Keycafe vs. Verkada Access Control

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting 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 Access Control
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Verkada Access Control provides integrated Video Security and Access Control so organizations can modernize their physical access control systems by moving to Verkada’s cloud-based solution.
$1,848
per year
Pricing
KeycafeVerkada Access Control
Editions & Modules
Lite
$79
per month per location
Premium
$119
per month per location
Business Pro
$175
per month per location
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
KeycafeVerkada Access Control
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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User Ratings
KeycafeVerkada Access Control
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
KeycafeVerkada Access Control
Likelihood to Recommend
Keycafe
Keycafe is a great tracker and place to store keys to vehicles or shared items such as a company gas card.
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Verkada
I think Verkada is incredibly scalable, and could be used in a small business as well as a large business. They have 4-door controllers and 16-door controllers, and the licensing depends on how many doors you wish to utilize - so even if you have only two doors - you're not overpaying for a four-door controller, while still having the ability to expand in the future if need-be. We have rolled out their cameras and door access control across our entire district, and we love it!
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Pros
Keycafe
  • Amazing Customer Service
  • Great product
  • Good Price
  • Fantastic team
  • Good options
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Verkada
  • Ease of Management
  • multiple options for badges and bluetooth
  • Intergration with Active Directory
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Cons
Keycafe
  • Easier way to locate emergency codes in case power goes out or internet goes out.
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Verkada
  • The cloud interface is good but I feel the search features could be improved
  • Importing Pictures from SCIM
  • Opening the API up for more options
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Likelihood to Renew
Keycafe
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
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Verkada
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Usability
Keycafe
It is super easy to use!
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Verkada
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Support Rating
Keycafe
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.
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Verkada
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Alternatives Considered
Keycafe
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Verkada
Keri Door Access Control (Doors.Net Services). It's like going from DSL to Fiber internet. We have so many more features available to us now, and we are able to divide up roles amongst administrators/front desk positions/security personnel so that the IT team doesn't have so many overhead requests to change time schedules, or pull footage when needed. I'm not a fan of recurring licensing contracts, but it seems that's the way the entire industry is going, so there's no way to escape that. Verkada's customer support is fantastic - as they have live chat, phone support and email support available 24/7. Very happy with their total product suite, and will continue using them moving forward. We have deployed door access, cameras, vape/smoke/environmental sensors, Guest visit services and doorbell/intercom systems. All is great, and integrates well within all of our buildings
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Return on Investment
Keycafe
  • Keycafe has saved us so much money on time searching for keys and lock outs.
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Verkada
  • The ability to disable a terminated employees badge quickly
  • The ability to set an employee a person of interest if needed
  • The ability to setup lockdown procedures
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ScreenShots

Keycafe Screenshots

Screenshot of the MS5 Key Management System 51 bin electronic key locker SmartBox setupScreenshot of the MS5 Key Management System 27 bin electronic key locker SmartBox setupScreenshot of the MS5 Key Management System 9 bin electronic key locker SmartBox setupScreenshot of the cloud-based software for ensuring authorized access onlyScreenshot of the access management interfaceScreenshot of Keycafe's audit history for accountability