Looking for a Deputy alternative for security rostering?
Deputy is a general workforce product for rostering, timesheets and payroll. BeVigil is built only for security guard companies. Here is how they compare, using Deputy's own published information.
| Feature | BeVigil | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5 AUD per active guard per month, every feature included | Lite $6.75, Core $8.75, Pro $13 AUD per user per month |
| Minimum charge | $30 per month (6 guards) | $30 AUD per month |
| Free trial | 30 days, cancel anytime, no lock-in contract | Free trial listed for Lite and Core; Pro says contact for details |
| Rostering and scheduling | Yes, with recurring weekly templates | Yes, drag-and-drop; basic on Lite, advanced on Core |
| Automated scheduling | Auto-roster, with warnings for weekly-hour overruns and expired certifications | Auto-scheduling listed on its features page |
| Shift swaps | Yes, with manager approval | Shift swapping and replacements listed |
| Award interpretation (penalty rates) | Configurable penalty rates and loadings (weekend, public holiday, overtime, night, early morning, casual) for estimated pay and invoices; not a full award engine | Listed from the Lite plan |
| Payroll | Payroll CSV export and Xero sync, included | Payroll integrations listed; a Payroll add-on is $5 per user per month |
| Patrol checkpoints (QR / NFC) | Yes | Not listed on the pages reviewed |
| Duress alerts, duty register, client portal | Yes | Not listed on the pages reviewed |
| Security licence verification | QLD, NSW and ACT register checks | Not listed on the pages reviewed |
Deputy information as of 19 October 2026, from deputy.com/au/pricing and deputy.com/au/features. “Not listed on the pages reviewed” means we did not find it on those two pages, not that Deputy cannot do it. This is not an exhaustive audit, and both companies change over time, so confirm current details with the vendor.
What it costs
For a team of 10 guards, list prices work out to $50 per month on BeVigil. On Deputy they are $67.50 (Lite), $87.50 (Core) or $130 (Pro) per month, before add-ons such as Payroll ($5 per user), HR ($3.50), Messaging+ ($2.75) or Analytics+ ($2), each per user per month. That is a simple multiplication of published prices, not a quote from either company.
Where Deputy is stronger
- It lists award interpretation, including penalty rates, as part of its plans, and offers a separate HR product.
- It lists biometric time clocking (Core) and leave management, which suit businesses with a wider workforce.
- It is a general workforce tool, so a company with non-security staff can use one product for rostering all of them.
Where BeVigil is the better fit
BeVigil is built for security work only: geofenced clock-ins, QR and NFC patrol checkpoints, duress alerts, a duty register, a client portal and automated licence checks for QLD, NSW and ACT, all in the one $5 per active guard price. See the rostering software and guard tour app pages, or the Securecy comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deputy good for security guard companies?
Deputy is a general workforce management product for rostering, timesheets and payroll. The pages we reviewed do not list security-specific tools such as patrol checkpoints or licence checks, so check with Deputy whether you would need to cover those another way.
Is BeVigil cheaper than Deputy?
On published list prices, BeVigil is $5 per active guard per month against Deputy's $6.75 to $13 per user per month. Deputy's add-ons are extra. Always compare against the features you actually need.
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