WhatsApp was founded in 2009 as an instant messaging app for the iPhone and evolved to support voice and video calls. Facebook acquired the company in 2014 and uses your data to monetize their investment. With ALO your data is private and ALO does everything WhatsApp does and far more.
Your data is your data and not shared
Your data is monetized by Facebook, just like Facebook and Instagram
Push-to-talk, half-duplex audio communication
Push-to-talk, half-duplex audio communication
Push-to-talk audio messages are transcribed in realtime
Push-to-talk audio messages are transcribed in realtime
Message analytics and complete history of all communication
No analytics and no team history of all communication
Realtime language translation for 40+ languages
No language translation
Distraction-free appliance with headset support, long battery life, and rugged hardware for radio replacement
WhatsApp cannot be used to replace radios
Unlimited channels
Unlimited groups
Works anywhere in the world
Works anywhere in the world
Group chat messages are spoken for audio only team members
Group chat messages text only
Audio and device notifications
Device notifications only
Presence management
Presence management
Location tracking of staff members
Location tracking
1:1 and group direct messaging using audio, chat or live video
1:1 and group direct messaging using audio, chat or live video
Live video
Live video
Our customers love using ALO and we love helping them delight their customers, boost productivity, and grow revenue.
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The one word I would use to describe ALO is transformative. Before ALO we relied on radios and email for fan communication.
Matt Levin
Senior Vice President
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The one word I would use to describe ALO is progressive. They are always changing, always getting better, always growing.
Ash Harris
VP of Guest Experiences
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ALO has added value even beyond what I expected. ALO helps us communicate directly with our fans and respond faster.
Andre Seoldo
Assistant Athletic Driector
ALO is a single tool for security and guest services providing everything from incident management to body cams and QR/SMS to radios, leading to enhanced guest satisfaction, elevated safety, reduced risk, and better staff engagement - all with lower operating costs.