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August Smart Lock vs Generac Grid Services

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
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Generac Grid Services logo

Generac Grid Services

Software

Virtual power plant and distributed energy management platform

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Generac Grid Services covers Virtual power plant orchestration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Generac Grid Services actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Generac Grid Services differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockGenerac Grid Services
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20121959

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Generac Grid Services

  • Virtual power plant orchestration
  • Real-time DER dispatch
  • Grid frequency regulation
  • Demand response automation
  • Battery fleet management
  • EV charging optimization
  • Load forecasting
  • Market participation

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 Generac Grid Services
  • Guest accessnot Generac Grid Services
  • Remote unlocknot Generac Grid Services
  • Activity monitoringnot Generac Grid Services

Generac Grid Services

  • Grid balancingnot August Smart Lock
  • Peak shavingnot August Smart Lock
  • Frequency regulationnot August Smart Lock
  • Capacity marketsnot August Smart Lock
  • Renewable integrationnot 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

Generac Grid Services

Nothing recorded yet. See the Generac Grid Services review.

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

Generac Grid Services

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Generac Grid Services review.

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

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

Choose Generac Grid Services if

  • You need virtual power plant orchestration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want real-time der dispatch.

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Generac Grid Services better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Generac Grid Services 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 Generac Grid Services?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Generac Grid Services at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Generac Grid Services run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Generac Grid Services runs on Web, Mobile, 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 Generac Grid Services is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Generac Grid Services cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Generac Grid Services covers Virtual power plant orchestration, Real-time DER dispatch, Grid frequency regulation, Demand response automation. Both handle Web support.

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