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August Smart Lock vs TrainHeroic

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainHeroic logo

TrainHeroic

Software

Strength and conditioning platform

From
$9.99/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; TrainHeroic pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, TrainHeroic covers Workout programming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and TrainHeroic differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockTrainHeroic
Starting priceOn request$9.99/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 TrainHeroic

  • Workout programming
  • Progress tracking
  • Team management
  • Video analysis
  • Program marketplace
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • WHOOP

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 TrainHeroic
  • Guest accessnot TrainHeroic
  • Remote unlocknot TrainHeroic
  • Activity monitoringnot TrainHeroic

TrainHeroic

  • Coaching businesses managing 1–50 athletes per coachnot August Smart Lock
  • Remote personal training and strength programme deliverynot August Smart Lock
  • Fitness professionals selling custom training programmes via marketplacenot 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

TrainHeroic

  • Pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • Free trial limited to 14 days without credit card, but conversion to paid mandatory thereafter
  • No published feature differentiation by plan tier; all features appear consistent across price tiers

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

TrainHeroic

$9.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the TrainHeroic 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 TrainHeroic if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want progress tracking.
TrainHeroic review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or TrainHeroic better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and TrainHeroic at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or TrainHeroic?
August Smart Lock starts at On request and TrainHeroic at $9.99/month.
Does August Smart Lock or TrainHeroic run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. TrainHeroic runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 TrainHeroic is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that TrainHeroic cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. TrainHeroic covers Workout programming, Progress tracking, Team management, Video analysis. Both handle Android support, Web support.
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