All Darkbird Features
Optimize your security business with Darkbird: whether you’re scheduling assignments on the go across devices, generating comprehensive employee analytics, or running automatic payroll – we’ve got you covered. Plus, our digital monitoring ensures maximum reliability and transparency. Experience efficiency on a whole new level.
Management made easy
Manage employees, clients, and locations clearly and conveniently.
Cross‑Device Scheduling
Plan your staff deployments from anywhere—whether on laptop, desktop, or tablet.
Extensive Analytics
Analyze employee shifts, sick days, and vacation data at any time.
Accuracy‑Focused Payroll
Automatically calculate gross wages and client billing based on actual effort.
Digital Control
Monitor your staff via the electronic logbook and guard control system.
This video gives you a full overview of Darkbird’s features. After watching, you can try the software right away.
“All functions were developed as practical solutions and simplify the daily work of schedulers.”
Tobias Mundt – CEO
Planning that gives peace of mind.
Built by operations managers – for operations managers. Darkbird brings together monthly planning, guard control, and payroll — developed from real-world experience.
Always informed.
Any NFC-enabled smartphone can serve as an electronic logbook and guard control device, including lone‑worker monitoring and a dead‑man’s switch. View entries, shifts, and movements live on any internet‑enabled device.
Full integration.
Whats-App, email, and phone functionality are fully integrated.
Control— anytime, anywhere.
Support for smartphone, tablet, and desktop across iOS, Windows, and Linux. Access all your company, personnel, and planning data on Azure servers in Amsterdam and Dublin, encrypted and ISO/IEC 27018‑compliant.
Services included in the price
The price includes unlimited user access, online training, technical support, and regular updates for a comprehensive service experience.
More Great Features
In addition to shift planning and guard control, Darkbird offers a wide range of features for alarm management, patrol services, time tracking, and the electronic duty logbook.
Payroll & client billing
Generate gross wages and customer invoices directly from scheduling.
Document management
Manage personnel files, service instructions, and other documents fully online.
DATEV interface
Send payroll data quickly and error‑free to DATEV and other systems.
Permission system
Assign roles and access rights to staff based on their responsibilities.
One Flat Rate, All Features
The Darkbird flat rate covers all monthly costs—regardless of the number of employees, clients, or data entries—simple and transparent. No hidden fees or unexpected additional charges.
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Training for your team
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The only true flat rate
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Unlimited users, clients, and devices
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Transparent duty scheduling for all employees and clients
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Guard control system and lone-worker monitoring
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Automatic pay slips and client invoicing
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Electronic duty logbook for centralized oversight
Feature Comparison
| Features | Darkbird | Competitors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive shift planning | Yes | Yes | |
| Live | Yes | No | |
| Online | Yes | No | |
| No in-house servers needed | Yes | Yes | |
| Maintenance-free software | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions about Darkbird’s Features
Find answers to your questions. The Darkbird FAQ gives you all the information you need to make the right decision.
Can my employees access their schedules online?
Yes. All employees can access Darkbird with role-based permissions.
Can Darkbird calculate wages?
Darkbird automatically calculates gross wages based on the shift schedules.
Can Darkbird transfer payroll data to my tax advisor?
Yes. Darkbird supports all common formats, such as DATEV, for automatically transferring payroll data to your tax advisor.
Can I generate client invoices with Darkbird?
Yes. Darkbird can generate a cost breakdown for the client directly from the shift schedule.
Can I restrict what data my employees can see?
With Darkbird, you can customize each employee’s view through permission settings while fully complying with all GDPR regulations.
Can I use Darkbird to document working hours as legally required?
Yes. Darkbird offers the option of a digital timesheet, which can then be automatically integrated into shift planning and payroll.
Can my employees maintain a digital logbook with Darkbird?
Darkbird offers multiple options for recording duty log entries entirely online and sending them to the client.
Do you have questions?
We’re happy to answer any open questions and offer a free online consultation.