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August Smart Lock vs Nike Training Club

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Nike Training Club logo

Nike Training Club

Fitness & Wellness

Free workouts from world-class Nike trainers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Nike Training Club 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; Nike Training Club no premium features or advanced customization
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Nike Training Club actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Nike Training Club differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockNike Training Club
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20121964

Identical on both: platforms (IOS, Android, Web), 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 Nike Training Club

  • Video-guided workouts
  • Personalized training plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Athlete-led programs
  • Equipment-free options
  • Apple Health
  • Nike Run Club
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Nike Training Club
  • Guest accessnot Nike Training Club
  • Remote unlocknot Nike Training Club
  • Activity monitoringnot Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club

  • Workout trackingnot August Smart Lock
  • Nutrition managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Health monitoringnot August Smart Lock
  • Fitness coachingnot August Smart Lock
  • Wellness improvementnot 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

Nike Training Club

  • No premium features or advanced customization
  • Requires Nike account creation
  • Limited personalization based on fitness goals
  • No live classes (all pre-recorded)
  • Limited community or social features
  • No nutrition guidance or meal planning integration
  • Not optimized for gym equipment tracking

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

Nike Training Club

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 185+ trainer-led workouts
    • Strength training programs
    • HIIT workouts

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 Nike Training Club if

  • You need video-guided workouts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want personalized training plans.

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Nike Training Club better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Nike Training Club at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Nike Training Club?
Nike Training Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for Nike Training Club.
Does August Smart Lock or Nike Training Club run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Nike Training Club runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Nike Training Club for free?
Yes. Nike Training Club 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 Nike Training Club is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Nike Training Club cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Personalized training plans, Progress tracking, Athlete-led programs. Both handle Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nike Training Club: Is Nike Training Club free?

Yes, completely. Nike Training Club is free to download and use entirely. All 185+ workouts including strength, HIIT, yoga, and cardio are available at no cost. Previously charged $14.99/month (NTC Premium), but Nike made it free during COVID-19 and kept it free permanently.

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Nike Training Club: Does Nike Training Club require an account?

A Nike account is required to access the app and track progress, but creating an account is free.

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Nike Training Club: What workout types does Nike Training Club offer?

Nike Training Club provides 185+ trainer-led workouts across strength training, HIIT, yoga, and cardio for all fitness levels, from bodyweight-only sessions to equipment-based home workouts.

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