Your security director just got quoted $150,000 for a Crisis24 contract. The board balked. Now your team in Nairobi has no threat intelligence at all.
Crisis24 (a GardaWorld company) runs 24/7 operations centers, executive protection, and full-service security consulting. For Fortune 500 companies with dedicated security budgets, their model is unmatched. But for mid-market companies and NGOs, contract minimums start at $100,000+ annually, before adding travel security, evacuation services, or consulting hours.
The Fundamental Difference
Crisis24 is a services company. Their value is in human analysts, security consultants, and response teams available around the clock.
Region Alert is a software product. We run a real-time intelligence layer that monitors local news feeds in 100+ languages for emerging threats. You set the strategic direction. We deliver the actionable intelligence.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | Crisis24 | Region Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost (typical) | $100,000 - $500,000+ | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| 24/7 Intelligence Sync | Yes (human-staffed) | Yes (Smart update) |
| Executive Protection | Yes | No |
| Medical Evacuation | Yes (add-on) | No |
| Real-Time ground-level signals Monitoring | Limited (English-focused) | 100+ languages |
| Local safety info | Not primary focus | Core capability |
| Self-Service Dashboard | Via portal (add-on) | Included |
| Sales Cycle | 3-6 months (complex) | < 1 week |
When Crisis24 Is the Right Choice
- You have executives traveling to high-risk zones who need close protection
- You require guaranteed medical evacuation coverage
- Your organization has a $250K+ annual security budget
- You need a vendor to take liability for security recommendations
When Region Alert Is the Right Choice
- You need reliable daily intelligence but your budget is under $15K/year
- Your team is capable of making decisions - you just need the information
- You operate in regions with non-English ground-level signals
- You want to start monitoring a new region in days, not months
The "Complement" Strategy
Some organizations run Region Alert alongside a larger security provider. They keep Crisis24 for incident response and evacuation coverage, while Region Alert handles the day-to-day intelligence feed -- saving $80,000+ per year on the monitoring component alone.
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View Pricing OptionsLast updated: January 2026. Crisis24 and GardaWorld are trademarks of their respective owners. Region Alert is not affiliated with Crisis24 or GardaWorld.
For a broader comparison of critical event management platforms, see our 2026 Critical Event Management Comparison.