-289-5892.