Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews
We all know that if you ask any manufacturer the question…“How does your product stack up against the competition?” The reply will be a roundabout way of saying… “We’re the best”.
So where can you get specific context and experience to get an honest answer?
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This question is addressed in the article above.
Are mandatory for organizations.</p> <p>Different types of product brands deliver different solution offerings and it’s important for end-users to do their due diligence before selecting an access control platform because the decision could cause issues down-the-line with further integrations or the scale of your system?
This question is addressed in the article above.
Is the best and there are a lot of variables that go into this decision- such as:</p></div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0"> <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" src="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Untitled-design-29-1.png" alt="Untitled design 29 1 Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews" title="" class="wp-image-39817"></span> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Does your facility have existing magnetic locks or door strikes?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Do you need to integrate your system with other aspects of security like video surveillance?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Is there compatibility problems with specific manufacture hardware?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> the best access control platform for my type of business?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Do you require global anti-passback?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>What type of Mustering Reports does the system offer?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Does the system support Weigand, Mercury boards or the OSDP Protocol?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">1</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Is there a specific brand I should use for smaller door count?</span></h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_animated et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Here are the access control system reviews for the product brands in the industry that gives you an idea to pick the best option.</h2></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_3 et_animated"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1 et_animated et_hover_enabled et-waypoint"> <a href="https://umbrellasecurity.com/genetec-synergis-access-control-system-manufacturer-reviews/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap has-box-shadow-overlay"><div class="box-shadow-overlay"></div><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="295" height="171" src="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/genetec.png" alt="genetec Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews" title="" class="wp-image-39240"></span></a> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_4 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough"> <div class="et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2 et_animated et_hover_enabled et-waypoint"> <a href="https://umbrellasecurity.com/lenel-onguard-access-control-system-manufacturer-reviews/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap has-box-shadow-overlay"><div class="box-shadow-overlay"></div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="920" height="533" src="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lenel-onguard-mobility-cybersecurity-cloud-920x533.jpg" alt="lenel onguard mobility cybersecurity cloud Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews" title="" srcset="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lenel-onguard-mobility-cybersecurity-cloud-920x533.jpg 920w, https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lenel-onguard-mobility-cybersecurity-cloud-920x533-300x174.jpg 300w, https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lenel-onguard-mobility-cybersecurity-cloud-920x533-768x445.jpg 768w, https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lenel-onguard-mobility-cybersecurity-cloud-920x533-610x353.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" class="wp-image-39326"></span></a> </div><div class="et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3 et_animated et_hover_enabled et-waypoint"> <a href="https://umbrellasecurity.com/openpath-access-control-system-manufacturer-review/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap has-box-shadow-overlay"><div class="box-shadow-overlay"></div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="295" height="171" src="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Openpath.png" alt="Openpath Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews" title="" class="wp-image-39244"></span></a> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_5 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4 et_animated et_hover_enabled et-waypoint et_pb_image_sticky"> <a href="https://umbrellasecurity.com/keyscan-access-control-system-manufacturer-reviews/"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap has-box-shadow-overlay"><div class="box-shadow-overlay"></div><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="225" height="225" src="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Keyscan.png" alt="Keyscan Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews" title="" srcset="https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Keyscan.png 225w, https://umbrellasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Keyscan-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" class="wp-image-39248"></span></a> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_animated et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Access Control System Manufacturers</h2></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_5"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> the list of the most popular access control system manufacturers, we are constantly testing different brand products and updating this list:</h4></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_6"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">Z</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Genetec</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">Z</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Lenel</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">Z</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Keyscan</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon">Z</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Openpath</span></h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_animated et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong>Criteria to evaluate the access control system manufacturers review</strong></h2></div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_10 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Secure Technology</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Pricing</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Training Availability</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>System integration</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_16 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>System installation requirements and maintenance</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_17 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Scalability, Flexibility and ease of use</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_18 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Cloud Hosting vs On-Premise</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_19 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Integration Capabilities: Protocol - mercury, Weigand, OSDP, or anything else</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Customer support</span></h4> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_blurb_content"> <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap"><span class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone et-pb-icon et-pb-icon-circle">N</span></span></div> <div class="et_pb_blurb_container"> <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><span>Supports Power Over Ethernet Proximity Card Readers</span></h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_9"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_11 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_cta_0 et_animated et_hover_enabled et_pb_promo et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark"> an Independent Physical Security Consultant who specializes in commercial electronic access control systems?
This question is addressed in the article above.
Right Here!!!
In this complete guide of Access Control System Manufacturers, we review the pros and cons of a variety of manufacturers who specialize in access control systems (both) hardware and software for door entry security systems. Stay Tuned as we are going to continue to add more reviews over time…
If you’re searching for the best access control system for your facility- reading our reviews will help in the research process. As an independent security consultant, it’s our job to separate the “Marketing Hype of Manufacturers” from what works in-the-field and what has challenges or is not a good fit for specific applications. Not all access control systems are created equal and some vary heavily as to what capacity they can handle, to specific features some of which are mandatory for organizations.
Different types of product brands deliver different solution offerings and it’s important for end-users to do their due diligence before selecting an access control platform because the decision could cause issues down-the-line with further integrations or the scale of your system. There is still a lot of confusion around which product is the best and there are a lot of variables that go into this decision- such as:
Does your facility have existing magnetic locks or door strikes?
Do you need to integrate your system with other aspects of security like video surveillance?
Is there compatibility problems with specific manufacture hardware?
What is the best access control platform for my type of business?
Do you require global anti-passback?
What type of Mustering Reports does the system offer?
Does the system support Weigand, Mercury boards or the OSDP Protocol?
Is there a specific brand I should use for smaller door count?
Here are the access control system reviews for the product brands in the industry that gives you an idea to pick the best option.
Access Control System Manufacturers
Here is the list of the most popular access control system manufacturers, we are constantly testing different brand products and updating this list:
Genetec
Lenel
Keyscan
Openpath
Criteria to evaluate the access control system manufacturers review
Secure Technology
Pricing
Training Availability
System integration
System installation requirements and maintenance
Scalability, Flexibility and ease of use
Cloud Hosting vs On-Premise
Integration Capabilities: Protocol - mercury, Weigand, OSDP, or anything else
Customer support
Supports Power Over Ethernet Proximity Card Readers
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Umbrella Security Systems is an Independent Physical Security Consultant who specializes in commercial electronic access control systems. We have the experience to cut through the marketing hype of manufacturer’s and deliver a complete solution incorporating all aspects of your security system. We independently apply rigorous tests benchmarking performance, quality and reliability on all products recommended to our end-user clients. Every business (and door) is different- Get a free consultation from us to set you on the right track.