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Guard1 vs JWM Guard Tour
Both stand on security guard software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Guard1 Real Time if your facility needs event histories, acknowledgement-based alerts, and integrations with jail, offender, or records systems. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan; the listed Real Time base server license costs $9,995, paid once.
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JWM Guard Tour combines patrol tracking, attendance monitoring, and emergency reporting across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. It has a 30-day trial, but no free plan.
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| Guard1 | JWM Guard Tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Guard1 Real Time Android License, Unlimited Users (per device, per year): $395 per device a year | Guard tour patrol APP: $89.90, paid once |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | guard1.com | jwmpatrol.com |
| On security guard software | #10 of 27 | #14 of 27 |
Guard1: what it does well
- Records checks, watches, meals, medication, handouts, and movement
- Alerts remain active until resolved and acknowledged
- Available as hosted software or an on-premise installation
- Offers one-way and two-way records system integrations
- Supports role-based access, single sign-on, and federated multi-factor authentication
What to know first
- There is no free plan
- The listed Guard1 Real Time base server license costs $9,995, paid once
- The 60-day trial applies to Guard1 Plus and EasyTour
JWM Guard Tour: what it does well
- Supports NFC, BLE, QR-code, and GPS patrols
- Can send emergency voice and images
- Tracks attendance and guard timekeeping
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing starts at $60/yr
- Separate app listing is $89.90, paid once
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