Avigilon Alta Access vs Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control

Avigilon Alta Access8.7Visit Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control8.4Visit

Higher score Avigilon Alta Access #4 in Gym Access Control Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Avigilon Alta

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Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control #7 in Gym Access Control Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Gantner

• Avigilon Alta Access fits best

  Gyms needing occupancy and emergency controls

• Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control fits best

  Established clubs needing credential flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	Avigilon Alta Access 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Gym Access Control Software	#7 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Gyms needing occupancy and emergency controls	Established clubs needing credential flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Integrations	100+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avigilon Alta Access 5/6 · Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control 5/6
Membership validation	✓	✓
Scheduled access rules	✓	✓
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
QR or barcode entry	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Visitor passes	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-location access	✓	✓
Specs
Entry log retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Schedule-, class-, and location-based member access rules Real-time occupancy monitoring with remote unlocking and lockdown controls Open API, webhooks, and 100+ integration apps	Supports RFID/NFC, QR, smartphone, facial, PIN, and fingerprint access Validates membership status and area-specific access permissions Offers 24/7 check-in with attendance and occupancy visibility
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is offered Advanced alarm capacity is limited by plan	Available through web access rather than a broader platform mix Pricing is negotiated through Gantner or a seller The solution spans terminals, readers, credentials, and supporting software
Our verdict	Avigilon Alta Access is a cloud-based platform for managing doors, users, credentials, and sites remotely. It is aimed at gyms, fitness centers, and multi-site organizations that need to connect access permissions with member and staff… Read the review →	Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control provides automated entry and exit management for fitness clubs, sports facilities, wellness centers, and multi-site chains. It is designed for operators that need 24/7 self-service access,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Avigilon Alta Access — where it wins

  • Schedule-, class-, and location-based member access rules
  • Real-time occupancy monitoring with remote unlocking and lockdown controls
  • Open API, webhooks, and 100+ integration apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Advanced alarm capacity is limited by plan

• Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control — where it wins

  • Supports RFID/NFC, QR, smartphone, facial, PIN, and fingerprint access
  • Validates membership status and area-specific access permissions
  • Offers 24/7 check-in with attendance and occupancy visibility

  Where it doesn't

  • Available through web access rather than a broader platform mix
  • Pricing is negotiated through Gantner or a seller
  • The solution spans terminals, readers, credentials, and supporting software

• Avigilon Alta Access8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud access platform for gym access rules, occupancy monitoring, and emergency controls.

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• Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Flexible 24/7 gym access control with extensive credential and area-permission options.

  Visit GantnerFull verdict →