Best Security Guard Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GuardTrac is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Security Guard App and GuardsPro. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Security Guard App. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GuardsPro at $1/mo.
Coordinating guard coverage involves patrol activity, timekeeping, and a reliable way to record incidents. Security guard software can bring those tasks together, but the listed features vary: compare GPS tracking and patrol checkpoints with client reporting and incident reporting. GuardTrac, Security Guard App, and GuardsPro are among the options to consider. If staff work in the field, check for a guard mobile app and the supported mobile platform. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you assess cost before weighing these capabilities against your operation's coverage and reporting needs.
27 security guard software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
27ranked
4free plans on this page
$1/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Security Guard Software 25 channels on this page · 163 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromGuard mobile appPatrol checkpointsIncident reportingGPS trackingGuard timekeepingClient reporting Spec sheet Score
01 GuardTrac Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
02 Security Guard App Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
03 GuardsPro Free planNoPaid from4.25/user/moGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.2
04 guardtour.app Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingnot statedClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
05 Guardix Free planNoPaid from8.99/user/moGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.0
06 Novagems Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
07 QR-Patrol Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
08 CheckpointGuard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingnot statedGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
09 PatrolLIVE Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingnot statedClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 JWM Guard Tour Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
11 GuardMetrics Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
12 ZOOY Patrol Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
13 Belfry Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
14 Command Station Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
15 Guard Patrol Pro Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.2
16 Lyconic Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsnot statedIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.2
17 Patrolr.AI Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
18 Silvertrac Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.2
19 THERMS Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.2
20 ActivitySuite Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsnot statedIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.1
21 GuardChek Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.1
22 GuardConnect Free planYesPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.1
23 TimeTec Patrol Free planNoPaid from2/user/moGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingYesClient reportingYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.1
24 Guard1 Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingnot statedGuard timekeepingnot statedClient reportingYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
25 ginstr Guard Tour Management Free planNoPaid fromnot statedGuard mobile appYesPatrol checkpointsYesIncident reportingYesGPS trackingYesGuard timekeepingnot statedClient reportingnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Guard mobile app | Patrol checkpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GuardTrac | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Security Guard App | 7.5 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | GuardsPro | 7.2 | No | $1/mo | No | 4.25 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | guardtour.app | 7.2 | Free plan | $29/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Guardix | 7.0 | No | $8.99/mo | No | 8.99 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Novagems | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | QR-Patrol | 7.0 | No | $3.20/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | CheckpointGuard | 6.9 | No | €34.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | PatrolLIVE | 6.7 | No | $89/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | JWM Guard Tour | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | GuardMetrics | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | ZOOY Patrol | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Belfry | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Command Station | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Guard Patrol Pro | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Lyconic | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | Patrolr.AI | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | Silvertrac | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | THERMS | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | ActivitySuite | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | GuardChek | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | GuardConnect | 6.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | TimeTec Patrol | 6.1 | No | — | No | 2 /user/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | Guard1 | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | ginstr Guard Tour Management | 5.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which security guard software is ranked first on Specifiction?
GuardTrac is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.5. Security Guard App is second and GuardsPro third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, GuardsPro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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