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| Product | Genetec Synergis by Genetec View product | Verkada Access by Verkada View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Genetec Synergis from Genetec focuses on physical access control. Key capabilities: video linkage. Compare it with the leading Physical Security alternatives. | Get the facts on Verkada Access: Apple Wallet badges. Built for commercial building access. Compare it with other Physical Security options before you decide. |
| Product type | IP-Based Physical Access Control System | Cloud-Managed Physical Access Control System |
| Best for | Government, Commercial Facilities, Healthcare, Higher Education, Government Facilities, Corporate Campuses, Healthcare Facilities | Commercial Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Retail |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: no | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | CloudHybridOn-Premise | SaaSCloudOn-Premise |
| Deployment details | On-premises; Hybrid Cloud; On-premises server; Cloud-managed appliance | Cloud SaaS; IoT Hardware Appliance; Cloud SaaS + Verkada Access Hardware Controllers |
| Data residency | Customer Datacenter / Hybrid Cloud | United States; EU; Australia |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: yes |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: yes | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: yes | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: yes | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Electronic LocksSmart ReadersMercury Controllers | Physical Door ControllersSmart Building Hardware |
| Compliance | UL 294OSDP v2ISO 27001FICAM | UL 294FCCSOC 2 Type IINDAA Compliant |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | Mercury SecurityHID GlobalASSA ABLOYAxisGenetec Omnicast | Microsoft Entra IDOktaGoogle WorkspaceVerkada CommandSCIM |
| Industries | GovernmentCommercial FacilitiesHealthcareHigher EducationGovernment FacilitiesCorporate Campuses+1 more | Commercial Real EstateEducationHealthcareRetail |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Genetec | Verkada |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | San Mateo, California, USA |
| Company size | 2,000+ | 2,000+ |
| Founded | 1997 | 2016 |
Overview
What it is
Genetec Synergis
Genetec Synergis from Genetec focuses on physical access control. Key capabilities: video linkage. Compare it with the leading Physical Security alternatives.Verkada Access
Get the facts on Verkada Access: Apple Wallet badges. Built for commercial building access. Compare it with other Physical Security options before you decide.Product type
Genetec Synergis
IP-Based Physical Access Control SystemVerkada Access
Cloud-Managed Physical Access Control SystemBest for
Genetec Synergis
Government, Commercial Facilities, Healthcare, Higher Education, Government Facilities, Corporate Campuses, Healthcare FacilitiesVerkada Access
Commercial Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, RetailPricing
Pricing model
Genetec Synergis
Contact VendorVerkada Access
Contact VendorFree trial
Genetec Synergis
Free trial: noVerkada Access
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Deployment details
Genetec Synergis
On-premises; Hybrid Cloud; On-premises server; Cloud-managed applianceVerkada Access
Cloud SaaS; IoT Hardware Appliance; Cloud SaaS + Verkada Access Hardware ControllersData residency
Genetec Synergis
Customer Datacenter / Hybrid CloudVerkada Access
United States; EU; AustraliaKey features
What it offers
Genetec Synergis
- Open architecture access control
- Non-proprietary hardware support
- TLS/OSDP v2 encryption
- Mobile credentials
- Video linkage
- Physical access control
- Credential lifecycle management
- Emergency facility lockdown
Verkada Access
- Cloud-managed door controllers
- Mobile BLE unlocking
- Apple Wallet badges
- Synchronized camera video integration
- Emergency lockdowns
- Commercial building access
- Touchless smartphone entry
- Visual door verification
Platform & access
API access
Genetec Synergis
API access: yesVerkada Access
API access: yesSingle sign-on (SSO)
Genetec Synergis
SSO: yesVerkada Access
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
Genetec Synergis
RBAC: yesVerkada Access
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Genetec Synergis
Multi-tenant: yesVerkada Access
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Genetec Synergis
Mobile app: yesVerkada Access
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Compliance
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Industries
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Regions
Genetec Synergis
Verkada Access
Vendor
Company
Genetec Synergis
GenetecVerkada Access
VerkadaHeadquarters
Genetec Synergis
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaVerkada Access
San Mateo, California, USACompany size
Genetec Synergis
2,000+Verkada Access
2,000+Founded
Genetec Synergis
1997Verkada Access
2016