The following table compares the functionality of some of the most commonly used communication, alert, and documentation solutions with Secapp. The comparison includes methods and systems previously used by customers who have transitioned to Secapp.
| Comparison point | Secapp | SMS | Instant messengers (e.g., WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram) | Call chains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message sending costs | Free / included in the monthly fee | Each message costs separately | Free / included in the download fee | Each call costs separately |
| Support for mass messaging / quickly reaching large numbers of people | Yes | Yes, but prone to delays | Yes | No, each person must be called separately |
| Supports multiple communication channels to reach people regardless of device | Yes (app, SMS, TETRA, email, robocalls, PC app) |
No | No | No |
| Suitable for critical, delay-free communication | Yes | no | Yes (Important: security concerns) |
Yes, if number of people is small |
| Ability to override phone silence settings | Yes (in app) | No | No | Usually No |
| Ways to ensure the message reaches the correct person | Yes (authentication, contact management) |
No | Yes, but risk of including an outsider in crisis discussions | Yes |
| Compiling message responses in a standardized format for the sender | Yes (quick confirmations (ok/nok)) |
Usually No | No | No |
| Message automation, e.g., automatically sending additional information to specific responders | Yes | Usually No | No | No |
| Message targeting based on skills, groups, or location data | Yes | No | No | No |
| Message template management (predefined instructions, recipients, and methods) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Support for attachments (images, videos, audio clips, etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Support for structured checklists/forms | Yes | No | No | No |
| Support for documenting target information and assets | Yes | No | No | No |
| Access control / access restricted to own personnel | Yes (different user levels with varying content and function access) |
Usually No | No | No |
| Content management, e.g., centralized content deletion | Yes | No | No | No |
| Integration possibilities for automatic contact management | Yes (AD ja API based) |
Usually No | No | No |
| SSL-encrypted communication | Yes (also supports AES-256 encryption) |
No | Yes | No |
| Device management, e.g., revoking access from a lost device | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ability to enforce security features on devices before use (e.g., screen lock, encryption) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Audit logs and GDPR compliance, e.g., compiling data about stored information | Yes | No | No | No |
| Data stored in Finland (in secure data centers) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Data backups and recovery options | Yes | No | No | No |
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The following table compares the functionality of some of the most commonly used communication, alert, and documentation solutions with Secapp. The comparison includes methods and systems previously used by customers who have transitioned to Secapp.
| Comparison point | Secapp | SMS | Instant messengers (e.g., WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram) | Call chains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message sending costs | Free / included in the monthly fee | Each message costs separately | Free / included in the download fee | Each call costs separately |
| Support for mass messaging / quickly reaching large numbers of people | Yes | Yes, but prone to delays | Yes | No, each person must be called separately |
| Supports multiple communication channels to reach people regardless of device | Yes (app, SMS, TETRA, email, robocalls, PC app) |
No | No | No |
| Suitable for critical, delay-free communication | Yes | no | Yes (Important: security concerns) |
Yes, if number of people is small |
| Ability to override phone silence settings | Yes (in app) | No | No | Usually No |
| Ways to ensure the message reaches the correct person | Yes (authentication, contact management) |
No | Yes, but risk of including an outsider in crisis discussions | Yes |
| Compiling message responses in a standardized format for the sender | Yes (quick confirmations (ok/nok)) |
Usually No | No | No |
| Message automation, e.g., automatically sending additional information to specific responders | Yes | Usually No | No | No |
| Message targeting based on skills, groups, or location data | Yes | No | No | No |
| Message template management (predefined instructions, recipients, and methods) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Support for attachments (images, videos, audio clips, etc.) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Support for structured checklists/forms | Yes | No | No | No |
| Support for documenting target information and assets | Yes | No | No | No |
| Access control / access restricted to own personnel | Yes (different user levels with varying content and function access) |
Usually No | No | No |
| Content management, e.g., centralized content deletion | Yes | No | No | No |
| Integration possibilities for automatic contact management | Yes (AD ja API based) |
Usually No | No | No |
| SSL-encrypted communication | Yes (also supports AES-256 encryption) |
No | Yes | No |
| Device management, e.g., revoking access from a lost device | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ability to enforce security features on devices before use (e.g., screen lock, encryption) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Audit logs and GDPR compliance, e.g., compiling data about stored information | Yes | No | No | No |
| Data stored in Finland (in secure data centers) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Data backups and recovery options | Yes | No | No | No |
