UserAuthGuard vs Securly
Securly answers "What are students doing on their devices?" UserAuthGuard answers "Where are the devices, who has them, and what shape are they in?" Your district needs both answers.
The Short Version
Securly is a student safety and content filtering company. They excel at web filtering, student wellness monitoring, and classroom management. But they have zero device lifecycle management — no 1:1 assignment tracking, no check-in/check-out, no repair queue, no OU locking, and no way to answer "who has Chromebook #1234?" UserAuthGuard fills every gap Securly leaves. They're complementary, not competing. Many districts run both.
Different Tools for Different Problems
Securly and UserAuthGuard don't compete — they solve completely different challenges
Student Safety & Filtering
"What are students doing on their devices?"
- 🛡 Web content filtering (CIPA compliance)
- 🚨 AI-powered self-harm and threat detection
- 👁 Real-time student screen monitoring
- 👤 Parent portal for home device controls
- 🛍 Digital hall passes and flex scheduling
- 📳 Apple MDM for iOS/macOS devices
Device Lifecycle Management
"Where are the devices and who has them?"
- 📋 1:1 device-to-student assignment with audit trail
- 🔒 Patented OU locking enforcement
- 🔧 Full repair queue with workflow stages
- 📦 Inventory and parts management
- 🔄 Check-in / check-out with condition tracking
- 📊 Compliance reporting and analytics
The Device Management Gap
Securly has zero device lifecycle management. UserAuthGuard fills every gap.
| Device Management Capability | UserAuthGuard | Securly |
|---|---|---|
| Device Assignment & Tracking | ||
| 1:1 device-to-student assignment | ✓Full audit history | ✗Not available |
| OU locking enforcement | ✓Patented technology | ✗Not available |
| Device assignment history | ✓ | ✗ |
| Check-in / check-out workflows | ✓Condition notes, QR codes | ✗ |
| Bulk device assignment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Student accountability tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Repair & Service Center | ||
| Repair queue with workflow stages | ✓Triage to return | ✗ |
| Parts inventory management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Technician assignment & workload | ✓ | ✗ |
| Repair cost tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Warranty integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customizable service workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Google Workspace Integration | ||
| Google Admin SDK device sync | ✓Real-time API | ✗Chrome extension only |
| OU management & enforcement | ✓Move + lock devices | ✗ |
| OU Explorer tool | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote lock & wipe | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inventory & Lifecycle | ||
| Full inventory management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Supplier & order management | ✓ | ✗ |
| QR code generation for assets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing & Contracts | ||
| Free plan available | ✓Up to 100 devices | ✗Quote-based only |
| Transparent public pricing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cancel anytime | ✓ | ✗Multi-year lock-in |
Better Together
Here's what your district's Chromebook management looks like when you use both
Filter Content
Securly blocks inappropriate websites and ensures CIPA compliance across all student devices.
SecurlyAssign Devices
UserAuthGuard tracks which student has which Chromebook with complete audit history.
UserAuthGuardMonitor Safety
Securly's AI detects signs of self-harm, bullying, and violence in student activity.
SecurlyLock OUs
UserAuthGuard prevents devices from being moved out of their assigned organizational unit.
UserAuthGuardView Screens
Securly Classroom lets teachers see and control student screens during class sessions.
SecurlyManage Repairs
UserAuthGuard runs your repair center — from intake and diagnosis to parts and return.
UserAuthGuardWhat Securly Can't Tell You
Critical device management questions that Securly has no answer for
"Who has Chromebook #1234?"
Securly tracks content by user login, not by physical device assignment. If a Chromebook goes missing, Securly can't tell you who had it last.
"Is this device in the right OU?"
When a device moves out of its OU, filtering policies stop applying. Securly can't prevent this. UserAuthGuard's OU locking keeps devices where they belong.
"How many devices are in repair?"
Securly has zero repair management capabilities. No repair queue, no parts tracking, no technician workflow. Districts using Securly alone rely on spreadsheets.
"What did repairs cost this year?"
Budget planning requires repair cost data. UserAuthGuard tracks costs per device, per student, and per school. Securly doesn't track repairs at all.
"Which student had the most incidents?"
Securly monitors online behavior. UserAuthGuard tracks physical device accountability — broken screens, lost chargers, and repeated damage patterns.
"Do we have enough spare parts?"
UserAuthGuard manages your parts inventory with stock levels, reorder alerts, and cost tracking. Securly doesn't know your repair center exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I replace Securly with UserAuthGuard?
No — they solve completely different problems. Securly is excellent at content filtering, student safety monitoring, and classroom management. UserAuthGuard handles device assignment, OU enforcement, repair workflows, and inventory management. Most districts benefit from running both together.
Does Securly track which student has which Chromebook?
No. Securly monitors what students do on devices (websites visited, content created) by tracking their Google login. It does not track which physical device is assigned to which student. If Chromebook #1234 goes missing, Securly cannot tell you who was responsible for it. UserAuthGuard maintains a complete assignment ledger with full audit history.
What is OU locking and why doesn't Securly have it?
Organizational Units (OUs) in Google Workspace control device policies — including which filtering rules apply. When a device is moved out of its assigned OU, those policies stop working. Securly cannot prevent OU changes because they focus on content filtering, not device management. UserAuthGuard's patented OU locking technology ensures devices stay in their correct OU, which actually makes Securly's filtering more reliable.
Can UserAuthGuard make Securly's filtering work better?
Yes. When devices are accidentally moved out of their assigned OU, Securly's filtering policies may stop applying correctly. UserAuthGuard's OU locking ensures devices stay in the right OU, which keeps Securly's content filtering policies consistently enforced.
How do we manage repairs without UserAuthGuard?
Most schools using only Securly manage repairs through spreadsheets, Google Forms, or separate tools like Incident IQ. This creates data silos — device assignments in one place, repairs in another, inventory in a third. UserAuthGuard unifies all device operations in one platform with connected data.
Is UserAuthGuard free?
Yes. Our free plan supports up to 100 devices with full device management features including 1:1 assignment, OU management, and repair tracking. No credit card required. Schools with more devices can upgrade to Professional at $4.99/student/year.
Fill the gap Securly leaves
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