GuardDesk

GuardDesk vs TrackTik

TrackTik, by Trackforce, is one of the most complete security workforce platforms available. GuardDesk is built for a narrower job. Here is how they differ, so you can choose the one that fits your firm.

Also looking at Silvertrac, GuardsPro or Belfry? See the 2026 price guide to TrackTik alternatives

Choose GuardDesk if…

  • You run a contract firm with roughly 20 to 150 guards.
  • You want published pricing per guard who actually worked, with no setup fee and no annual contract.
  • You need to be running in a day: import a spreadsheet, print tags, brief your guards.
  • Scheduling, verified patrols, incidents, timesheets and client reports cover what you need.

Choose TrackTik if…

  • You need client invoicing, payroll or business-intelligence modules inside the same platform.
  • You want visitor, key or asset management beyond a simple visitor log.
  • You run a large or multi-region operation, or an in-house corporate security team.
  • You prefer a quoted, configurable enterprise platform and have time for a longer rollout.

Side by side

GuardDesk TrackTik
Pricing Published: $9 or $14 CAD per active guard per month Custom quote, based on number of sites and modules
Guards who didn’t work Not billed Priced by sites, not seats
Setup fee and contract No setup fee, month to month Set out in your quote
Scheduling Yes, with licence checks on every plan and rest and overtime rules on Pro Yes
Guard tours NFC, QR or GPS, verified on the server Yes
Incident reporting Yes, with sealed photo evidence Yes
Client reporting Daily report by email; portal on Pro Yes
Works without signal Yes, offline-first by design Check with Trackforce
Client invoicing Not included: export timesheets to your accounting Optional module
Payroll Payroll-ready CSV export Optional module
Visitor management Simple visitor sign-in from the guard app Optional module
Built for Contract firms with 20 to 150 guards Security firms and in-house teams of all sizes

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Switching

Moving from TrackTik without a gap in coverage.

  1. 1 Export your listsGuards, sites and clients go into GuardDesk from a spreadsheet.
  2. 2 Run both on one siteTry GuardDesk on a single site while the rest stays where it is.
  3. 3 Move when you’re readyNo contract on our side, so there’s no deadline but your own.

Try GuardDesk on one site, free for three months.

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