Gallagher Command Centre vs Avigilon Alta Access

Gallagher Command Centre8.8Visit Avigilon Alta Access8.4Visit

Higher score Gallagher Command Centre #2 in Access Control system 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Contact Gallagher

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Avigilon Alta Access #5 in Access Control system 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Avigilon Alta

• Gallagher Command Centre fits best

  Enterprise sites needing broad security integrations

• Avigilon Alta Access fits best

  Gyms and multi-site teams managing access in the cloud

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Side by side

Feature	Gallagher Command Centre 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Avigilon Alta Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Access Control system	#5 in Access Control system
Best for	Enterprise sites needing broad security integrations	Gyms and multi-site teams managing access in the cloud
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	16 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gallagher Command Centre 2/3 · Avigilon Alta Access 1/3
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
Access schedules	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Directory sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Door limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit log retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines access permissions, schedules, visitors, contractors and audit trails Supports mobile cardholder management and remote door opening Connects with video, elevators, HR, building and vehicle systems	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.
Cons	Pricing requires contact with a certified partner or regional contact Broad security and site-operations scope may exceed simpler access needs No published paid-plan structure to compare	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.
Our verdict	Gallagher Command Centre centralizes access control and wider site security operations, including alarms, perimeter security, visitors, credentials and emergency response. It is aimed at organizations managing complex sites across… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gallagher Command Centre — where it wins

  • Combines access permissions, schedules, visitors, contractors and audit trails
  • Supports mobile cardholder management and remote door opening
  • Connects with video, elevators, HR, building and vehicle systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with a certified partner or regional contact
  • Broad security and site-operations scope may exceed simpler access needs
  • No published paid-plan structure to compare

• 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.

• Gallagher Command Centre8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad access, visitor and emergency management for complex sites with varied security systems.

  Contact GallagherFull verdict →
• Avigilon Alta Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit Avigilon AltaFull verdict →