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August Smart Lock vs SolarWinds

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SolarWinds

Software

Solar asset performance monitoring and management

From
$2/kW/month
Rated
-
Full review

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and SolarWinds differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockSolarWinds
Starting priceOn request$2/kW/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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 SolarWinds

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Performance analytics
  • Alarm management
  • O&M workflows
  • Reporting
  • Benchmarking
  • Weather integration
  • Financial tracking

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

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

SolarWinds

  • Solar monitoringnot August Smart Lock
  • Performance optimizationnot August Smart Lock
  • O&M managementnot August Smart Lock
  • Portfolio reportingnot August Smart Lock
  • Investor reportingnot 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

SolarWinds

Nothing recorded yet. See the SolarWinds review.

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

SolarWinds

$2/kW/month
  • Monitor$2/kW/month
    • Real-time monitoring
    • Performance tracking
    • Alerts
  • Optimize$4/kW/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Degradation analysis
    • Benchmarking
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Portfolio management
    • Custom integrations
    • Financial modeling

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 SolarWinds if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want performance analytics.
SolarWinds review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or SolarWinds better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and SolarWinds at $2/kW/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or SolarWinds?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and SolarWinds at $2/kW/month.
Does August Smart Lock or SolarWinds run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. SolarWinds runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
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 SolarWinds is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that SolarWinds cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. SolarWinds covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alarm management, O&M workflows.
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