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August Smart Lock vs Losant

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August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Losant

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Losant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Losant covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Losant differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockLosant
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration
Founded20122014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home).

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 Losant

  • Device Connectivity
  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • REST API
  • Mobile app
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Losant
  • Guest accessnot Losant
  • Remote unlocknot Losant
  • Activity monitoringnot Losant

Losant

  • Building IoT applications with device management and visual workflowsnot August Smart Lock
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot 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

Losant

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • Device counts, data retention and payload allowances are all quoted rather than listed

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

Losant

Free
  • SandboxFree
    • Limited devices
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced analytics
    • Premium support

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 Losant if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
  • You also want data visualization.
Losant review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Losant better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Losant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Losant?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for Losant.
Does August Smart Lock or Losant run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
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 Losant is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Losant cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API.
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