Smart Home · head to head
Crestron vs Yale Smart Locks

Crestron
Smart Home
Enterprise-grade control and automation technology
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Yale Smart Locks
Smart Home
Trusted smart lock security for your home
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Crestron no published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.; Yale Smart Locks the Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
- They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crestron and Yale Smart Locks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crestron | Yale Smart Locks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | one-time |
| Platforms | Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens | IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1971 | 1840 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Smart Home).
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 Crestron
- Enterprise Control
- Powerful Programming
- Extensive Integration
- Reliability
- 5000+ devices
- Custom protocols
- Web/Mobile apps
- Touch panels
Only in Yale Smart Locks
- Keypad entry
- App control
- Guest codes
- Auto-lock
- Tamper alerts
- Activity log
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Crestron
- Conference room automationnot Yale Smart Locks
- Building managementnot Yale Smart Locks
- Campus-wide controlnot Yale Smart Locks
- Corporate AVnot Yale Smart Locks
Yale Smart Locks
- Keyless entrynot Crestron
- Guest accessnot Crestron
- Security monitoringnot Crestron
- Rental managementnot Crestron
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Crestron
- No published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.
- The pricing page only announces a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022, without listing actual prices.
Yale Smart Locks
- The Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
Pricing, plan by plan
Crestron
On request- Professional$1000/month
- Programming tools
- Device control
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$10000/month
- Large deployments
- Custom solutions
- Enterprise support
Yale Smart Locks
On request- Assure Lock 2$190/month
- Keypad
- Auto-lock
- DoorSense
- Assure Lock SL$260/month
- Touchscreen
- No key
- Modern design
Which should you pick?
Choose Crestron if
- You need enterprise control.
- You work on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens.
- You also want powerful programming.
Choose Yale Smart Locks if
- You need keypad entry.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want app control.
Questions people ask
- Is Crestron or Yale Smart Locks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crestron starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Crestron or Yale Smart Locks?
- Crestron starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request.
- Does Crestron or Yale Smart Locks run on more platforms?
- Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. Yale Smart Locks runs on IOS, Android.
- What is Crestron best used for?
- Crestron is most often used for conference room automation, building management, campus-wide control, corporate av. Of those, conference room automation and building management are not what Yale Smart Locks is typically brought in for.
- What can Crestron do that Yale Smart Locks cannot?
- Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry, App control, Guest codes, Auto-lock.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Crestron: How much do Crestron products cost?
Crestron does not publish specific product pricing or pricing tiers on their website. Customers must contact Crestron directly for pricing information on AV control systems and related products.
SourceYale Smart Locks: Where can I find Yale smart lock pricing on their website?
Yale does not publish pricing information on their main website or dedicated pricing page. Pricing details are not publicly listed online.
SourceCrestron: What was Crestron's most recent price change?
Crestron implemented a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022 on all products and services. Orders placed before March 1, 2022 that shipped by December 31, 2022 were honored at prior pricing. No retroactive increases applied to existing orders.
SourceYale Smart Locks: How do I get pricing for Yale smart locks?
Yale does not disclose standard pricing on their website. Customers must contact Yale directly through their support system to request pricing and product information.
SourceRelated pages
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