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August Smart Lock vs Savant

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

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; Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Savant covers Customizable.

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
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20122005

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 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

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

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

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 On request 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 On request 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.
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