Bannerman vs PARiM

Bannerman helps security companies manage officer hiring, scheduling, field reports, patrols, invoicing, and related operations. Operators can view current activity through live monitoring, which highlights potential issues. Scheduling uses officer performance indicators to assist shift assignments, while the overtime calculator helps track hours and costs. Compliance features cover breaks, overtime protection, license checks, and officer qualifications. Officers have a free iOS and Android app for field work and paperwork reduction; the service also runs on the web. Bannerman lists free access for companies with 5–15 guards in priority that serve at least one listed area, and says it is currently selecting companies. It provides training and migration, with onboarding typically taking less than two weeks on average, according to the company. Partner access includes scheduling, reporting, and billing tools. The software page lists its plan at free, though availability depends on eligibility and selection.

PARiM is workforce management software for coordinating shift-based teams and automating rotas and timesheets. It supports complex schedules, shift patterns, bulk open shifts, and role-matched self-scheduling. Staff can clock in and out through the app, with GPS geofencing and break tracking options. Pay is calculated from shift and time-clock information, with timesheets and payroll exports. PARiM serves security, events, staffing, warehousing, hospitality, retail, and healthcare organizations, and lists integrations including Xero, QuickBooks, Zapier, and HRIS tools. Only one invoicing integration can be active at a time, and invoicing integrations are available from Premium and above. Optional modules cover event management, NFC and iBeacon checkpoints, incident reporting, automated check calls, and asset tracking. The service is available on web, Android, and iOS. A 14-day trial requires no card or sign-up fee, and customers can cancel anytime. There is a free plan; paid pricing starts at £47/mo, while Pro and Premium pricing is quoted based on functionality and monthly scheduled shifts.