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Head-to-head · Access Control system

Gallagher Command Centre vs Avigilon Unity Access

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

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

Avigilon Unity Access #4 in Access Control system 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Contact Avigilon

Gallagher Command Centre leads on 0 checks, Avigilon Unity Access on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreGallagher Command Centre · 8.8/10
Most featuresAvigilon Unity Access · 3 of 3

Gallagher Command Centre scores higher on our rubric for access control system: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Gallagher Command Centre is the better fit for enterprise sites needing broad security integrations. Avigilon Unity Access is the better fit for large on-premises deployments and resilient operations.

Gallagher Command Centre fits best
Enterprise sites needing broad security integrations
Avigilon Unity Access fits best
Large on-premises deployments and resilient operations

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Feature	Gallagher Command Centre 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Avigilon Unity Access 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Access Control system	#4 in Access Control system
Best for	Enterprise sites needing broad security integrations	Large on-premises deployments and resilient operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Phone, Community · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2
Integrations	16 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gallagher Command Centre 2/3 · Avigilon Unity Access 3/3
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
Access schedules	✓	✓
Directory sync	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	On-premises
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	Scales to up to 4,000 doors on the Enterprise Plus appliance Peer-to-peer replication and hot-standby failover support resilience REST API plus broad wireless-lock and third-party hardware integrations
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	Self-hosted deployment requires an on-premises operating model Pricing is quote-based through sales rather than published plans Mobile credentials depend on compatible integrations and supported hardware
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 Unity Access is an on-premises access-control system for organizations managing secured facilities, from mid-market operations to enterprise and multi-site environments. Its browser-based client handles door status, access… Read the review →

Gallagher Command CentreAccess Control system 8.8Pricing on request
Avigilon Unity AccessAccess Control system 8.6Pricing on request

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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 Unity Access — where it wins
- Scales to up to 4,000 doors on the Enterprise Plus appliance
- Peer-to-peer replication and hot-standby failover support resilience
- REST API plus broad wireless-lock and third-party hardware integrations
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires an on-premises operating model
- Pricing is quote-based through sales rather than published plans
- Mobile credentials depend on compatible integrations and supported hardware

Gallagher Command Centre8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Broad access, visitor and emergency management for complex sites with varied security systems.
Contact Gallagher Full verdict →
Avigilon Unity Access8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A self-hosted access platform for multi-site teams needing scale, failover and hardware choice.
Contact Avigilon Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update