Keycafe vs. Verkada

Keycafe

Verkada

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Keycafe	Score 10.0 out of 10	N/A	Keycafe tracks all keys from a single account. Access only to trusted staff, contractors, tenants, or customers. The Keycafe SmartBox installs on any wall type.	$79 per month per location
Verkada	Score 8.8 out of 10	N/A	Verkada’s enterprise security solution combines security cameras and access control with cloud-based software in a scalable system. Headquartered in San Mateo, Verkada boasts more than 6,000 organizations, including 30+ Fortune 500 companies, as users of Verkada Command to protect people and assets, secure facilities, and gain new insights that improve the efficiency of their operations.	$798 one year license + device

Pricing

Keycafe

Verkada

Editions & Modules

Lite: $79
per month per location
Premium: $119
per month per location
Business Pro: $175
per month per location

Camera - CD31: $798
one year license + device
Camera - CD41: $998
one year license + device
VX52 Viewing Station: $998
one-year license + hardware
Camera - CD51: $1,198
one year license + device
SV11 Environmental Sensor: $1,248
one year license + device
Camera - CD61: $1,598
one year license + device
AC41 - Door Controller: $1,848
one year license + device
Alarm License + Monitoring, BP41 Alarm Panel + BC51 Alarm Console: $3,746
one year license + devices

Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Keycafe	Verkada
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

Discount available for annual pricing.

All Product Purchases Include: 10-year product warranty Unlimited users Cloud archive for video clips Automatic firmware & software updates Technical support

More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	Keycafe	Verkada
Considered Both Products	Keycafe No answer on this topic	Verkada JL John Langrill Director of Technology and Campus Management Chose Verkada We looked at Meraki/Cisco cameras, as well as various on-prem servers. Nothing really stacked up when it came to features, cost, and ease of use. Meraki/Cisco came the closest but the licensing was not ideal. Incentivized Helpful?

User Ratings
	Keycafe	Verkada
Likelihood to Recommend	10.0 (0 ratings)	9.0 (0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	10.0 (0 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Usability	10.0 (0 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Support Rating	10.0 (0 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Keycafe	Verkada
Likelihood to Recommend	Keycafe is a great tracker and place to store keys to vehicles or shared items such as a company gas card. Incentivized Connie Dorin Office Manager Read full review	They need to be powered where there is ethernet. This makes it hard for areas outside in larger fields and such (that are not tied to that). But for a hard-wired business, that wants to do away from home run copper back to the on-prem box, this is a great alternative. Incentivized JL John Langrill Director of Technology and Campus Management Read full review
Pros	Keeps track/history of keys or items stores within the Keycafe Unit Allows each key to be booked to a guest when needed. Individual codes for each user and key or items stored keeps everyone accountable. Incentivized Connie Dorin Office Manager Read full review	No answers on this topic
Cons	Easier way to locate emergency codes in case power goes out or internet goes out. Incentivized Connie Dorin Office Manager Read full review	Vape sensing archive downloads don't tie in with contextual camera. Incentivized JL John Langrill Director of Technology and Campus Management Read full review
Likelihood to Renew	The Keycafe system is exactly the product we required, it has replaced the previous system used for Key collection and Drop offs, and Key Management. We have not seen another product, which will suit the requirements we need. Also replacing the Keycafe would be expensive and would require a lot of work SS Shaun Shepherd Assistant Accommodation Manager Read full review	No answers on this topic
Usability	It is super easy to use! Incentivized Connie Dorin Office Manager Read full review	No answers on this topic
Support Rating	From the very beginning, the customer service has been nothing short of incredible. Our first meeting with [...] was thorough and informative—he took the time to understand our specific needs and ensure that the product would suit us perfectly. Once we received the device, [...] went above and beyond to help us set it up and make sure we were using the software as effectively as possible, tailoring his guidance to our business needs. The team has consistently exceeded our expectations, and it’s comforting to know that they’re always available should we need further assistance. SS Shaun Shepherd Assistant Accommodation Manager Read full review	No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	No answers on this topic	We looked at Meraki/Cisco cameras, as well as various on-prem servers. Nothing really stacked up when it came to features, cost, and ease of use. Meraki/Cisco came the closest but the licensing was not ideal. Incentivized JL John Langrill Director of Technology and Campus Management Read full review
Return on Investment	Keycafe has saved us so much money on time searching for keys and lock outs. Incentivized Connie Dorin Office Manager Read full review	It was initially cheaper to get the system install. Time savings for myself has paid over ten times it's worth. All positive ROI. Incentivized JL John Langrill Director of Technology and Campus Management Read full review
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