Brivo Security Suite vs Seam

Brivo Security Suite8.9Visit Seam8.5Visit

Higher score Brivo Security Suite #3 in Gym Access Control Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Brivo

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Seam #6 in Gym Access Control Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Seam

• Brivo Security Suite fits best

  Large gyms needing mature security coverage

• Seam fits best

  Small teams wanting a low-cost flexible platform

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Side by side

Feature	Brivo Security Suite 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Seam 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Gym Access Control Software	#6 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Large gyms needing mature security coverage	Small teams wanting a low-cost flexible platform
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$5/device/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	500+ integrations	1,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brivo Security Suite 5/6 · Seam 4/6
Membership validation	✓	✓
Scheduled access rules	✓	✓
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
QR or barcode entry	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Visitor passes	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-location access	✓	✓
Specs
Entry log retention	365 days	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Synchronizes access with active, frozen, or canceled memberships Combines mobile credentials, visitor passes, video, and event tracking Supports multi-location administration and long-term event retention	Free plan includes full API access, webhooks, and all supported brands Syncs access with real-time membership status and booking permissions Supports mobile keys, PINs, cards, schedules, and multi-site analytics
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published subscription rates Occupancy tracking, SSO, and API integrations start with Professional Advanced security, compliance, and multi-site tools require Enterprise	Primarily an API and infrastructure layer, not a standalone front-desk app High Traffic is priced at $50 per device per month Premium and Enterprise support cost $20,000 or $50,000 per year
Our verdict	Brivo Security Suite is a cloud-based physical security platform for gyms, studios, businesses, and multi-location organizations. It brings access control, video surveillance, visitor management, intrusion detection, credential management,… Read the review →	Seam is an API and dashboard for connecting fitness-management software to doors, rooms, lockers, and other access devices. It is designed for developers, fitness software platforms, gym operators, and businesses automating physical… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brivo Security Suite — where it wins

  • Synchronizes access with active, frozen, or canceled memberships
  • Combines mobile credentials, visitor passes, video, and event tracking
  • Supports multi-location administration and long-term event retention

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published subscription rates
  • Occupancy tracking, SSO, and API integrations start with Professional
  • Advanced security, compliance, and multi-site tools require Enterprise

• Seam — where it wins

  • Free plan includes full API access, webhooks, and all supported brands
  • Syncs access with real-time membership status and booking permissions
  • Supports mobile keys, PINs, cards, schedules, and multi-site analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily an API and infrastructure layer, not a standalone front-desk app
  • High Traffic is priced at $50 per device per month
  • Premium and Enterprise support cost $20,000 or $50,000 per year

• Brivo Security Suite8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature, multi-site security suite for gyms that need more than door access.

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• Seam8.5/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost access layer for syncing gym memberships, bookings, and credentials.

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