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August Home Alternatives

Should you replace August Home?

Kisi is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for August Home.

August Home

Current
Seat-based Payg
0/5
Annual cost
$50
1 seat / $5/month
Seats assigned
$50/yr

This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

August Home alternatives

See how August Home compares to 5 alternative apps you can switch to.

KisiBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade August's home convenience for Kisi's enterprise power when managing hundreds of doors across distributed offices with Active Directory sync.
SesameWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Sesame eliminates ongoing subscription costs entirely while offering comparable auto-unlock features through a simpler retrofit design.
NoldWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Nold automates rental check-ins better than August with native Airbnb integration, but sacrifices HomeKit support and US retail availability.
Yale Secu...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Yale trades August's retrofit convenience for ANSI-certified physical security and key-free operation, doubling hardware costs while eliminating lock-picking vulnerabilities.
Key By Am...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Key By Amazon is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Kisi and Sesame selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
August Ho...

$60

August Access ($5/month)

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Kisi

--

Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Sesame

--

Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
August Ho...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Kisi

--

After $5,000 estimated migration cost.

Sesame

--

After $25 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
August Ho...

--

Kisi

75/100

Kisi excels for IT and facilities teams managing multiple commercial locations requiring centralized access control and directory integrations. Residential users and small landlords will find it unnecessarily complex and expensive compared to August. The enterprise-grade admin console offers robust user provisioning that August lacks, but requires technical expertise to configure.

Sesame

72/100

Sesame fits residential users and small landlords seeking affordable keyless entry without monthly fees. Its retrofit design installs in seconds without replacing deadbolts, perfect for renters. Large property management firms will struggle with its lack of centralized fleet dashboards and enterprise access controls.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
August Ho...

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Kisi

low

Kisi is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $5,000 one-time cost.

Sesame

low

Sesame is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 1 week and $25 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
August Ho...

--

12500 reviews

Kisi

--

350 reviews

Sesame

--

1850 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
August Ho...

No migration needed

Kisi

4 weeks

High

Kisi is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $5,000 one-time cost.

Sesame

1 week

High

Sesame is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 1 week and $25 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
August Ho...

--

Kisi

$5,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Sesame

$25

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
August Ho...

100%

Supports 45 native integrations.

Kisi

100%

Supports 150 native integrations.

Sesame

100%

Supports 95 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
August Ho...

100%

Kisi

0%

  • Requires professional installation versus August's DIY retrofit
  • No consumer-grade geofencing auto-unlock for personal residences
  • Limited native integration with Alexa/Google Home ecosystems
  • Complex admin interface overwhelming for residential family management
  • Enterprise pricing structure prohibitive for small households
Sesame

0%

  • No built-in door position sensor (open/close detection)
  • Requires separate Wi-Fi bridge purchase for remote access
  • No native video doorbell or recording capabilities
  • Limited enterprise reporting for multi-unit management
  • No physical keypad accessory for PIN entry
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
August Ho...
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Kisi
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Sesame
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
August Ho...

You already standardize on this app.

Kisi

You manage commercial facilities or multi-location offices requiring centralized access control with enterprise user provisioning

Sesame

You want a one-time hardware purchase without mandatory monthly subscriptions for basic remote access and guest keys

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
August Ho...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Kisi

You need simple DIY installation for residential homes with consumer smart home voice assistant integration

Sesame

You need professional property management dashboards, video doorbell integration, or enterprise-grade access audit trails

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