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August Smart Lock vs Aurora Solar

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy & Utilities

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Aurora Solar actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Aurora Solar differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockAurora Solar
Starting priceOn request$250/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Api
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeEnergy & Utilities
Founded20122013

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Aurora Solar

  • 3D solar design
  • Shade analysis
  • LIDAR integration
  • Performance simulation
  • Sales proposals
  • Financing options
  • Permit packages
  • NEC code compliance

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Aurora Solar
  • Guest accessnot Aurora Solar
  • Remote unlocknot Aurora Solar
  • Activity monitoringnot Aurora Solar

Aurora Solar

  • Designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installationsnot August Smart Lock
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

Aurora Solar

  • Both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
  • Projects are capped at 50 a month on both Basic and Premium, so the tiers differ on features rather than volume
  • LIDAR assisted modelling, shade reports and battery storage modelling all require Premium at $259 a month
  • API access and integrations are Enterprise only, which is priced per project rather than per month
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs $288 more a year on Basic and $468 on Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

Aurora Solar

$250/month
  • Starter$250/month
    • Basic design tools
    • Sales mode
    • Shade analysis
  • Pro$500/month
    • Advanced LIDAR integration
    • Performance simulation
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Aurora Solar if

  • You need 3d solar design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shade analysis.
Aurora Solar review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Aurora Solar better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Aurora Solar at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Aurora Solar?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Aurora Solar at $250/month.
Does August Smart Lock or Aurora Solar run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what Aurora Solar is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Aurora Solar cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation.
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