What is Prey?
Prey provides a single-platform security service designed to address the tracking and management needs of organizations across various sizes and industries. The platform offers multi-OS solutions that enable users to monitor device fleets, implement security protocols, and manage inventory efficiently. With capabilities such as 24/7 geolocation tracking, remote screen locking, data encryption, and automated alerts, it helps prevent loss and protect sensitive information on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
The service includes tools for compliance with regulations, dark web monitoring to identify data exposures, and features like geofencing and mass actions for streamlined operations. Users benefit from a lightweight yet powerful interface that supports device connectivity tracking, user role management, and reusable licensing. Prey's solutions cater to remote teams, large fleet managers, and everyday individuals seeking reliable device protection.
Features
- Geolocation Tracking: Provides enhanced accuracy with location history and geofencing capabilities
- Remote Security Actions: Includes screen lock, alarm, alert messages, custom wipe, and factory reset options
- Data Protection: Features remote encryption, file retrieval, and kill switch for sensitive information
- Device Management: Offers fleet status dashboards, user role permissions, CSV exports, and loan manager tools
- Dark Web Monitoring: Identifies email and domain exposures on the dark web to prevent data breaches
Use Cases
- Device tracking and inventory management for IT administrators
- Data protection and security for compliance with regulations like GDPR
- Remote workforce management and security for distributed teams
- Location-based security response using geofencing alerts
- 1:1 device program management in educational or corporate settings
FAQs
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What is a device slot in Prey?
A device slot represents one space for a device under your account, charged per slot whether assigned or not, with flexibility to upgrade or downgrade as needed. -
Are device slots reusable?
Yes, device slots can be liberated and reused when a device is deleted, making the slot available again. -
Is there a minimum number of slots required for purchase?
For organization plans like Tracking, Protection, and Full Suite, there is no minimum slot purchase; users decide based on device needs, with price per slot decreasing past 50 slots. -
What payment options does Prey accept?
Prey accepts credit cards, PayPal, wire transfers, and ACH (USA only), with purchase orders available for businesses in select countries. -
Does Prey offer a free trial?
Prey no longer offers an automatic 14-day trial but provides customized trials for qualified organizations by contacting the sales team with company details and fleet size.
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Average Uptime
99.58%
Average Response Time
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