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August Smart Lock vs Savant

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
$29.99/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock one-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees; Savant no pricing published on website or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Savant covers Customizable.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Savant differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockSavant
Starting price$29.99/moOn request
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20122005

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

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

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot August Smart Lock
  • Climate controlnot August Smart Lock
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Energy management and monitoringnot 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

  • One-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees
  • Smart locks range from $129.99 to $229.99 depending on model and features

Savant

  • No pricing published on website or pricing page
  • Requires contacting sales or using dealer locator for quotes
  • Business model not clearly specified (appears to be premium consumer product)

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

$29.99/mo
  • Smart Lock$149.99/mo
    • Standard smart lock
  • Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi$129.99/mo
    • Wi-Fi enabled
  • Wi-Fi Smart Lock$229.99/mo
    • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Smart Lock + Connect$210.99/mo
    • Lock plus connectivity module

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant 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 Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at $29.99/mo and Savant 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 Savant?
August Smart Lock starts at $29.99/mo and Savant at On request.
Does August Smart Lock or Savant run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Savant 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 Savant is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Savant cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

August Smart Lock: How much do August smart locks cost?

August smart locks are one-time purchases. Prices range from $129.99 for the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi to $229.99 for the Wi-Fi Smart Lock. Standard Smart Lock is $149.99. Bundles like Wi-Fi Smart Lock + Keypad Touch are $249.99.

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Savant: How much does Savant cost?

Savant does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact the sales team or use the dealer locator to request quotes.

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August Smart Lock: Does August offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. August offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases. Additionally, shipping is free in the United States.

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Savant: How does Savant pricing work?

Savant appears to use a custom quote model. Interested customers are directed to a 'Get Smart Consultation' or dealer locator rather than self-serve purchasing.

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