Kisi vs Beckon Access

Kisi9.1Visit Beckon Access8.6Visit

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

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Beckon Access #5 in Gym Access Control Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Beckon Access

• Kisi fits best

  Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans

• Beckon Access fits best

  Budget-conscious multi-location operators

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Side by side

Feature	Kisi 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Beckon Access 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Gym Access Control Software	#5 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans	Budget-conscious multi-location operators
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/site/mo	€0.05/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	99+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kisi 6/6 · Beckon 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	€0.05 per member per month with tiered pricing and no minimum term Mobile keys, scheduled permissions, visitors, and real-time access changes Multi-location management, REST API, webhooks, offline mode, and fault detection
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	Hardware costs €999 per device before connectivity and installation Connectivity adds €10 or €20 per device per month Club-management features require a separate €99-per-site monthly add-on
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 →	Beckon Access is a cloud-based access-control system for fitness studios and similar organizations that need to manage members, permissions, locations, and connected doors. It combines a web management portal, mobile apps for iOS and… 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

• Beckon Access — where it wins

  • €0.05 per member per month with tiered pricing and no minimum term
  • Mobile keys, scheduled permissions, visitors, and real-time access changes
  • Multi-location management, REST API, webhooks, offline mode, and fault detection

  Where it doesn't

  • Hardware costs €999 per device before connectivity and installation
  • Connectivity adds €10 or €20 per device per month
  • Club-management features require a separate €99-per-site monthly add-on

• Kisi9.1/10 · Paid

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

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• Beckon Access8.6/10 · Paid

  Low per-member licensing with broad access-control and multi-location features.

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