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August Smart Lock vs Clean Power Research PowerClerk

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Clean Power Research PowerClerk logo

Clean Power Research PowerClerk

Energy & Utilities

Interconnection and DER program management

From
On request
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; Clean Power Research PowerClerk no pricing is published for PowerClerk; the site offers only Request a Demo and Get Demo with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Clean Power Research PowerClerk covers Interconnection workflow.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Clean Power Research PowerClerk actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Clean Power Research PowerClerk differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockClean Power Research PowerClerk
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Api
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeEnergy & Utilities
Founded20121998

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Clean Power Research PowerClerk

  • Interconnection workflow
  • Application tracking
  • Technical screening
  • Queue management
  • Customer portal
  • Document management
  • Reporting
  • Program analytics

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Clean Power Research PowerClerk
  • Guest accessnot Clean Power Research PowerClerk
  • Remote unlocknot Clean Power Research PowerClerk
  • Activity monitoringnot Clean Power Research PowerClerk

Clean Power Research PowerClerk

  • Automating distributed energy resource interconnection applications for utilitiesnot August Smart Lock
  • No-code workflow automation for utility customer programmes and rebatesnot August Smart Lock
  • Managing large load and generator connection requestsnot 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

Clean Power Research PowerClerk

  • No pricing is published for PowerClerk; the site offers only Request a Demo and Get Demo with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • PowerClerk is one of several separately sold Clean Power Research utility products alongside FleetView, WattPlan and SolarAnywhere
  • The product is marketed to utilities and energy agencies in North and Central America rather than being generally available

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

Clean Power Research PowerClerk

On request
  • Interconnection$undefined/custom
    • Application management
    • Queue management
    • Technical review
  • Incentive Programs$undefined/custom
    • Program management
    • Budget tracking
    • Payment processing
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Full platform access
    • Custom workflows
    • API integration

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 Clean Power Research PowerClerk if

  • You need interconnection workflow.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want application tracking.
Clean Power Research PowerClerk review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Clean Power Research PowerClerk better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Clean Power Research PowerClerk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Clean Power Research PowerClerk?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Clean Power Research PowerClerk at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Clean Power Research PowerClerk run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Clean Power Research PowerClerk 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 Clean Power Research PowerClerk is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Clean Power Research PowerClerk cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Clean Power Research PowerClerk covers Interconnection workflow, Application tracking, Technical screening, Queue management. Both handle Web support.
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