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Head-to-head · Access Control system

Verkada Access Control vs Kantech EntraPass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Verkada Access Control #3 in Access Control system 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Verkada
Kantech EntraPass #8 in Access Control system 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Contact Kantech

Verkada Access Control leads on 0 checks, Kantech EntraPass on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVerkada Access Control · 8.7/10
  • Free trialonly Verkada Access Control
  • Most featuresKantech EntraPass · 3 of 3

Verkada Access Control scores higher on our rubric for access control system: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Verkada Access Control is the better fit for cloud-managed sites needing video and mobile entry. Kantech EntraPass is the better fit for organizations managing access across multiple sites.

  • Verkada Access Control fits best

    Cloud-managed sites needing video and mobile entry

  • Kantech EntraPass fits best

    Organizations managing access across multiple sites

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Side by side

Feature Verkada Access Control 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Kantech EntraPass 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #3 in Access Control system #8 in Access Control system
Best for Cloud-managed sites needing video and mobile entry Organizations managing access across multiple sites
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 Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 12 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Verkada Access Control 2/3 · Kantech EntraPass 3/3
Mobile credentials ✓ ✓
Access schedules ✓ ✓
Directory sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Both
Door limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit log retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Mobile NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials
  • Offline door operation with edge processing and storage
  • Schedules, audit review, lockdowns, APIs, and visitor tracking
  • Centralizes users, credentials, doors, schedules, and event reporting
  • Supports remote management through web and mobile applications
  • Offers directory sync plus video and intrusion-system integrations
Cons
  • Software pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Hardware MSRP and additional licenses complicate budgeting
  • Mid-market and enterprise focus may exceed small-site needs
  • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
  • Integration options are limited to the named compatible systems
  • Special Edition door capabilities vary by supported controller
Our verdict

Verkada Access Control is a hybrid-cloud physical access platform for organizations managing doors across one or more sites. Verkada Command provides web, iOS, and Android administration for cloud-managed controllers, readers, wireless…

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Kantech EntraPass is a suite of access-control and security-management software editions, spanning standalone sites through larger multi-site facilities. It is suited to organizations that need to administer users, credentials, doors,…

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  1. Verkada Access ControlAccess Control system 8.7Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Kantech EntraPassAccess Control system 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Verkada Access Control — where it wins

    • Mobile NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Wallet, and physical credentials
    • Offline door operation with edge processing and storage
    • Schedules, audit review, lockdowns, APIs, and visitor tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Software pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Hardware MSRP and additional licenses complicate budgeting
    • Mid-market and enterprise focus may exceed small-site needs

  • Kantech EntraPass — where it wins

    • Centralizes users, credentials, doors, schedules, and event reporting
    • Supports remote management through web and mobile applications
    • Offers directory sync plus video and intrusion-system integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
    • Integration options are limited to the named compatible systems
    • Special Edition door capabilities vary by supported controller
  • Verkada Access Control8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A cloud-managed access platform pairing mobile entry, visitor workflows, video context, and offline operation.

    Visit VerkadaFull verdict →
  • Kantech EntraPass7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A multi-site access-control suite with remote management and optional mobile credentials.

    Contact KantechFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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