RemoteLock vs Rhombus Access Control

RemoteLock8.9Visit Rhombus Access Control8.6Visit

Higher score RemoteLock #6 in Property Access Control Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit RemoteLock

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Rhombus Access Control #9 in Property Access Control Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Rhombus

• RemoteLock fits best

  Budget-conscious multifamily and rental operators

• Rhombus Access Control fits best

  Teams wanting access with video intercom

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Side by side

Feature	RemoteLock 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Rhombus Access Control 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Property Access Control Software	#9 in Property Access Control Software
Best for	Budget-conscious multifamily and rental operators	Teams wanting access with video intercom
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$6/unit/mo	$299/device one-time
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	800+ integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RemoteLock 5/5 · Rhombus Access Control 5/5
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
Visitor management	✓	✓
Access schedules	✓	✓
Access audit logs	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Managed doors	Not checked yet	1 doors
Lock and gate support	Both	Locks
Our review
Pros	Starts at $6 per door monthly with annual billing Combines visitor access, schedules, logs, roles, and mobile credentials REST API supports OAuth and webhooks across property workflows	Mobile credentials, schedules, roles, visitor workflows, and audit trails Video intercom with two-way visitor communication APIs and integrations for cameras, sensors, alarms, and hardware
Cons	Platform coverage centers on web, Android, and API Several Enterprise+ capabilities require contact with sales Some advanced features depend on higher-tier plans	Pricing is component-based rather than organized into software plans Hardware costs start at $299 before the annual door license A $199 annual license is required for each door
Our verdict	RemoteLock is a property access control platform for vacation rentals, multifamily properties, and commercial businesses. It brings door management, credentials, access schedules, visitor workflows, event logs, and integrations into one… Read the review →	Rhombus Access Control is a cloud-managed physical access platform for organizations controlling building entry across one or more locations. It brings together door readers, controllers, mobile credentials, keycards, access schedules,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RemoteLock — where it wins

  • Starts at $6 per door monthly with annual billing
  • Combines visitor access, schedules, logs, roles, and mobile credentials
  • REST API supports OAuth and webhooks across property workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage centers on web, Android, and API
  • Several Enterprise+ capabilities require contact with sales
  • Some advanced features depend on higher-tier plans

• Rhombus Access Control — where it wins

  • Mobile credentials, schedules, roles, visitor workflows, and audit trails
  • Video intercom with two-way visitor communication
  • APIs and integrations for cameras, sensors, alarms, and hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is component-based rather than organized into software plans
  • Hardware costs start at $299 before the annual door license
  • A $199 annual license is required for each door

• RemoteLock8.9/10 · Paid

  A door and visitor access platform with broad property integrations and tiered pricing.

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• Rhombus Access Control8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad access platform with video intercom, mobile credentials, and component-based pricing.

  Visit RhombusFull verdict →