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What it is

Guard1 Real Time provides facility management with real-time information, alerts, tasks, and activity histories. It records cell and well-being checks, suicide watches, meals, medication, handouts, and movement within or outside a facility. Alerts require acknowledgement and remain active until resolved and acknowledged. The product is available as a hosted service or on-premise installation, with one-way and two-way integrations for jail, offender, and records management systems. Named integrations include ADSi, GTL, JailTracker, NetData, Offender360, Securus, and Superion. Guard1 says it encrypts data at rest and in transit and has SOC 2 Type 2 certification; its security page states HIPAA compliance. Access controls include role-based permissions, Azure AD and SAML single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication through identity federation. Platforms are Android, web, and Windows. Listed prices include EasyTour Software at $99, paid once, Guard1 Plus Basic Edition at $395, paid once, and Guard1 Real Time Android License, Unlimited Users at $395 a year.

Spec sheet

Product
Guard1 Real Time provides facility management with real-time information, alerts, tasks, and activity histories.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Audience
The maker describes customers in corrections, commercial security, behavioral healthcare, long-term care, and government.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Deployment
Guard1 Real Time is offered as a hosted solution or an on-premise installation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Trial
Guard1 Plus and EasyTour have a 60-day trial that begins when the user enters a Support Code; the trial period is fully functional.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Integrations
Guard1 offers one-way and two-way integrations with jail, offender, and records management systems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Security
Guard1 says it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification and encrypts data at rest and in transit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Compliance
The security page states that Guard1 is HIPAA compliant and does not store Criminal Justice Information as defined by the cited CJIS standard.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Support
The maker lists phone and email support during business hours and says 24x7 support is available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Headquarters
Near Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · guard1.com
Company
TimeKeeping Systems says it introduced its first guard tour system in 1987 and began manufacturing with simple assembly in 1992.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Alerts
Guard1 logs alerts and requires acknowledgement, and alerts stay active until resolved and acknowledged.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Corrections history
The software records cell and well-being checks, suicide watches, meals, medication, handouts, and movement within and outside a facility.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Identity and access
The system supports role-based access control, Azure AD and SAML-based single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication through identity federation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Integration charge
The maker says a one-time integration charge is included in the purchase, while the JMS provider may charge separately for data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Integration examples
Named integration examples include ADSi, GTL, JailTracker, NetData, Offender360, Securus, and Superion.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com
Windows requirements
The listed Guard1 Plus version 5 system requirements include Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and specified Windows Server versions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · guard1.com

Plans and prices

EasyTour Software $99, paid once Simple guard tour software Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Plus Basic Edition $395, paid once Entry-level software edition Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Real Time Android License, Unlimited Users (per device, per year) $395 a year Per device, per year Unlimited users Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
EasyTour System with The PIPE $995, paid once Guard tour system featuring The PIPE Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Plus Mini System $1,385, paid once Includes Guard1 Plus Basic software, The PIPE, 50 checkpoints and more Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Plus Professional Edition $1,395, paid once Standard software edition Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Plus Professional Edition System $2,995, paid once Includes Guard1 Plus Software, The PIPE, 100 checkpoints and more Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Real Time - Annual Support & Hosting for Small System $4,995 a year Annual support & hosting Small system Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Real Time, Base Software $9,995, paid once Server license Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com
Guard1 Real Time Module - Tracking & Duress $19,995, paid once Tracking and duress devices and receivers Read 9 Oct 2026 · store.guard1.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tracks detailed facility activities
  • Alerts remain active until acknowledged
  • Hosted or on-premise deployment
  • One-way and two-way integrations
  • Role-based access and multifactor authentication

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Pricing includes one-time and annual charges
  • Some integrations may involve separate JMS provider fees
  • Windows requirements include older versions

Who it suits

It suits corrections, commercial security, behavioral healthcare, long-term care, and government organizations. Hosted and on-premise options support different deployment preferences.

Verdict

Guard1 Real Time combines activity records, persistent alerts, integrations, and access controls for facility operations. Review deployment, integration charges, and the specific license or support option before purchase.

Where Specifiction places it

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