Beckon Access vs Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control

Beckon Access8.6Visit Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control8.4Visit

Higher score Beckon Access #5 in Gym Access Control Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Beckon Access

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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

• Beckon Access fits best

  Budget-conscious multi-location operators

• Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control fits best

  Established clubs needing credential flexibility

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Side by side

Feature	Beckon Access 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Gantner Fitness Check-In and Access Control 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Gym Access Control Software	#7 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Budget-conscious multi-location operators	Established clubs needing credential flexibility
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€0.05/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Tickets
Compliance	GDPR	ISO 27001
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Beckon 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	€0.05 per member per month with tiered pricing and no minimum term Mobile keys, scheduled permissions, visitors, and real-time access changes Multi-location management, REST API, webhooks, offline mode, and fault detection	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	Hardware costs €999 per device before connectivity and installation Connectivity adds €10 or €20 per device per month Club-management features require a separate €99-per-site monthly add-on	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	Beckon Access is a cloud-based access-control system for fitness studios and similar organizations that need to manage members, permissions, locations, and connected doors. It combines a web management portal, mobile apps for iOS and… 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

• Beckon Access — where it wins

  • €0.05 per member per month with tiered pricing and no minimum term
  • Mobile keys, scheduled permissions, visitors, and real-time access changes
  • Multi-location management, REST API, webhooks, offline mode, and fault detection

  Where it doesn't

  • Hardware costs €999 per device before connectivity and installation
  • Connectivity adds €10 or €20 per device per month
  • Club-management features require a separate €99-per-site monthly add-on

• 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

• Beckon Access8.6/10 · Paid

  Low per-member licensing with broad access-control and multi-location features.

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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 →