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Head-to-head · Access Control system

Avigilon Alta Access vs Kantech EntraPass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Avigilon Alta Access #5 in Access Control system 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Avigilon Alta
Kantech EntraPass #8 in Access Control system 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Contact Kantech

Avigilon Alta Access leads on 0 checks, Kantech EntraPass on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvigilon Alta Access · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresKantech EntraPass · 3 of 3

Avigilon Alta Access scores higher on our rubric for access control system: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Avigilon Alta Access is the better fit for gyms and multi-site teams managing access in the cloud. Kantech EntraPass is the better fit for organizations managing access across multiple sites.

  • Avigilon Alta Access fits best

    Gyms and multi-site teams managing access in the cloud

  • Kantech EntraPass fits best

    Organizations managing access across multiple sites

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Side by side

Feature Avigilon Alta Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Kantech EntraPass 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #5 in Access Control system #8 in Access Control system
Best for Gyms and multi-site teams managing access in the cloud Organizations managing access across multiple sites
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 100+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avigilon Alta Access 1/3 · Kantech EntraPass 3/3
Mobile credentials ✓ ✓
Access schedules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Directory sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Both
Door limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit log retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Mobile credentials include touchless Wave to Unlock.
  • Scheduled rules, guest passes and visitor privileges support flexible access.
  • Open API and 100+ integration apps connect access to other systems.
  • Centralizes users, credentials, doors, schedules, and event reporting
  • Supports remote management through web and mobile applications
  • Offers directory sync plus video and intrusion-system integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Basic has a basic rules engine; advanced rules start with Premium.
  • Basic includes standard lockdown rather than the advanced rules in higher tiers.
  • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
  • Integration options are limited to the named compatible systems
  • Special Edition door capabilities vary by supported controller
Our verdict

Avigilon Alta Access is a cloud-based access control platform for managing doors, users, credentials and sites remotely. It is aimed at organizations from individual facilities to global enterprises, with a clear fit for gyms and fitness…

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Kantech EntraPass is a suite of access-control and security-management software editions, spanning standalone sites through larger multi-site facilities. It is suited to organizations that need to administer users, credentials, doors,…

Read the review →
  1. Avigilon Alta AccessAccess Control system 8.4Pricing on request
  2. Kantech EntraPassAccess Control system 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avigilon Alta Access — where it wins

    • Mobile credentials include touchless Wave to Unlock.
    • Scheduled rules, guest passes and visitor privileges support flexible access.
    • Open API and 100+ integration apps connect access to other systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Basic has a basic rules engine; advanced rules start with Premium.
    • Basic includes standard lockdown rather than the advanced rules in higher tiers.

  • Kantech EntraPass — where it wins

    • Centralizes users, credentials, doors, schedules, and event reporting
    • Supports remote management through web and mobile applications
    • Offers directory sync plus video and intrusion-system integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
    • Integration options are limited to the named compatible systems
    • Special Edition door capabilities vary by supported controller
  • Avigilon Alta Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Remote access management with mobile credentials, visitor passes and app integrations.

    Visit Avigilon AltaFull verdict →
  • Kantech EntraPass7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A multi-site access-control suite with remote management and optional mobile credentials.

    Contact KantechFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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