Resgrid vs Active911

Active911 is a popular paging app, but Resgrid offers a complete department management platform with transparent per-entity pricing and superior customization.

Why Departments are Switching

See how Resgrid provides more value and flexibility for your agency.

Feature	Resgrid	Active911
Pricing Model	Per Entity (User or Unit), Free up to 10	Per Device / Per User
Open Source	Yes (100% Code Access)	No (Proprietary)
Personnel Management	Complete Suite	Basic
Data Ownership	Full Export & API Access	Limited

Not just paging, but management

Active911 is great at getting alerts to phones, but what happens next? Resgrid handles the entire lifecycle of department operations.

Personnel Files

Track certifications, expiration dates, clothing sizes, and emergency contacts. Keep your team organized beyond just a name on a map.

Scheduling

Full shift management, self-schedule, and availability tracking integrated directly into the platform.

Cost Comparison

For a department of 50 entities (users & units):

Active911 (~$16/device) $800+ / year

Resgrid (Per Entity) $800 / year

* Resgrid is free for up to 10 entities. Pricing scales based on your department size.

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Get more than just paging.

Transparent per-entity pricing, open source, and a complete department management platform. Free for up to 10 entities.