Bark for Schools vs Lightspeed Alert
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to Lightspeed Alert.
Bark
Lightspeed Alert
Customizable alert workflows
Granular routing by OU/group
PII-redacted parent alerts (optional)
Google Workspace & M365 monitoring
Student safety and wellness monitoring
Human escalation support for severe alerts
24/7 alert escalation
Email and SMS notifications
Phone call escalation
Custom emergency call sequences
Time-based routing (school vs after-hours)
Alert history and activity tracking
