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Head-to-head · Security Guard Software

Guardix vs Belfry

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Guardix #2 in Security Guard Software 9.0/10 From $8.99/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Guardix
Belfry #10 in Security Guard Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Belfry

Guardix leads on 0 checks, Belfry on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGuardix · 9.0/10

Guardix scores higher on our rubric for security guard software: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.

Guardix is the better fit for budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms. Belfry is the better fit for full-service security operations teams.

  • Guardix fits best

    Budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms

  • Belfry fits best

    Full-service security operations teams

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Side by side

Feature Guardix 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Belfry 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.0
Ranking #2 in Security Guard Software #10 in Security Guard Software
Best for Budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms Full-service security operations teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8.99/user/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guardix 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
  • Covers scheduling, patrols, incidents, timekeeping, and client reporting
  • iOS and Android apps support GPS, checkpoints, clock-ins, and offline sync
  • AI features, API access, and Trackforce and TrackTik integrations
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans
  • Annual billing is discounted, but monthly pricing remains the clearest reference
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Key functions are divided across five named plans
Our verdict

Guardix is a security guard management platform for security companies and operations teams. It brings officer activity, site coverage, patrols, incidents, scheduling, GPS verification, payroll workflows, and client reporting into one…

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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…

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  1. GuardixSecurity Guard Software 9.0From $8.99/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. BelfrySecurity Guard Software 7.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Guardix — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, patrols, incidents, timekeeping, and client reporting
    • iOS and Android apps support GPS, checkpoints, clock-ins, and offline sync
    • AI features, API access, and Trackforce and TrackTik integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans
    • Annual billing is discounted, but monthly pricing remains the clearest reference
  • 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
  • Guardix9.0/10 · From $8.99/user/mo · 14-day trial

    A budget-friendly guard operations platform with mobile access, AI, and client reporting.

    Visit GuardixFull verdict →
  • Belfry7.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit BelfryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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