GuardTrac vs QR-Patrol

GuardTrac8.7Visit QR-Patrol7.1Visit

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

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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

• GuardTrac fits best

  Small teams wanting free full-core coverage

• QR-Patrol fits best

  Established firms needing mature patrol software

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Side by side

Feature	GuardTrac 8.7/10 Visit ↗	QR-Patrol 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.1
Ranking	#3 in Security Guard Software	#8 in Security Guard Software
Best for	Small teams wanting free full-core coverage	Established firms needing mature patrol software
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GuardTrac 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 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	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	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	No free plan is available The $50 monthly starting price requires annual billing Advanced reporting and issue management require the Gold 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… 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit QR-PatrolFull verdict →