Guard Patrol Pro vs GuardConnect

Guard Patrol Pro7.9Visit GuardConnect7.3Visit

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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GuardConnect #7 in Security Guard Software 7.3/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GuardConnect

• Guard Patrol Pro fits best

  Small firms wanting a free starting plan

• GuardConnect fits best

  Mobile-first firms needing payroll connectivity

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Side by side

Feature	Guard Patrol Pro 7.9/10 Visit ↗	GuardConnect 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.3
Ranking	#5 in Security Guard Software	#7 in Security Guard Software
Best for	Small firms wanting a free starting plan	Mobile-first firms needing payroll connectivity
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Integrations	2 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guard Patrol Pro 6/6 · GuardConnect 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	Free plan covers 1 to 10 officers Patrol verification supports QR, NFC, and GPS waypoints Exports payroll data to ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, and Paychex
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	Paid pricing requires contacting sales Access is limited to iOS and Android The free plan is limited to 1 to 10 officers
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 →	GuardConnect is a security workforce management platform for contract security companies and in-house security teams. It brings officer records, multi-site scheduling, roster management, geofenced time tracking, incident reporting, patrol… 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

• GuardConnect — where it wins

  • Free plan covers 1 to 10 officers
  • Patrol verification supports QR, NFC, and GPS waypoints
  • Exports payroll data to ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, and Paychex

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing requires contacting sales
  • Access is limited to iOS and Android
  • The free plan is limited to 1 to 10 officers

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

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

  Try Guard Patrol ProFull verdict →
• GuardConnect7.3/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A mobile-first guard operations platform with a free plan and payroll-ready exports.

  Visit GuardConnectFull verdict →