Software · head to head
August Smart Lock vs Generac Grid Services

August Smart Lock
Software
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

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.
| Attribute | August Smart Lock | Generac Grid Services |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | one-time | quote |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web | Web, Mobile, Api |
| Founded | 2012 | 1959 |
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 requestNo 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.
Related pages
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