Head-to-head · Security Guard Software
Guardix vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… 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
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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