Verkada Access Control vs Gallagher Command Centre

Verkada Access Control9.2Visit Gallagher Command Centre9.0Visit

Higher score Verkada Access Control #3 in Property Access Control Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Verkada

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Gallagher Command Centre #5 in Property Access Control Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Gallagher

• Verkada Access Control fits best

  Modern cloud access with offline resilience

• Gallagher Command Centre fits best

  Mature enterprise and campus environments

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Side by side

Feature	Verkada Access Control 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Gallagher Command Centre 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Property Access Control Software	#5 in Property Access Control Software
Best for	Modern cloud access with offline resilience	Mature enterprise and campus environments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Self-hosted, Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	12 integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Verkada Access Control 5/5 · Gallagher Command Centre 5/5
Mobile credentials	✓	✓
Visitor management	✓	✓
Access schedules	✓	✓
Access audit logs	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Managed doors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Lock and gate support	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Supports NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials Continues door operation during network outages with edge processing Combines visitor tracking, audit review, alerts, and video context	Combines access, visitors, alarms, lockdowns, zones, and audit trails Supports mobile credentials, remote door opening, and mobile administration Connects with video, elevators, HR, property, vehicle, and visitor systems
Cons	Requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published software plan No perpetual free plan is offered Its enterprise-oriented scope may exceed simple single-door needs	Pricing requires contact with certified channel partners or regional contacts Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller sites On-premises server connectivity can require local infrastructure planning
Our verdict	Verkada Access Control is a hybrid-cloud physical access platform for organizations managing building doors across one or more sites. It combines cloud-managed controllers, readers, wireless locks, credential administration, visitor… Read the review →	Gallagher Command Centre is centralized security software for organizations managing access control, alarms, perimeter security, visitors, credentials, and site operations. It is positioned for commercial, industrial, healthcare,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Verkada Access Control — where it wins

  • Supports NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials
  • Continues door operation during network outages with edge processing
  • Combines visitor tracking, audit review, alerts, and video context

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published software plan
  • No perpetual free plan is offered
  • Its enterprise-oriented scope may exceed simple single-door needs

• Gallagher Command Centre — where it wins

  • Combines access, visitors, alarms, lockdowns, zones, and audit trails
  • Supports mobile credentials, remote door opening, and mobile administration
  • Connects with video, elevators, HR, property, vehicle, and visitor systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with certified channel partners or regional contacts
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller sites
  • On-premises server connectivity can require local infrastructure planning

• Verkada Access Control9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad cloud access platform with mobile credentials, offline operation, and multi-site controls.

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• Gallagher Command Centre9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad, mature access platform for organizations managing complex sites and security operations.

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