Command Station vs Guard1
Command Station
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| Figure | Command Station | Guard1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | C$100/mo | $32.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · Security Guard Software | 8.4 (#7) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Headquarters | North York, Ontario, Canada | Near Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Integrations | The site describes built-in app features and exports but does not name third-party integrations. | Guard1 offers one-way and two-way integrations with jail, offender, and records management systems. |
| Security | The privacy policy says data is transmitted over TLS and database access rules restrict each security company to its own data. | Guard1 says it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification and encrypts data at rest and in transit. |
| Support | The pricing page includes email support, and the About page advertises 24/7 support. | The maker lists phone and email support during business hours and says 24x7 support is available. |
Plans
Guard1
- EasyTour Software$99, paid once
- Guard1 Plus Basic Edition$395, paid once
- Guard1 Real Time Android License, Unlimited Users (per device, per year)$395 a year
- EasyTour System with The PIPE$995, paid once
- Guard1 Plus Mini System$1,385, paid once
- Guard1 Plus Professional Edition$1,395, paid once
- Guard1 Plus Professional Edition System$2,995, paid once
- Guard1 Real Time - Annual Support & Hosting for Small System$4,995 a year
- Guard1 Real Time, Base Software$9,995, paid once
- Guard1 Real Time Module - Tracking & Duress$19,995, paid once
In their own words
Command Station
Command Station has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Guard1
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.