--- title: "Rave Panic Button Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Rave Panic Button the right Emergency Notification solution for you? Explore 31 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/239662/Rave-Panic-Button/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- Rave Panic Button 4.6 (31) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/239662/Rave-Panic-Button/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Rave Panic Button Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Kushal K IT service managerInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The software is very easy to use and understand, it have one touch way to send alerts. “ February 17, 2024 SC Steven C administrationEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The company is all about getting your money. When their product did not meet the requirements set forth by the state without requiring an additional subscription to another company, they refused to let a school out of the contract. “ August 17, 2021 JN Jennifer N Director of Safety and SecurityEducation Management, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This product is a proactive way of keeping faculty safe.“ April 21, 2022 JC Jorge C SafetyEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Easy to use, staff assist is very helpful in using the App as most people panic just from using the software.“ April 26, 2022 MS Michelle S PrincipalEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is a product that is easy to use and works well in large facilities or small.“ April 26, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 31 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Verified Reviewer Technology Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Simple Emergency Notifications" April 28, 2022 5.0 Pros The setup was super simple and took only a few minutes. It did take a little longer to geofence my campuses, but really that was no big deal at all. The app is simple for my staff to use and provides information quickly when seconds count! Cons The biggest challenge I face with this software is remembering to add new staff which is really not a problem with the software as it is with the onboarding and offboarding processes in place at my organization. Review Source R Reviewer Ex. Director of Student Services Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Rave Experience" May 4, 2022 5.0 We are very pleased with the program. Pros Serving a large school district with 20,000 students, over 30 school sites, and multiple buildings on those sites, we needed an emergency notification device that could reach all staff no matter where they were on campus and the ability to notify staff in transit of any issues. We were impressed with the functionality of this product and the ease of setting it up. Cons Integration was fairly easy for staff, but I would encourage school sites to utilize the push notifications in addition to drills so that the platform is kept in front of people's minds. If the program is only used during drills, staff may not use it in an emergency because they have not used the program enough to be hardwired in their minds. Review Source Mark D. Executive Director of Technology Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "911 generated emergency notifications" May 9, 2022 3.0 Pros Quick notifications can be sent to participants Cons Lack of interactivity during an emergency, management is labor-intensive Review Source R Reviewer Safety & Security Program Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Santa Fe Public Schools and the Rave Panic Button" May 4, 2022 4.0 Our district is very pleased with the Rave Panic Button. It has been very helpful to let staff, visitors and administrators know what is going on at the school sites. It has greatly decreased the calls to the Administrative office when there is an incident going on at one of the schools. We hope to add more schools to the Rave Panic Button over the next few years. Pros The mass notification is very helpful for a large school district such as ours. Cons Some issues with the information being sent out to "outsiders" with a delay. Review Source R Reviewer Principal Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Rave Review 2022" May 4, 2022 5.0 It has been very positive. The most challenging for me is to remember to add new users when staff changes. Pros It is a product that is easy to use and works well in large facilities or small. Cons Our systems are so old they don’t adult integrate but love that it’s on everyone’s phones Review Source Verified Reviewer IT service manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Quick Notifier" February 19, 2024 5.0 Pros The thing I like most is that even if the application is not installed then your users can get the text and email notification of the incident. The software is very easy to use and understand, it have one touch way to send alerts. Cons Communication is limited when user sends alert message also I get little confusing in initial setup. Review Source R Reviewer School Resource Deputy Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Pros and cons" April 28, 2022 5.0 Very good! I use it, support it, and train other administrators on how to use it. Pros It's simple to use and understand, and to train others on how to use it. Cons Holding the panic button down for 1.5 seconds only to be asked if we want to actually dial 911 burns valuable time that could be use to communicate with an emergency dispatcher. I suggest eliminating the 1.5 second delay and/or the call confirmation question. Review Source R Reviewer administration Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Company does not work with Schools due to COVID... ALL about the $$$$$$ Stay AWAY" August 24, 2021 1.0 The company is all about getting your money. When their product did not meet the requirements set forth by the state without requiring an additional subscription to another company, they refused to let a school out of the contract. $7,200 that could go towards COVID response for students that missed out on education or towards resources for teachers instead is tied up in the company wanting to get paid..... They don't do what is right! Stay AWAY! Pros Product served its function but didn't meet the requirements set forth by the state without an add on. Cons Does not connect well with local agencies. Review Source R Reviewer Assistant Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Not sure ho we made it without RAVE Panic Button" May 12, 2022 5.0 We have been using the Panic Button app for a few years now and couldn't be more happy with all of it's features. We are hoping to get the funding for other Rave products in the future Pros The app is easy to load and use. We manage the Panic Button for our county employees and properties. Using it to not only keep our folks safe, we can send out messages with key information in a timely manner to whomever we want on the system. And customer support and sales are a pleasure to deal with. Cons I am not sure what could be added to the app to make it better. Review Source CH Cory H. Security Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great Software" May 4, 2022 5.0 Pros This system is a great tool to use at our plant level HR team Members, they can easily send out mass notifications with a click of a couple buttons. Cons Just recently the change to the software, it has taken a little longer to get use to. Review Source Courtnay F. 2nd grade teacher Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great for schools " February 19, 2020 4.0 Pros I like that when an employee activates an alert it lets the rest of the staff know quickly through a notification and text. It also uses GPS to geolocate where the alert is coming from exactly. Cons Nothing yet. We’ve, thankfully, not had to use it in an actual emergency. Review Source R Reviewer Director of Safety and Security Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "RAVE Panic Button" April 28, 2022 5.0 Very good experience. Training for the RAVE app has been easy, and I have gotten responses immediately w hen needed. Pros This product is a proactive way of keeping faculty safe. We had a fire at a school, and it pinpointed the location which saved minutes and saved the building. We could communicate with all teachers and staff members through this system. Cons The geofencing at one of the schools was difficult because it was two campuses in one. This took time to figure out. Review Source R Reviewer 9-1-1 Services Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best option to address many mandates in today's public safety environment " May 16, 2022 5.0 Very Interactive Pros easy to use on the use and administrative sides Cons intensive for the user to setup on the user side Review Source R Reviewer Superintendent Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "We love our Rave Panic Button" May 4, 2022 5.0 We have used it on numerous occasions much beyond emergency use Pros Ease of use, we find that it is very user friendly and the staff appreciates the updates Cons I would like to see more than 120 characters for messaging Review Source R Reviewer School Safety Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Columbia county’s review " April 28, 2022 5.0 The staff assist feature is used with success daily. Pros The ease of use. The fast execution to all parties needed. Cons Auto generation of new employees on a weekly basis. Review Source R Reviewer A.P. HVHS/District Safety Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great App for easily ensuring district safety runs smoothly." April 26, 2022 5.0 Once you learn to use the App it is not all that difficult. However, I must say that initial set-up is somewhat confusing. Pros I like the ability to ensure that the administrator can manage staff well. I also like the ability to use the app for drills we run monthly. Cons Some of the features could be more intuitive. For instance I would like that ability to see drill run by school site rather than just an overall list. Review Source R Reviewer Safety Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Staff Assist" May 2, 2022 5.0 Excellent Pros Easy to use, staff assist is very helpful in using the App as most people panic just from using the software. Staff Assist gives the users confidence. Cons This survey is to demanding in reference to requirements of the responses to the questions. Review Source R Reviewer Principal Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Review" April 26, 2022 5.0 It has been very good. Easy to use. Pros The staff email option. It is easy for us to end a drill. Cons Cost. It is very expensive for how often it is used. The comfort the RAVE button offers does provide value. Review Source R Reviewer Payroll Clerk Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Panic Button uses" May 11, 2022 4.0 good Pros We use RAVE for fire drills, active shooter drills, and for tornado warnings. It is the latter that is the most important to us. We want to get all of our children to safety at the same time. Cons Getting it installed on everyone's phones. There are different makes and models of phones that the employees have, and when they need help I may or may NOT be able to help them. Review Source R Reviewer HR Specialist/Admin Asst to Superintendent Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Set-up Easy" May 11, 2022 4.0 Very reliable, easy to use, effective Pros Ease of set-up. Employees download the app and it is ready to use. Once all employees are entered into system, there is just maintenance to keep accurate employee database. Cons System is easy to use, we have had no issues. Review Source R Reviewer Director of Technology Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Rave Review" April 29, 2022 5.0 We have explored other panic button options that were still in development, but Rave Panic button was the easiest to use and understand. Even if you do not have the app installed your users will still get a text and email notification of the incident. Pros The app and software were very easy to use and understand. The location awareness of this app is pretty spot on once you map it out. Cons I like all features of this product. Review Source R Reviewer Director of Facilities Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Review of Rave" April 28, 2022 4.0 It is a great product, and all experiences are positive Pros It is easy to set up and use, it is liked by all Cons Needs a fire drill or evacuation drill icon Review Source R Reviewer Asst. Principal Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "RAVE gets the job done fast and effeciently!" April 28, 2022 5.0 At my high school, we use RAVE for every emergency drill. It is the best way to communicate with our staff! Pros Having a one touch way to send alerts. Having a number of different alerts available. Cons No, there are no missing features. RAVE has everything we want to use at our school. Review Source R Reviewer Director of Institutional Research / ERP Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Higher Education" May 2, 2022 5.0 It is very easy to load and change information. Pros It is very easy to load our students into the system. Cons The ability for parents to opt-in to the notifications. Review Source R Reviewer Assistant Principal Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Excellent product, easy to use" May 5, 2022 5.0 Pros Rave Panic Button is simple to use for even the most technology apprehensive person. It explains what to do very well. Cons Communication is limited when a user sends a alert. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.