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August Smart Lock vs Blynk

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August Smart Lock

Smart Home

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
$29.99/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Blynk logo

Blynk

Smart Home

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock one-time purchase model with no recurring subscription fees; Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Blynk covers Mobile App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Blynk differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockBlynk
Starting price$29.99/moFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home), 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 Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • 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 Blynk
  • Guest accessnot Blynk
  • Remote unlocknot Blynk
  • Activity monitoringnot Blynk

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot August Smart Lock
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot August Smart Lock
  • Automations triggered by device datanot August Smart Lock
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot August Smart Lock
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot 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

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

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

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices, 1 user
    • 1 week data retention
    • 100,000 messages/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • 10 devices, 1 user
    • 1 month data retention
    • 10,000,000 messages/month
  • Prototype$99/month
    • 50 devices and users
    • 6 months data retention
    • Unlimited messages/month
  • Production$199/month
    • 100-1000 devices and users
    • 12 months data retention
    • Unlimited messages/month

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 Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Blynk better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at $29.99/mo and Blynk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Blynk?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/mo for August Smart Lock and Free for Blynk.
Does August Smart Lock or Blynk run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at $29.99/mo.
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 Blynk is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Blynk cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.

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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Blynk: How much does Blynk cost?

Free plan available; Starter is $29/month; Prototype is $99/month; Production ranges $199-1,099/month; Enterprise has custom pricing.

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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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Blynk: What device and user limits does Blynk have?

Free plan supports 5 devices and 1 user. Starter supports 10 devices and 1 user. Prototype supports 50 devices and users. Production supports 100-1,000 devices and users. Enterprise offers custom limits.

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Blynk: How long does Blynk retain data?

Free plan retains data for 1 week. Starter for 1 month. Prototype for 6 months. Production for 12 months. Enterprise can customize retention period.

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Blynk: What message limits apply to Blynk plans?

Free plan includes 100,000 messages/month. Starter allows 10 million messages/month. Prototype and Production tiers include unlimited messages.

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