Pricing transparency
How much does security guard software cost?
Security guard software is usually billed per user per month or in modules – total costs then grow with every employee and every add-on. Darkbird takes a different route: a flat rate of €199 per month (plus 19% VAT) for every feature, with unlimited staff, customers and checkpoints – no setup fee, no notice period.
Pricing models in the market
Three models – very different total costs.
The list price says little about the real costs. What matters is how the price scales with your business.
Per user / month
The price scales with headcount: every new employee raises the monthly bill. In an industry with part-time staff and turnover, that gets unpredictable fast.
Modules & add-ons
A base price plus paid add-on modules (e.g. guard tours, time tracking, payroll export). The final price is only clear once every module you need is configured.
Flat rate
One fixed monthly price – independent of users and modules. Darkbird's model: every feature included, costs stay predictable no matter how much you grow.
The Darkbird model
€199 per month. That's the whole price.
Darkbird charges no per-seat prices and no modules. The flat rate covers the complete system – from duty scheduling through guard tour control and time tracking to payroll and customer billing.
- ✓ Unlimited staff, customers and checkpoints
- ✓ Every feature included – no paid modules
- ✓ No setup fee
- ✓ No notice period, no minimum term
- ✓ Updates and 24/7 support (WhatsApp, email) included
€199 / month (plus 19% VAT)
Pricing in detailCost traps
What to ask any vendor.
Whichever software you choose – these points decide the real total cost:
- Is there a setup or onboarding fee?
- Do training sessions cost extra?
- Is support included – or a paid package?
- What happens to the price when staff numbers grow?
- Which features are add-on modules with their own price?
- How long are the contract term and notice period?
Frequently asked
Questions about cost.
How much does Darkbird cost?
€199 per month as a flat rate (plus 19% VAT, €236.81 gross) – with unlimited staff, customers and checkpoints and every feature included. There are no pricing tiers and no paid add-on modules.
Are there setup or training costs?
No. There is no setup fee. Free video tutorials cover onboarding, and support is available 24/7 via WhatsApp and email at no extra cost.
How do other vendors usually charge?
Per-user-per-month pricing and modular models with paid add-ons are common. Total costs then depend on headcount and module selection and are hard to calculate up front.
Can I try Darkbird before buying?
Yes, twice over: the demo runs right in the browser without signing up (pick a role and go), and after that you can trial Darkbird free for 30 days with your own data – no credit card.
Is there a minimum term or notice period?
No. Darkbird has no notice period – you stay because the software pays off, not because a contract holds you.
Do the maths yourself.
Start the no-sign-up demo or check the pricing page – with Darkbird there is no small print.