How does On the Button compare with the other major safeguarding software suppliers?

Choosing between On the Button and other safeguarding software suppliers depends on your provisions' specific needs and priorities.

Here’s a tailored comparison to help you decide, generated by AI:

Feature	On the Button	CPOMS	MyConcern (TES)	TootToot
Designed For	Early years settings (nurseries & preschools) & children’s clubs	All education establishments	Schools, academies, and local authorities	Schools, with a focus on student voice
EYFS Alignment	✅ Yes – built around EYFS and setting workflows	🚫 Not specifically – more general safeguarding focus	⚠️ Not EYFS-focused – adaptable but designed for schools	⚠️ Not EYFS-focused – adaptable but built for schools
Ease of Use	✅ Very simple and intuitive for nursery staff	⚠️ Can be complex for smaller teams	⚠️ Professional UI – but more admin-heavy	✅ Student-friendly – intuitive for older users
Safeguarding Features	✅ Concern logging; alerts; trend tracking; complaint, recruitment and training audits; automatic easy-read reports	✅ Advanced case tracking, multi-agency logging, DSL audit tools	✅ Case management, chronology, multi-agency logging, linked documents	✅ Report logging, case tagging, DSL alerts
Well-being & Behaviour Logs	✅ Included	✅ Included	✅ Included	✅ Strong emphasis on well-being
Integrations	🚫 None currently	✅ Some integrations with school systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, BounceTogether)	✅ Some integrations with school systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor)	🚫 None widely advertised
Access Control	✅ Sophisticated role-based access	✅ Sophisticated role-based access	✅ Granular access by user role	⚠️ Limited – more open reporting model
Support	✅ Personal support included (WhatsApp, live support, video tutorials)	✅ Helpdesk and training available	✅ TES support desk and onboarding	✅ In-app and email support
Training Required	❌ Minimal – easy to start	✅ Usually needed	✅ Yes – onboarding recommended	❌ Minimal – simple to onboard
Pricing (Typical)	💰 ~£7/year per place + £1 setup	💰💰 £500–£1000+ per year minimum	💰💰 Similar to CPOMS – often bundled with TES tools	💰💰 From £400 a year for primary and £500 for secondary
Money-Back Guarantee	✅ 90 days	🚫 No	🚫 No	⚠️ May offer trial – not widely advertised

Disclaimer: Of course, we have never used another system, only our own! This is a summary of what AI told us about both our company and others. We will happily take corrections if any data is incorrect – please email [email protected]