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Head-to-head · Security Guard Software

Guardix vs QR-Patrol

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

Guardix leads on 0 checks, QR-Patrol 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 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Guardix is the better fit for budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms. QR-Patrol is the better fit for established firms needing mature patrol software.

  • Guardix fits best

    Budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms

  • QR-Patrol fits best

    Established firms needing mature patrol software

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Side by side

Feature Guardix 9.0/10 Visit ↗ QR-Patrol 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #2 in Security Guard Software #8 in Security Guard Software
Best for Budget-conscious, tech-forward guard firms Established firms needing mature patrol software
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
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 2 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guardix 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans
  • Annual billing is discounted, but monthly pricing remains the clearest reference
  • No free plan is available
  • The $50 monthly starting price requires annual billing
  • Advanced reporting and issue management require the Gold plan
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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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…

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  1. GuardixSecurity Guard Software 9.0From $8.99/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. QR-PatrolSecurity Guard Software 7.1From $50/mo (annual)

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

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

    Visit QR-PatrolFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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