5 Affordable Alternatives to Life Alert

1. Bay Alarm Medical

4.8 / 5

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855-675-0754

What We Like Most:

• 30-day risk-free trial
• Optional fall detection
• Location tracking on mobile units
• Systems starting at $24.95 per month

Overview

Bay Alarm Medical is one of the more affordable medical alert providers on the market. With their in-home systems starting as low as $19.95 per month, you could add on fall detection and still save significantly when compared to a Life Alert system.

Bay Alarm Medical alert systems include a traditional in-home system, a medical alert with GPS, an in-car system, and a medical alert smartwatch. You may also add on extra help buttons for $2 per month, making Bay Alarm Medical a great option for those who live with spouses or roommates.

Compared to Life Alert, Bay Alarm Medical does not require any long-term contracts, and they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you wish to cancel your service at any time, you may do so by returning your equipment, though you’ll have to pay the cost of shipping.

To learn more about this company, read my Bay Alarm Medical review.

2. Medical Guardian

4.9 / 5

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877-947-4512

What We Like Most:

• No long-term contracts
• Quick response times
• Activity tracking
• GPS location technology

Overview

What makes Medical Guardian one of the best medical alert systems is the variety of its equipment. With two in-home systems and three mobile systems, they have an ideal option for anyone looking to stay safe in or outside their home. What’s more, their customer support and U.S-based monitoring centers provide a stellar customer experience.

Medical Guardian costs as little as $29.95 per month, making them nearly half the cost of Life Alert’s most basic system. Additionally, Medical Guardian does not require long-term contracts, meaning that you may cancel your service and return your equipment with little hassle and no extra costs.

To learn more about Medical Guardian, read my full Medical Guardian review, including my hands-on experience with Active Guardian, a portable medical alert system.

3. Alexa Together

4.6 / 5

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What We Like Most:

• $19.99 per month
• Video calling capabilities
• Controlled through one’s voice
• In-depth features for caregivers

Overview

We’ve written extensively about a number of Alexa’s features for seniors. Recently, however, Amazon has introduced Alexa Together, a medical alert service that comes with a variety of features for communication with caregivers.

To use Alexa Together, you’ll need a compatible Amazon Echo device. We recommend the Echo Show, which features a large touchscreen and a camera. With this device, users can place urgent response calls as well as drop-in video calls with loved ones. Additionally, as with any Echo device, you can also use Alexa Together to listen to music, set reminders, or look up information online – all controlled through your voice.

With the purchase of an Echo Show, you’ll receive six free months of Alexa Together. After this time, Alexa Together will cost $19.99 per month.

To learn more about our experience with Alexa Together, read our Alexa Together review.

4. ADT

4.6 / 5

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855-571-0361

What We Like Most:

• Waterproof help buttons
• Optional fall detection
• Quick response times
• Straightforward pricing

Overview

While ADT is widely known for its range of home security systems for seniors, ADT offers a trio of reliable and durable medical alert systems. ADT medical alert systems include three products: Medical Alert Basic System for in-home use, Medical Alert Plus System, and On-the-Go Medical Alert System — all of which can be paired with fall detection.

ADT’s medical alert systems also cost far less than those of Life Alert. Their in-home, landline-based system starts at $29.99 per month, and their mobile system costs $39.99 per month. None of these systems requires a long-term contract, and includes free battery replacements.

To learn more about my experience with these systems, check out my ADT Health medical alert review.

5. Medical Alert

4.3 / 5

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What We Like Most:

• Simple Setup Process
• At-Home and On-The-Go Options
• Automatic Fall Detection
• Full-Featured Mobile App

Overview

With systems available from $19.95 per month, Medical Alert is another solid option. They offer in-home systems and mobile systems. Like the other systems on this list, they do not require a long-term contract, and they also offer fall detection for the standard $10 per month. If you opt for their semi-annual or annual payment plans, you’ll get more discounts including free shipping and other perks like a free lockbox.

They also feature a handy smartphone app that allows caregivers to monitor their loved one’s device through the ability to check in on any distress calls and ensure that the device is functioning properly.

To learn more about these systems, check out my Medical Alert review.