HotelBuddy vs. Secom vs. Gantner: Which is a Better Fit?

HotelBuddy Mobile Key

Door Hardware

Door Hardware and Locks
Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷

Access Management

Access Management (Cloud Based)
Access Management Solution (Server Based)
Guest Management Dashboard
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.
Multi-Property Management

Manage access across multiple properties in your portfolio from a centralized dashboard.
Notifications

Guest App

Mobile App
Whitelabel Capability
Remote Checkin
Keyless Entry

Mobile Check-In / check-in from anywhere / save time, eliminate the line. Mobile keyless entry / secure room access via smartphone / most secure form of room entry, receive mobile key prior to arrival, straight-to-room, eliminates plastic keycard waste and cost
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch

Compatibility

Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch
Developer SDK

Software development kit (SDK) that enables hotels to leverage the product capabilities and build them into their own app.
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.

Secom Kriegner Zutrittskontrollsysteme

Door Hardware

Door Hardware and Locks
Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷

Access Management

Access Management (Cloud Based)
Access Management Solution (Server Based)
Guest Management Dashboard
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.
Multi-Property Management

Manage access across multiple properties in your portfolio from a centralized dashboard.
Notifications

Guest App

Mobile App
Whitelabel Capability
Remote Checkin
Keyless Entry

Mobile Check-In / check-in from anywhere / save time, eliminate the line. Mobile keyless entry / secure room access via smartphone / most secure form of room entry, receive mobile key prior to arrival, straight-to-room, eliminates plastic keycard waste and cost
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch

Compatibility

Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch
Developer SDK

Software development kit (SDK) that enables hotels to leverage the product capabilities and build them into their own app.
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.

Gantner

Door Hardware

Door Hardware and Locks
Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷

Access Management

Access Management (Cloud Based)
Access Management Solution (Server Based)
Guest Management Dashboard
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.
Multi-Property Management

Manage access across multiple properties in your portfolio from a centralized dashboard.
Notifications

Guest App

Mobile App
Whitelabel Capability
Remote Checkin
Keyless Entry

Mobile Check-In / check-in from anywhere / save time, eliminate the line. Mobile keyless entry / secure room access via smartphone / most secure form of room entry, receive mobile key prior to arrival, straight-to-room, eliminates plastic keycard waste and cost
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch

Compatibility

Door Lock Upgrade Kit

Offers a kit to upgrade existing door locks so hotels don't have to replace all existing hardware in order to go live.÷
Apple Watch App

Ability for guests to unlock their guest room using their Apple Watch
Developer SDK

Software development kit (SDK) that enables hotels to leverage the product capabilities and build them into their own app.
Google Wallet Integration

Store keys in Google Wallet to allow guests and staff to open any door which they have access to with a tap of their smartphone instead of having to open the Web App providing increased security and convenience.

What Customers Are Saying

Most Recent Review

Digital hotel key is the future of guests access management

Executive director

Secom doesn’t have any clients that have vouched for the product

Gantner doesn’t have any clients that have vouched for the product

Most Positive Review

A convenient upgrade that eliminates the need to carry extra accessories and reduces plastic waste.

Front Office Manager from Tartu (Estonia)

Most Critical

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