Software · head to head
Savant vs August Smart Lock
Savant
Software
Premium customizable automation and control system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
August Smart Lock
Software
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer; 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
- They diverge on capability: Savant covers Customizable, August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Savant and August Smart Lock actually diverge.
| Attribute | Savant | August Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Savant
- Customizable
- Multi-Room Control
- Beautiful Interface
- Premium Build
- 1500+ devices
- Voice Control
- Mobile app
- Touchscreens
Only in August Smart Lock
- Retrofit Design
- Auto-Unlock
- Guest Access
- Activity Log
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- SmartThings
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Savant
- Smart home automationnot August Smart Lock
- Climate controlnot August Smart Lock
- Lighting and audio-visual managementnot August Smart Lock
- Energy management and monitoringnot August Smart Lock
August Smart Lock
- Keyless entrynot Savant
- Guest accessnot Savant
- Remote unlocknot Savant
- Activity monitoringnot Savant
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Savant
- Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
- Requires professional installation and dealer network
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Savant
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Savant if
- You need customizable.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want multi-room control.
Choose August Smart Lock if
- You need retrofit design.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-unlock.
Questions people ask
- Is Savant or August Smart Lock better?
- Neither clearly leads. Savant starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Savant or August Smart Lock?
- Savant starts at On request and August Smart Lock at On request.
- Does Savant or August Smart Lock run on more platforms?
- Savant runs on Web, Mobile. August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- What is Savant best used for?
- Savant is most often used for smart home automation, climate control, lighting and audio-visual management, energy management and monitoring. Of those, smart home automation and climate control are not what August Smart Lock is typically brought in for.
- What can Savant do that August Smart Lock cannot?
- Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log.