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Head-to-head · Property Access Control Software

Brivo Security Suite vs Verkada Access Control

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Brivo Security Suite #1 in Property Access Control Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Brivo
Verkada Access Control #3 in Property Access Control Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Verkada

Brivo Security Suite leads on 0 checks, Verkada Access Control on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrivo Security Suite · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Verkada Access Control
  • Most featuresVerkada Access Control · 5 of 5

Brivo Security Suite scores higher on our rubric for property access control software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Brivo Security Suite is the better fit for multi-location organizations needing broad control. Verkada Access Control is the better fit for modern cloud access with offline resilience.

  • Brivo Security Suite fits best

    Multi-location organizations needing broad control

  • Verkada Access Control fits best

    Modern cloud access with offline resilience

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Side by side

Feature Brivo Security Suite 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Verkada Access Control 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Property Access Control Software #3 in Property Access Control Software
Best for Multi-location organizations needing broad control Modern cloud access with offline resilience
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 500+ integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brivo Security Suite 1/5 · Verkada Access Control 5/5
Mobile credentials ✓ ✓
Visitor management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Access schedules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Access audit logs Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Managed doors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lock and gate support Not checked yet Both
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes doors, users, permissions, and multi-location administration
  • Supports membership sync, scheduled access, mobile wallets, and visitors
  • Connects access events with video, occupancy insights, and reporting
  • Supports NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials
  • Continues door operation during network outages with edge processing
  • Combines visitor tracking, audit review, alerts, and video context
Cons
  • Numeric subscription pricing requires contact with a reseller
  • Advanced capabilities depend on the selected edition
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of single-site teams
  • Requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published software plan
  • No perpetual free plan is offered
  • Its enterprise-oriented scope may exceed simple single-door needs
Our verdict

Brivo Security Suite is a cloud-based physical security platform for gyms, studios, businesses, and multi-location organizations. It brings together access control, video surveillance, visitor management, intrusion detection, credential…

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Verkada Access Control is a hybrid-cloud physical access platform for organizations managing building doors across one or more sites. It combines cloud-managed controllers, readers, wireless locks, credential administration, visitor…

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  1. Brivo Security SuiteProperty Access Control Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Verkada Access ControlProperty Access Control Software 9.2Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Brivo Security Suite — where it wins

    • Centralizes doors, users, permissions, and multi-location administration
    • Supports membership sync, scheduled access, mobile wallets, and visitors
    • Connects access events with video, occupancy insights, and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Numeric subscription pricing requires contact with a reseller
    • Advanced capabilities depend on the selected edition
    • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of single-site teams

  • Verkada Access Control — where it wins

    • Supports NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials
    • Continues door operation during network outages with edge processing
    • Combines visitor tracking, audit review, alerts, and video context

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published software plan
    • No perpetual free plan is offered
    • Its enterprise-oriented scope may exceed simple single-door needs
  • Brivo Security Suite9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud security suite for organizations managing access across multiple locations.

    Visit BrivoFull verdict →
  • Verkada Access Control9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad cloud access platform with mobile credentials, offline operation, and multi-site controls.

    Visit VerkadaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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