Trackers record movement. SNTNL proves work.
Most security software descends from guard-tour tracking: dots on a map, scans in a log. SNTNL starts from the other end — the moment a client asks what happened — and works backwards.
Three approaches to the same shift
| SNTNL | Legacy tracking suites | Guard-tour apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Base platform fee plus your scheduled hours | Per user, often plus per location | Per guard or per device seat |
| Sites & users included | Unlimited sites, unlimited users, unlimited client seats | Commonly metered per site and per user | Metered by guard count |
| Contract terms | Month-to-month available; commitment earns a discount, never required | Annual minimums are common per public reviews | Annual or monthly, varies by vendor |
| Patrol verification | Geofence plus scan required at each checkpoint | Scan logging, verification depth varies | Scan logging is the core function |
| Task-gated stops | Next stop unlocks only when this stop's tasks are done | Rarely enforced | Not typical |
| Patrol vehicle accountability | Fleet catalog plus photo-backed inspections at clock-in and clock-out | Varies by vendor; often a generic form or add-on | Not typically exposed |
| Client reporting | Branded automated delivery plus a client portal on every plan | Available, portal access often priced separately | Report exports, limited client-facing access |
| Evidence record | Shift, patrol, report, and media in one retrievable record | Strong module catalogs, records spread across modules | Tour logs and incident notes |
| Data export | Free export, always | Export terms vary; fees reported in public reviews | Export terms vary by vendor |
Category descriptions reflect commonly documented behaviour and public reviews on Capterra and G2 as of mid-2026. Vendor terms change — confirm current pricing and contract terms with any vendor directly.
Where the big platforms are genuinely strong
Multi-national enterprise deployments, decade-deep module catalogs, in-house guard forces at global scale. If that's you, they've earned the look. If you're an operator who needs to prove service and protect margin, keep reading.
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Read the comparisonTraditional security reporting answers "what happened?" SNTNL is built to answer "what went wrong, what needs attention, and where are we losing money?"