Little Green Button
Emergency notification software
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What is Little Green Button
Little Green Button is a staff safety and emergency alerting system that enables employees to discreetly request assistance during incidents such as threats, aggression, or medical emergencies. It is used by organizations with front-line or lone workers, including offices, schools, healthcare, and customer-facing environments. The product centers on a panic-button workflow (desktop and mobile) that routes alerts to designated responders and can integrate with on-site security or monitoring partners.
Duress-focused alert workflow
The product is designed around rapid, discreet duress activation rather than broad, multi-channel mass messaging. This fits use cases such as workplace violence prevention, lone-worker safety, and front-desk incident escalation. Alerts typically include user identity and location context to help responders act quickly.
Multiple activation options
Little Green Button supports different ways to trigger an alert (for example, desktop and mobile), which helps adoption across varied roles and work settings. This reduces reliance on a single device type and supports both fixed-location and mobile staff. It also enables organizations to standardize a common emergency call-for-help process.
Responder routing and escalation
The system routes alerts to predefined internal responders and can support escalation if the first contacts do not acknowledge. This aligns with operational needs where response ownership must be clear (security, managers, safety teams). Compared with general-purpose messaging tools, the workflow is more incident-response oriented than broadcast oriented.
Narrower than mass notification
Organizations looking for full-scale emergency communications (large distribution lists, multi-channel public alerts, complex templates, and broad stakeholder outreach) may find the product less comprehensive than platforms built primarily for mass notification. It is better suited to staff duress and on-site response than community-wide alerting. Buyers may need an additional tool for wide-area communications.
Integration depth varies by environment
Capabilities such as location accuracy, building/floor mapping, access control tie-ins, and security operations integrations depend on the specific deployment and available connectors. Some environments may require professional services or third-party components to achieve end-to-end workflows. This can add implementation time compared with simpler, standalone alerting tools.
Hardware and monitoring dependencies
If an organization requires dedicated physical panic buttons, 24/7 monitoring, or direct dispatch workflows, those elements may involve additional partners, devices, or service tiers. That can increase total cost and vendor coordination. Requirements should be validated for each site and jurisdiction.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bespoke / Custom | Beginning at a3499 (GBP) — unit not specified on site; contact sales for full details | Tailored pricing for organisations; all plans include a 14-day free trial; download/app free for 14 days; hardware options (USB panic button) and desktop/mobile apps available; operates offline; sales contact required for exact pricing and licensing terms. |
