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August Smart Lock vs Johnson Controls Metasys

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Johnson Controls Metasys logo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Software

Building management and control system platform

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; Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Johnson Controls Metasys actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Johnson Controls Metasys differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockJohnson Controls Metasys
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20121885

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment

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 Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Guest accessnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Remote unlocknot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Activity monitoringnot Johnson Controls Metasys

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot August Smart Lock
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot August Smart Lock
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot 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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys 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.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Johnson Controls Metasys better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Johnson Controls Metasys 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 Johnson Controls Metasys?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Johnson Controls Metasys at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Johnson Controls Metasys run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Johnson Controls Metasys is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Johnson Controls Metasys cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. Both handle Web support.
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