Command Station vs GuardTrac
Command Station
commandstation.ca
GuardTrac
guardtrac.comSide by side
| Figure | Command Station | GuardTrac |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | C$100/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Security Guard Software | 8.4 (#7) | 7.5 (#21) |
| Location data | The guard app collects precise foreground and background location while a guard is signed in and has an active or upcoming shift, and stops collection at clock-out or sign-out. | The policy says precise location may be collected in the foreground and background while a guard is clocked into an active shift, and collection pauses when the shift ends. |
| Scheduling | Its Operations Board provides a visual weekly roster with drag-and-drop shift assignment and real-time clock-in status. | Its scheduling tools automate shift assignments and help resolve scheduling conflicts. |
| Security | The privacy policy says data is transmitted over TLS and database access rules restrict each security company to its own data. | Its privacy policy lists encryption in transit and at rest, security assessments, access controls, staff training, and secure hosting among its data-protection measures. |
Plans
In their own words
Command Station
Command Station has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GuardTrac
GuardTrac is a security guard management platform for tracking guards, scheduling shifts, billing, and reporting. Its GPS tracking and geofencing monitor guard locations and patrol routes in real time. Managers can automate shift assignments and resolve scheduling conflicts, while QR code checkpoints let teams confirm patrol completion. The iOS and Android app supports clocking in and out, checkpoint scans, incident reports, and communication with dispatch. TracBot answers plain-English questions using a customer's guard, site, shift, and report information. The web interface uses Mapbox for maps and geospatial views. GuardTrac offers a free plan for up to 5 users and 1 client location, and its site advertises a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. Pro is priced on request and adds unlimited client locations, TracBot, messaging, and an HR and Payroll module. Its privacy policy says precise location may be collected while a guard is clocked into an active shift, with collection pausing when the shift ends.