A practical StayOK guide for families supporting an independent senior.

StayOK vs. Snug Safety: an honest comparison

Snug's free plan covers one daily check-in time with text message alerts if it's missed. Its paid tiers add GPS location sharing and, on the top Dispatch plan, the ability to request emergency dispatch — a straightforward, well-priced tool if a check-in is the only thing you need.

If you also want medication tracking, check-in history, a shared family dashboard, and email or in-app caregiver alerts bundled into one subscription, that's what StayOK is built for. Plans and pricing are set by Snug and worth confirming directly on their site.

Is Snug Safety really free? Snug Safety's free plan includes one daily check-in time with text message alerts. Its paid plans add GPS location sharing and, on the higher Dispatch tier, the ability to request emergency dispatch on your behalf.

When does StayOK make more sense than Snug Safety? When you also need medication tracking, check-in history, a shared family dashboard, and email or in-app caregiver alerts — StayOK bundles those features in one subscription.

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