Compare Alert1 and Freedom Alert Pendants

If you’re researching medical alert systems, you’ve likely come across the Freedom Alert pendant. This is a budget-friendly medical alert pendant. The device incurs a high, one-time cost and connects users to a pre-programmed phone number – either a close friend or family member, or 911. But while Freedom Alert might not come with a recurring fee, the service provided of calling a single pre-programmed number doesn’t get you the benefit of being connected to a CSAA Diamond Certified Command Center.

By contrast, Alert1 takes a more proactive approach to caring for your health. Our Command Center agents are trained to stay on the line with you and get you the help you need, no matter the type of emergency you’ve experienced. If you’re considering both Alert1 and Freedom Alert in your medical alert pendant search, this guide will help compare the two products.

There are a lot of differences between Alert1 and Freedom Alert. In addition to the type of service offered, Alert1 provides customer-friendly options, a Thayer certification, and HIPAA compliance. This is a medical alert pendant you can feel good about.Here is a comparison grid of some of the top brands of alert pendants.

 

	Alert1	Life Alert	Lifeline	Medical Guardian	Bay Alarm	Mobile Help
Home Annual Prices Starting At	/mo¹ See Pricing	$69.90/mo²	$29.95/mo³	$24.45/mo4	$19.95/mo5	$22.95/mo6
No Long-Term Contract Required	See Plans
Nationwide Coverage
UL ListedMonitoring center
Stay on the LineWe stay on the phone until help arrives
Multilingual ProtectionResponders speak over 190 different languages		Not Listed		Not Listed
Same Day Shipping For 85% or more of orders
Verizon Service Available for On-the-Go Devices
Thayer CertifiedSafe, fair working environment
HIPAA Compliant
TMA 5 Diamond Certified Command Center Ensures that each center meets only the highest standards
Pacemaker Safe Buttons
Online Troubleshooting Guides
No Charges for False Alarms			Not Listed
	See Pricing

 

We also offer a variety of products to suit your individual needs and lifestyle. Need fall detection? We have it. Prefer to use your medical alert system outside of the home? Alert1 has several options. 

Freedom Alert pendants are available for only a one-time materials cost. There are no contracts, activation costs, or monthly fees. That single, one-time purchase will cost a couple hundred dollars, but some PERS users may see the lack of recurring expenses as a benefit. Unfortunately, this is rarely – if ever – the case.

Freedom Alert systems do not connect users to a qualified call center. Instead, they connect to your existing phone number, using your landline to call a pre-programed contact. This may suffice in some situations, but medical emergencies require nuance. Sometimes, you will be unable to speak. Other times, a family member will be of more use than 911. The phone operators with Alert1 are trained to work with you to figure out exactly what you need. That nuance is lost with a Freedom Alert device, which forces everyone into a one-size-fits all solution.

Additionally, with seniors living increasingly active lives, you may need a solution that works on the go. Freedom Alert is only useful in the home. 

People press medical alert buttons for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s because of a fall. Other times, it’s because of a non-life-threatening accident. An effective medical alert system requires a nuanced understanding of why you may be pressing your button. That type of service is only available with an on-demand call center.

A Freedom Alert pendant may be cheaper in the short term, but without a call center, you are unlikely to get the help you need. What’s more, pre-programming phone numbers into the device won’t help much if your emergency renders you unable to speak. For the fullest, most compassionate service, choose Alert1. We’ll get you the help you need, no matter your emergency.  

¹Pricing of Alert1 annual service plans. Medical alert comparisons and pricing are based on standard rates, temporary promotions may apply, offers subject to change. 
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²Life Alert  website accessed on 6/1/2021. Information updated quarterly. Life Alert  is a registered trademark of Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.
³Monthly fee for Lifeline  depends on user location and options. Lifeline  website accessed 3/1/2021. Information updated quarterly. Lifeline  is a registered trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
4Medical Guardian © website accessed on 6/1/2021. Information updated quarterly. Copyright © Medical Guardian, LLP ©. All Rights Reserved.
⁵Bay Alarm Medical website accessed on 6/1/2021. Information updated quarterly. Bay Alarm Medical is a subsidiary of Bay Alarm Company .
⁶MobileHelp website accessed on 6/1/2021. Information updated quarterly. MobileHelp is a registered trademark of Integrity Tracking, LLC.
Alert1 offers multiple payment plans so you can choose the service that best meets your needs for price and flexibility. Our members are never locked into a multi-year contract. You may cancel your service at any time, without any cancellation charges.
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