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Head-to-head · Security Guard Software

GuardTrac vs guardtour.app

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score GuardTrac #3 in Security Guard Software 8.7/10 Free plan · paid from $5/user · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GuardTrac
guardtour.app #6 in Security Guard Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit guardtour.app

GuardTrac leads on 1 check, guardtour.app on 0, and 6 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 scoreGuardTrac · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGuardTrac · 6 of 6

GuardTrac scores higher on our rubric for security guard software: 8.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

GuardTrac offers guard timekeeping; guardtour.app doesn't publish it.

GuardTrac is the better fit for small teams wanting free full-core coverage. guardtour.app is the better fit for integrated patrol teams using security platforms.

  • GuardTrac fits best

    Small teams wanting free full-core coverage

  • guardtour.app fits best

    Integrated patrol teams using security platforms

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Side by side

Feature GuardTrac 8.7/10 Visit ↗ guardtour.app 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.6
Ranking #3 in Security Guard Software #6 in Security Guard Software
Best for Small teams wanting free full-core coverage Integrated patrol teams using security platforms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GuardTrac 6/6 · guardtour.app 5/6
Guard mobile app ✓ ✓
Patrol checkpoints ✓ ✓
Incident reporting ✓ ✓
GPS tracking ✓ ✓
Guard timekeeping ✓ (best) Not published
Client reporting ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile platform Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes tracking, client dashboards, shifts, and basic reporting
  • Covers GPS patrols, geofenced timekeeping, checkpoints, and incident reports
  • Pro adds AI queries, payroll, messaging, reports, and unlimited locations
  • QR, NFC and GPS verification with offline patrol scanning
  • Live monitoring, geofencing, incidents and multi-site maps
  • REST API, webhooks and integrations with security and messaging tools
Cons
  • Free reporting is limited to basic reporting
  • TracBot AI, HR & Payroll, and messaging require the Pro tier
  • Unlimited guards and dedicated account support are Enterprise features
  • Paid pricing is based on checkpoints rather than guards
  • The product focuses on patrol operations rather than broader workforce management
  • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
Our verdict

GuardTrac is security guard management software for security companies that need one system for field activity and back-office coordination. Guards can use the mobile app to clock in and out with geofencing, complete QR code or GPS…

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guardtour.app is a cloud-based guard tour system for security companies, facility managers, residential communities and industrial sites. Guards use iOS or Android apps to scan QR or NFC checkpoints, verify patrols with GPS, report…

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  1. GuardTracSecurity Guard Software 8.7Free plan · paid from $5/user · 30-day trial
  2. guardtour.appSecurity Guard Software 7.6Free plan · paid from $29/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GuardTrac — where it wins

    • Free plan includes tracking, client dashboards, shifts, and basic reporting
    • Covers GPS patrols, geofenced timekeeping, checkpoints, and incident reports
    • Pro adds AI queries, payroll, messaging, reports, and unlimited locations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free reporting is limited to basic reporting
    • TracBot AI, HR & Payroll, and messaging require the Pro tier
    • Unlimited guards and dedicated account support are Enterprise features

  • guardtour.app — where it wins

    • QR, NFC and GPS verification with offline patrol scanning
    • Live monitoring, geofencing, incidents and multi-site maps
    • REST API, webhooks and integrations with security and messaging tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing is based on checkpoints rather than guards
    • The product focuses on patrol operations rather than broader workforce management
    • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
  • GuardTrac8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/user · 30-day trial

    A low-cost security operations platform with broad coverage across guard workflows.

    Visit GuardTracFull verdict →
  • guardtour.app7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo

    A patrol-focused platform combining checkpoint verification, monitoring, incidents and reporting.

    Visit guardtour.appFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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