Guard Patrol Pro vs Belfry

Guard Patrol Pro7.9Visit Belfry7.0Visit

Higher score Guard Patrol Pro #5 in Security Guard Software 7.9/10 From $15/mo · 15-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Try Guard Patrol Pro

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Belfry #10 in Security Guard Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Belfry

• Guard Patrol Pro fits best

  Small firms wanting a free starting plan

• Belfry fits best

  Full-service security operations teams

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Side by side

Feature	Guard Patrol Pro 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Belfry 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.0
Ranking	#5 in Security Guard Software	#10 in Security Guard Software
Best for	Small firms wanting a free starting plan	Full-service security operations teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guard Patrol Pro 6/6 · Belfry 6/6
Guard mobile app	✓	✓
Patrol checkpoints	✓	✓
Incident reporting	✓	✓
GPS tracking	✓	✓
Guard timekeeping	✓	✓
Client reporting	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile platform	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports 1 site, 1 guard, reports and mobile access QR/NFC checkpoints, GPS, geofencing and route scheduling Incident reporting, SOS alerts and automated daily reports	Combines scheduling, dispatch, tours, GPS tracking, and incident reporting Supports officer workflows on both iOS and Android Adds client portals, payroll, billing, payments, and compliance tools
Cons	The Free plan is limited to 1 site and 1 guard Advanced analytics and priority support require Professional API and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise plans	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is offered Key functions are divided across five named plans
Our verdict	Guard Patrol Pro is cloud-based security patrol software for security agencies, facility managers and in-house security teams. Guards can use Android or iOS phones to scan QR or NFC checkpoints, clock in and out, follow assigned routes,… Read the review →	Belfry is an operations platform for security guard services companies, bringing scheduling, officer workflows, timekeeping, field monitoring, reporting, client access, payroll, billing, and compliance into one system. It fits teams that… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Guard Patrol Pro — where it wins

  • Free plan supports 1 site, 1 guard, reports and mobile access
  • QR/NFC checkpoints, GPS, geofencing and route scheduling
  • Incident reporting, SOS alerts and automated daily reports

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 1 site and 1 guard
  • Advanced analytics and priority support require Professional
  • API and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise plans

• Belfry — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, dispatch, tours, GPS tracking, and incident reporting
  • Supports officer workflows on both iOS and Android
  • Adds client portals, payroll, billing, payments, and compliance tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Key functions are divided across five named plans

• Guard Patrol Pro7.9/10 · From $15/mo · 15-day trial

  A focused patrol platform with a free plan and broad operational coverage.

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• Belfry7.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A full-service platform covering guard operations, workforce administration, and client reporting.

  Visit BelfryFull verdict →