Actum Track is all-in-one security guard management software for private security companies. It covers guard scheduling, live event-based GPS and geofence tracking, patrol and checkpoint tours, AI-assisted incident reports, Daily Activity Reports, a client portal, client billing with per-property margin analytics, automated payroll, supervision visits, visitor and vehicle-violation logging, and a bilingual (EN/ES) guard mobile app.

Is Actum Track a good alternative to TrackTik?

Yes. Actum Track is a strong TrackTik alternative for security companies that want the full feature set without per-guard pricing or annual contracts. Flat monthly pricing with unlimited guards means it fits a single-site operation and scales to thousands of guards across multiple branches without the cost climbing — while still including AI incident reports, per-property margin analytics, automated payroll, client billing, a client portal, and patrol/checkpoint tracking that larger platforms charge premium tiers for. Setup takes 24–48 hours and the platform is fully bilingual English/Spanish.

Does Actum Track include AI, payroll, billing, and margin analytics?

Yes. Actum Track includes AI-assisted incident reports (photos and rough notes become a professional writeup), an automated payroll engine (overtime, night differential, holidays, year-to-date), client billing and invoicing, and per-property profit-margin analytics that show which contracts actually make money. These go well beyond basic GPS rounds and panic buttons.

Is Actum Track bilingual (English and Spanish)?

Yes. Actum Track is 100% bilingual English/Spanish — the web dashboard, the guard mobile app, reports, and emails are all professionally localized (not auto-translated), which is ideal for mixed EN/ES security teams in the United States.

How much does Actum Track cost?

Actum Track uses flat monthly pricing — unlimited guards and properties for a fixed monthly rate, with no per-guard fees and no long-term contract. It starts with a 30-day free trial. This makes costs predictable as your guard headcount grows, unlike per-guard-per-month models.

What size of security company is Actum Track for?

Actum Track fits security companies of every size — from a single-site operation to agencies running thousands of guards across many branches and properties. The multi-tenant platform has no ceiling on guards or properties, and the flat pricing means your software cost does not rise every time you hire a guard. It was built by someone who worked in the field as a guard and dispatcher, so the mobile app stays simple for guards while giving supervisors and dispatchers live map monitoring, SOS handling, and shift management from the same app. Setup takes 24–48 hours.

Can Actum Track scale to large security operations with thousands of guards?

Yes. Actum Track runs on a multi-tenant architecture with no ceiling on the number of guards, properties, branches, or companies. It scales from a single post to thousands of guards on one platform, with real-time dashboards, role-based permissions, and a full audit trail. Because pricing is flat (unlimited guards, no per-guard fees), scaling up does not increase the per-seat cost the way per-guard-per-month platforms do.

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Comparison8 min readMarch 25, 2026

TrackTik Alternatives 2026: A Complete Guide for Mid-Size Security Companies

If you're a mid-size security company paying $3,000+ per month for TrackTik and feeling locked in, you're not alone. Here's what the alternatives look like in 2026.

Why Security Companies Are Looking Beyond TrackTik

TrackTik (now part of Trackforce) has been a dominant player in security workforce management for years. But as their pricing increases and their contracts stiffen, security companies of every size — from single-site operations to agencies running thousands of guards across multiple branches — are finding themselves underserved and overcharged.

The most common complaints we hear from companies evaluating alternatives:

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Per-user pricing that punishes growth. At $4-8 per guard per month, adding 50 guards means $200-400 more on your bill — every month.

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Annual contracts that lock you in even when the platform isn't meeting your needs.

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Feature bloat and enterprise-tier complexity you pay for on every plan but rarely use.

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Bilingual support is an afterthought. Auto-translated interfaces that confuse Spanish-speaking guards.

What to Look for in a TrackTik Alternative

Before we compare specific platforms, here's what actually matters for a security operation at any size:

1. Real-time GPS tracking — Not just "we offer GPS." You need live positions on a map, geofencing alerts, and historical movement data. If your client calls asking "where is my guard right now?", you should be able to answer in 5 seconds.

2. Scheduling that understands security — Generic scheduling tools (like Connecteam) weren't built for guard management. You need shift templates, copy-week, auto-fill based on guard certifications, and publish-to-app in one click.

3. Incident reporting with evidence — Photos, video, timestamps, GPS coordinates. Not a text field that says "describe what happened."

4. Pricing that doesn't punish growth — The best software for a 20-guard contract should still be the best software when you're running a thousand guards across a dozen sites. Per-user pricing creates a perverse incentive to NOT grow.

5. Bilingual support — If 60% of your guards speak Spanish (common in California), the app needs to work in Spanish. Real localization, not Google Translate.

The Alternatives

Belfry

Best for: Companies that want embedded payroll.

Pricing: Per employee per month.

Strengths: Excellent payroll integration, good scheduling UI, modern design.

Weaknesses: Per-user pricing still applies. Limited bilingual support.

GuardsPro

Best for: Companies focused on patrol tracking.

Pricing: Varies.

Strengths: Strong GPS and checkpoint tracking.

Weaknesses: Limited scheduling and administrative features.

Connecteam

Best for: General workforce management (not security-specific).

Pricing: Per user.

Strengths: Broad feature set, good mobile app.

Weaknesses: Not built for security. No guard-specific features like geofencing, post orders, or incident management with evidence.

Actum Track

Best for: Security companies in California and the US that want everything in one platform — from a single site to thousands of guards across branches.

Pricing: Flat monthly rate — unlimited guards, unlimited properties.

Strengths: Built by someone who worked as a security guard. 100% bilingual EN/ES. Real-time GPS, AI-powered incident analysis, client billing with per-property profit margins, client portal, automated payroll with California OT rules. Multi-tenant and scales without a per-guard penalty, so growing doesn't cost more.

Weaknesses: Newer platform. Smaller company than TrackTik.

Our Recommendation

Whatever your size, the honest answer is: it depends on what matters most to you.

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If embedded payroll is your #1 priority → look at Belfry.

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If you just need basic workforce management → Connecteam works.

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If you want a platform built specifically for security, with flat pricing and real bilingual support → that's what we built Actum Track for.

The best way to decide? Try them. Most offer free trials or demos. Don't sign an annual contract until you've operated with the software for at least 30 days.

Want to see Actum Track in action? Book a free 30-minute demo — no commitment, no credit card.

Daniel Gomez

Founder at Actum Track · Former security dispatcher

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