BlackBerry AtHoc
BlackBerry AtHoc: Emergency alerts, accountability, and incident coordination for organizations managing critical events. Ranked #19 of 28 in Incident Management Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for emergency mass notification and accountability.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEmergency mass notification and accountability
- Escalation policiesYes
- Founded1984 · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines mass alerts with two-way responses and personnel accountability.
- Supports geographic and attribute-based targeting, including ArcGIS map layers.
- Adds escalation workflows, incident logs, field reports, and operator audit trails.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
- Verified integrations are limited to Microsoft Entra ID and ArcGIS.
- Its scope is centered on critical-event response rather than general incident management.
Our verdict on BlackBerry AtHoc
BlackBerry AtHoc is a critical event management platform for governments, public safety organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises coordinating responses to emergencies and other operational disruptions. It combines mass notification with two-way alert responses, personnel accountability, incident plans, field reporting, and coordinated communications. Web, iOS, and Android support mobile participation, while geographic and attribute-based targeting helps direct alerts to relevant groups. Organizations seeking emergency notification and accountability across teams are its clearest fit; teams looking mainly for a general-purpose incident management workflow may find its focus less suitable.
AtHoc’s response capabilities extend beyond sending an alert. Organizations can configure escalation and fill-count workflows, maintain incident plans with steps and activity logs, and collect field reports, images, and status updates. Mobile alerting includes GPS location and duress signals. Operator audit trails for plans and incidents support tracking response activity. These functions make the platform relevant when responders need to acknowledge alerts and share status, not merely receive notifications. Geographic targeting and ArcGIS map layers, including custom map layers, add a location-aware dimension to coordination.
Ecosystem fit is specific: the listed integrations are Microsoft Entra ID synchronization and ArcGIS map layers. AtHoc is available on web, iOS, and Android, but organizations requiring a broader verified integration set should compare alternatives. BlackBerry does not publish public plan prices; its product page directs visitors to request a demo. That sales-led approach may suit organizations evaluating coordinated emergency response needs, but buyers seeking published, self-serve plan pricing should look elsewhere. AtHoc is strongest for organizations that need notification, accountability, escalation, and auditable incident coordination together.
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BlackBerry AtHoc pricing
BlackBerry AtHoc fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Escalation policies | Yes |
| Post-incident reviews | Yes |
| Status pages | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| Incident retention | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Microsoft Entra ID, ArcGIS |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | blackberry.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
BlackBerry AtHoc integrations
BlackBerry AtHoc lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- ArcGIS
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- AlertOpsBroad incident response coverage with a free plan and paid tiers from $10 per user monthly.9.4
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- incident.ioA chat-native incident platform with on-call, workflows, status pages, and postmortems.9.1
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