GuardConnect vs QR-Patrol

GuardConnect7.3Visit QR-Patrol7.1Visit

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

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QR-Patrol #8 in Security Guard Software 7.1/10 From $50/mo (annual) ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit QR-Patrol

• GuardConnect fits best

  Mobile-first firms needing payroll connectivity

• QR-Patrol fits best

  Established firms needing mature patrol software

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Side by side

Feature	GuardConnect 7.3/10 Visit ↗	QR-Patrol 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	7.1
Ranking	#7 in Security Guard Software	#8 in Security Guard Software
Best for	Mobile-first firms needing payroll connectivity	Established firms needing mature patrol software
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GuardConnect 6/6 · QR-Patrol 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 covers 1 to 10 officers Patrol verification supports QR, NFC, and GPS waypoints Exports payroll data to ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, and Paychex	Supports QR, NFC, Beacon, and virtual checkpoints Combines GPS monitoring, scheduling, alerts, and timekeeping Offers API access, client reporting, and AI-assisted account actions
Cons	Paid pricing requires contacting sales Access is limited to iOS and Android The free plan is limited to 1 to 10 officers	No free plan is available The $50 monthly starting price requires annual billing Advanced reporting and issue management require the Gold plan
Our verdict	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 →	QR-Patrol is a cloud-based guard tour and patrol monitoring system from Terracom S.A. It is designed for security companies, facility managers, and clients who need visibility into patrol activity across sites. Guards can use Android or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• QR-Patrol — where it wins

  • Supports QR, NFC, Beacon, and virtual checkpoints
  • Combines GPS monitoring, scheduling, alerts, and timekeeping
  • Offers API access, client reporting, and AI-assisted account actions

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The $50 monthly starting price requires annual billing
  • Advanced reporting and issue management require the Gold plan

• 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 →
• QR-Patrol7.1/10 · From $50/mo (annual)

  Mature patrol software covering checkpoints, GPS, incidents, scheduling, and reporting.

  Visit QR-PatrolFull verdict →