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# Compare Raptor Emergency Management vs Active Defender

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> Detailed comparison between Raptor Emergency Management and Active Defender. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Raptor Emergency Management | Active Defender |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 2 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Raptor Emergency Management

The Raptor School Safety Suite is built specifically for K-12 schools, including private and charter schools, and districts of any size. Raptor evolves as school safety needs change.

### Active Defender

K-12 Schools, Hospitals, Corporate Offices, Sports Arenas and any other campus where people could be at risk. Active Defender empowers every user to make good safety decisions in any emergency.

## Key features

### Raptor Emergency Management

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Campus Notifications
- Chat/Messaging
- Communication Management
- Contact Database
- Contact Management Software
- Geolocation
- Incident Management Software
- Mass Notifications
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Alerts
- Push Notifications Software
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- SMS Messaging
- Scenario Planning
- Two-Way Communication

### Active Defender

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Campus Notifications
- Chat/Messaging
- Communication Management
- Contact Database
- Contact Management Software
- Geolocation
- Incident Management Software
- Mass Notifications
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Alerts
- Push Notifications Software
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- SMS Messaging
- Scenario Planning
- Two-Way Communication

## Links

- [View Raptor Emergency Management Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/187616/raptor-emergency-management)
- [View Active Defender Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1022635/active-defender)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/187616/1022635/raptor-emergency-management/vs/active-defender)

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