Compare smartlocks by technology
Setup costs
$0
Approx $500-$2000
Approx $300 (routers, modems, bridges, telephone line)
Battery life
No onsite equipment
One account for smartlocks at various sites
Works with NFC Mifare keycards/tokens
2 years
3 months
Requires modems, routers, bridges, mesh network, ISP
Mains powered
Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/ software, controller box, programmer
Internet connected
No onsite power
Requires mains power for the onsite equipment
2048 bit RSA encryption + 128 bit SSL encryption + DLTS + VPN + licenced network
Security and encryption
Hacked; subject to man-in the middle attacks
128 bit SSL encryption + congested, unstable, inscure network. Hacked
Timed access control
Costs per lock
$250-$350
$500-$1000
$300-$700
5G IoT SMARTLOCKS
RFID KEYCARD LOCKS
Wi-Fi/BLE SMARTLOCKS
Compare smartlocks by brand
Other brands require alot of onsite network infrastructure and power to deliver connected access - learn more below
5G IoT SMART ACCESS
Lock type
Smart Doorlock
Smart Padlock
Smart Deadbolt
Connectivity and features
NB-IoT, NFC, LTE-M, CAT-M
Keycard, smartphone, software,PIN unlocking
Live audits/events to phones
Designed for all uses
API Integrations
Onsite Power Required
No
Onsite Equipment
None
KISI SMART ACCESS
Lock type
Keycard Reader
Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE, cabling, NFC
Keycard, Phone unlocking
Live audits/events to phones
Designed for commercial use
API Integrations
Onsite Power Required
Yes
Onsite Equipment
Controller Box
Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
AUGUST SMART LOCK
Lock type
Smart Deadbolt
Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE
Phone unlocking
Live audits/events to phones
Designed for residential use
API Integrations
Onsite Power Required
Yes
Onsite Equipment
Wi-Fi Bridge
Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
YALE SMART LOCK
Lock type
Smart Door lock
Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE
Phone unlocking
Live audits/events to phones
Designed for residential use
API Integrations
Onsite Power Required
Yes
Onsite Equipment
Wi-Fi Bridge
Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
SAG KEYCARD LOCK
Lock type
Commercial Door lock
Connectivity and features
No connectivity (closed system) cabling
Keycard unlocking
Need to physically visit lock to get audit
Designed for commercial use