Access Control Systems Comparison

KIN D First Access Express/Advanced CloudACS

No software to install √ — √
No PC or server hardware required √ — √
Seamless system updates ensures system is always √ — √
up to date
Automatic connection to server √ — √
Administer from anywhere—authorize access, √ — √
revoke access, change schedules, etc.
Control system from anywhere—unlock door, lock — — √
door, etc.
Multiple system admins √ √ √
Customizable view based on login — — √
Reader capacity 1,000+ 1,000+ 1,000+
Choice of readers and credentials—Wiegand readers — √ √
such as prox card/fob, RF, fingerprint, keypad, etc.
Supports smartphone credentials √ Yes — with our KIN W Yes — with our KIN W
User capacity 100,000+ 5,000 — Express 100,000
100,000 — Advanced
Credentials per user 1 5 5
Customizable user fields — 10 10
Access schedules 1000+ 255 255
Unlock schedules — 255 255
Holiday schedules — √ √
Audit report √ √ √
Extensive system reports — — √
Alarm notifications √ √ √
Door contact input — √ √
Request-to-exit input — √ √
Forced entry detection — √ √
Relay for door operator — √ √
Photo badge integration* — Yes — First Access Advanced —
CCTV integration* — Yes — First Access Advanced —
SQL database — √ √
Operates during local network outage √ √ √
Does not require smartphone cellular data for access — √ √
at reader
Automatic cloud backup of system data √ — √
Choice between one-time
Monthly subscription permanent user purchase — √
or monthly subscription
Software key required — Yes — First Access Advanced —
Recurring revenue for installer √ — √

* Software integration purchased separately. CCTV integration with Uniview NVR.

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