Kisi vs Avigilon Alta Access

Kisi9.1Visit Avigilon Alta Access8.7Visit

Higher score Kisi #2 in Gym Access Control Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Kisi

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Avigilon Alta Access #4 in Gym Access Control Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Avigilon Alta

• Kisi fits best

  Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans

• Avigilon Alta Access fits best

  Gyms needing occupancy and emergency controls

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Side by side

Feature	Kisi 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Avigilon Alta Access 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Gym Access Control Software	#4 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans	Gyms needing occupancy and emergency controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/site/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	99+ integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kisi 6/6 · Avigilon Alta Access 5/6
Membership validation	✓	✓
Scheduled access rules	✓	✓
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
QR or barcode entry	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Visitor passes	✓	✓
Multi-location access	✓	✓
Specs
Entry log retention	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multi-location controls with cross-site visitor logging QR entry, mobile credentials, and temporary access links Eight integrations with gym-management platforms	Schedule-, class-, and location-based member access rules Real-time occupancy monitoring with remote unlocking and lockdown controls Open API, webhooks, and 100+ integration apps
Cons	No free plan; Base starts at $99 per location per month API and SDK access are limited to the Pro plan Plans require additional access-control hardware	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is offered Advanced alarm capacity is limited by plan
Our verdict	Kisi is a cloud-based access control platform for gyms, studios, wellness centers, and other facilities. It gives operators web and mobile tools for managing doors, members, credentials, schedules, visitors, locations, and access events.… Read the review →	Avigilon Alta Access is a cloud-based platform for managing doors, users, credentials, and sites remotely. It is aimed at gyms, fitness centers, and multi-site organizations that need to connect access permissions with member and staff… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Kisi — where it wins

  • Multi-location controls with cross-site visitor logging
  • QR entry, mobile credentials, and temporary access links
  • Eight integrations with gym-management platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Base starts at $99 per location per month
  • API and SDK access are limited to the Pro plan
  • Plans require additional access-control hardware

• Avigilon Alta Access — where it wins

  • Schedule-, class-, and location-based member access rules
  • Real-time occupancy monitoring with remote unlocking and lockdown controls
  • Open API, webhooks, and 100+ integration apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Advanced alarm capacity is limited by plan

• Kisi9.1/10 · Paid

  A multi-site gym access platform with QR entry, visitor tools, and fitness integrations.

  Visit KisiFull verdict →
• Avigilon Alta Access8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud access platform for gym access rules, occupancy monitoring, and emergency controls.

  Visit Avigilon AltaFull verdict →