Kisi vs Brivo Security Suite

Kisi9.1Visit Brivo Security Suite8.9Visit

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

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Brivo Security Suite #3 in Gym Access Control Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Brivo

• Kisi fits best

  Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans

• Brivo Security Suite fits best

  Large gyms needing mature security coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Kisi 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Brivo Security Suite 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Gym Access Control Software	#3 in Gym Access Control Software
Best for	Multi-site gyms wanting transparent Kisi plans	Large gyms needing mature security coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/site/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	99+ integrations	500+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kisi 6/6 · Brivo Security Suite 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	365 days
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	Synchronizes access with active, frozen, or canceled memberships Combines mobile credentials, visitor passes, video, and event tracking Supports multi-location administration and long-term event retention
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 a sales conversation rather than published subscription rates Occupancy tracking, SSO, and API integrations start with Professional Advanced security, compliance, and multi-site tools require Enterprise
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 →	Brivo Security Suite is a cloud-based physical security platform for gyms, studios, businesses, and multi-location organizations. It brings access control, video surveillance, visitor management, intrusion detection, credential management,… 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

• Brivo Security Suite — where it wins

  • Synchronizes access with active, frozen, or canceled memberships
  • Combines mobile credentials, visitor passes, video, and event tracking
  • Supports multi-location administration and long-term event retention

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published subscription rates
  • Occupancy tracking, SSO, and API integrations start with Professional
  • Advanced security, compliance, and multi-site tools require Enterprise

• Kisi9.1/10 · Paid

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

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• Brivo Security Suite8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature, multi-site security suite for gyms that need more than door access.

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