TacDesk vs GuardTek
A modern alternative to GuardTek — faster to deploy, easier to use, and built for how UK security actually works.
Feature Comparison
How TacDesk compares with GuardTek across the features that matter.
| Feature | TacDesk | GuardTek |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Clock In/Out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patrol Checkpoint Scanning | ✓ QR + NFC | ✓ NFC tags |
| Digital Incident Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Portal | ✓ All plans | Check with provider |
| BOLO Alerts | ✓ | Not available |
| Digital Occurrence Book | ✓ ACS-compliant | Not available |
| PWA (No App Download) | ✓ | Check with provider |
| Self-Service Setup | ✓ Same day | Check with provider |
| Starting Price | From £149/mo | Quote-based |
| Free Trial | ✓ 30 days | Check with provider |
The Guard Mobile Experience
A modern mobile interface your guards will actually use — no training, no app store, just open and go.
Why Companies Consider TacDesk Over GuardTek
GuardTek is an established guard tour system that’s been in the market for years. Security companies looking for a broader platform often consider TacDesk for these reasons:
- All-in-one platform — TacDesk combines guard tour, time & attendance, incident reporting, and client reporting in a single system
- QR and NFC support — TacDesk supports both QR codes (free to print) and NFC for checkpoint scanning
- Deploy in hours, not weeks — self-service setup means you can be live today. No onboarding meetings or implementation projects
- Transparent, affordable pricing — see our plans online and start a free trial. No sales process required
Comparison based on publicly available information at time of writing. We recommend verifying current competitor offerings directly.
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