How Much Does Security Guard Software Really Cost? Complete Pricing Breakdown
Nobody in this industry talks about pricing transparently. We're changing that. Here's what TrackTik, Belfry, and other platforms actually cost — and what you should budget.
The Pricing Problem in Security Software
Ask any security guard software company "how much does it cost?" and you'll get the same answer: "It depends. Let's schedule a call."
That's frustrating. You're running a business. You need to know if a tool fits your budget before you spend 45 minutes on a sales call.
So here's what we know about actual pricing in the industry, based on publicly available information and conversations with security company owners.
What the Market Charges
TrackTik (Trackforce)
Model: Per user per month + annual contract
Range: $4–8 per guard per month (varies by features)
Typical cost for 60 guards: $3,000–4,500/month
Contract: Annual (12-month minimum)
Notes: Enterprise-focused. Excellent for 500+ guard operations. Overkill and expensive for mid-size companies.
Belfry
Model: Per employee per month
Range: Not publicly disclosed, but reported at $6–10 per employee
Typical cost for 60 guards: $360–600/month (operations only) + payroll add-on
Contract: Monthly available
Notes: Strong payroll integration. $12M in funding. Growing fast.
Connecteam
Model: Per user per month, tiered plans
Range: $0 (free for up to 10 users) to $6/user/month
Typical cost for 60 guards: $180–360/month
Contract: Monthly or annual
Notes: Not security-specific. Good for general workforce management but lacks guard-specific features.
Actum Track
Model: Flat monthly rate
Range: Based on operation size, not per guard
Typical cost for 60 guards: Same as 30 guards — flat rate
Contract: Month-to-month, no annual commitment
Notes: Unlimited guards and properties included. The price stays the same whether you have 30 guards or 1,000 across multiple branches.
The Hidden Costs Nobody Mentions
Beyond the monthly subscription, watch out for:
Setup fees — Some platforms charge $500-2,000 for onboarding.
Add-on modules — Client portal, payroll, advanced reporting often cost extra.
Per-device licenses — Some charge for each phone/tablet that uses the app.
Overage fees — Go over your guard limit and the price jumps.
Migration costs — Switching from your current system.
What Should You Budget?
For a mid-size security company (30-100 guards), budget $300-1,500/month for guard management software. The exact number depends on what you need:
Basic scheduling + GPS: $200-500/month
Full operations (scheduling, GPS, reports, incidents): $500-1,000/month
Full operations + payroll + client portal: $800-1,500/month
The most important question isn't "how much does it cost today?" — it's "how much will it cost when I have 500 guards across a dozen sites?" With per-user pricing, your cost multiplies. With flat pricing, it stays the same.
Curious about Actum Track's pricing? Book a free demo and we'll give you a straight answer in the first 5 minutes.
Daniel Gomez
Founder at Actum Track · Former security dispatcher