Keys are simple. Key cards are smart. Which one is right for you? Here’s the short answer.
Keys are fine if…
- You have one location.
- Only a few people need to get in.
- People almost never quit or lose keys.
Key cards win if…
- Workers come and go.
- You rekey more than once a year.
- You want to know who came in and when.
- You have more than one location.
The real cost of keys
Every time a worker leaves with a key, you should rekey. That’s a service call every time. With key cards, you just turn off the old card from your phone. It takes seconds.
What about the power going out?
Good systems have battery backup. And exit doors always let people out. That’s the law, and we set it up that way.
The bottom line
If you rekey a lot, or you want to know who’s coming in, key cards usually pay for themselves. If not, good locks and a smart key plan may be all you need.
Not sure? Book a free security walkthrough. We’ll look at your doors and tell you straight.