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August Smart Lock vs Tonal

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

IoT & Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tonal logo

Tonal

Fitness & Wellness

The world's smartest home gym

From
$59.95/month
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; Tonal requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Tonal covers Digital weight system.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Tonal differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockTonal
Starting priceOn request$59.95/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebProprietary hardware
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20122015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Tonal

  • Digital weight system
  • AI-powered training
  • Form feedback
  • Personalized programs
  • Strength assessment
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

August Smart Lock

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

Tonal

  • Home gym strength trainingnot August Smart Lock
  • Personalized resistance trainingnot August Smart Lock
  • Multi-user household fitnessnot 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

Tonal

  • Requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • Subscription requires minimum 12-month commitment when paired with equipment purchase

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

Tonal

$59.95/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Tonal 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 Tonal if

  • You need digital weight system.
  • You work on Proprietary hardware.
  • You also want ai-powered training.
Tonal review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Tonal better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Tonal at $59.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Tonal?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and Tonal at $59.95/month.
Does August Smart Lock or Tonal run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware.
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 Tonal is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Tonal cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs.
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