Comparison

Vygard vs
StaySafe

StaySafe, now part of EcoOnline, is an app-first lone worker service certified to BS 8484 and listed on G-Cloud 14 from £3.30 per user per month. Vygard costs more per seat but runs fall detection on the phone and watch with no extra hardware, and adds sector workflows and an AI welfare monitor to the alarm.

Side by side

StaySafe details taken from its own website or public listings, checked 23 September 2026. Sources below.

VygardStaySafe
FormatPhone app plus Apple Watch and Wear OSApp-first, with optional Bluetooth panic button
BS 8484BS 8484-aligned, not certifiedCertified (per its G-Cloud 14 listing)
Alarm Receiving CentreOptional step in the escalation cascadeIn-house monitoring or an external service
PriceFrom £9 per worker per month, publishedFrom £3.30 per user per month (G-Cloud 14)
Free trial14 days, no card neededTime-limited free trial (G-Cloud 14)
Fall detectionOn the phone and watch, no extra hardwareVia a paired Bluetooth panic button
SatelliteGarmin inReach, SPOT and Iridium communicatorsGarmin devices on Iridium (Satellite Mode)

Choose StaySafe if

  • Price per seat is the deciding factor.
  • You buy through G-Cloud.
  • Certification is mandatory, or you already use EcoOnline for health and safety.

Choose Vygard if

  • You want fall and man-down detection without buying a wearable for every worker.
  • Your team uses Apple Watch or Wear OS.
  • You need sector workflows (care visits, permit-to-work, patrols) alongside the alarm.
  • You want to trial it today with no card.

Questions buyers ask

Is StaySafe cheaper than Vygard?

On list price, yes. StaySafe's G-Cloud 14 listing starts at £3.30 per user per month; Vygard starts at £9. Check what each price includes, such as monitoring and fall detection hardware.

Do both work with satellite devices?

Yes. StaySafe supports Garmin devices on Iridium. Vygard supports Garmin inReach, SPOT and Iridium communicators.

Is Vygard BS 8484 certified?

No. Vygard is BS 8484-aligned, not certified. If certification is a hard requirement, StaySafe meets it and Vygard does not.

Sources

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