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# Darkbird

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> All-in-one software for security guard companies: scheduling that auto-generates payroll \& invoices. Flat €199/mo, unlimited staff.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Darkbird?

Security \& guarding companies in Germany (§ 34a GewO): owners, ops managers and dispatchers – from owner-run firms to mid-sized operations. German-first: BDSW tariffs, DATEV export, GDPR/EU hosting.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Darkbird GmbH

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €199.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: All features are included in this flat-rate plan. There are no per-user or per-feature charges. The plan includes unlimited employees, customers, users, admins, schedules and checkpoints.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, German
- **Available Countries**: Germany

## Features

- Attendance Management
- Attendance Tracking Software
- Automated Scheduling
- Compliance Management
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Employee Scheduling Software
- Mobile Access
- Payroll Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Self Service Portal
- Shift Swapping
- Skills Tracking
- Time Off Management
- Timesheet Management
- Vacation/Leave Tracking

## Integrations (2 total)

- Amazon SES
- Twilio

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30210/workforce-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Workforce Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30210/workforce-management/software)
- [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software)
- [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30612/time-tracking/software)

## Alternatives

1. [TimeClock Plus](https://www.capterra.ca/software/21548/timeclock-plus) — 4.4/5 (271 reviews)
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3. [Built](https://www.capterra.ca/software/164380/built-for-teams) — 4.7/5 (608 reviews)
4. [SourceNow VMS](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1075698/SourceNow-VMS) — 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
5. [Worksuite](https://www.capterra.ca/software/152721/worksuite) — 4.3/5 (90 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1107147/Darkbird)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10051728/Darkbird/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1107147/Darkbird> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1107147/Darkbird> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1107147/Darkbird> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1107147/Darkbird> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1107147/Darkbird> |
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