Kisi
Visitor management software
Physical security software
Kiosk software
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What is Kisi
Kisi is a cloud-managed physical access control platform used to manage door access for offices and other facilities. It supports mobile credentials and integrates with door controllers, readers, and other workplace systems to centralize access administration. Typical users include IT, facilities, and security teams that need to provision access, manage permissions, and review access activity across one or more sites. The product is commonly deployed in modern office environments where remote management and integrations are important.
Cloud-based access administration
Kisi centralizes access provisioning, role-based permissions, and site management in a web console. This model supports distributed teams that need to manage multiple locations without on-premises management servers. It also simplifies common workflows such as onboarding/offboarding and temporary access changes. For organizations standardizing across sites, a single administrative layer can reduce operational overhead.
Mobile-first door access
Kisi supports smartphone-based credentials, which can reduce reliance on physical badges for some use cases. Mobile access can speed up credential issuance and revocation compared with printing and distributing cards. This is useful for contractors, short-term staff, and visitors who require limited access windows. It also aligns with workplaces that already use mobile apps for other employee services.
Integration-friendly security platform
Kisi provides integrations and APIs that allow access control to connect with identity, workplace, and security tooling. This helps organizations align physical access with HR/IT processes and automate provisioning based on user attributes. Integrations can also support audit and reporting workflows by consolidating events into other systems. In environments where multiple workplace tools coexist, integration depth is often a key selection factor.
Not a full VMS suite
While Kisi can support visitor-related workflows through integrations and add-ons, its core focus is access control rather than end-to-end visitor management. Organizations that need advanced visitor screening, ID verification, badge printing, and compliance workflows may require a dedicated visitor management product. This can increase vendor count and integration effort. Fit and scope depend on the organization’s front-desk and compliance requirements.
Hardware and door compatibility constraints
Physical access control deployments depend on compatibility with existing door hardware, wiring, and reader/controller requirements. Some sites may require upgrades or professional installation to meet electrical and security standards. These constraints can affect rollout timelines and total cost compared with purely software-based workplace tools. Multi-site deployments often require site-by-site validation.
Kiosk use is secondary
Kisi is not primarily a general-purpose kiosk software platform for broad digital signage or multi-app kiosk deployments. If an organization needs complex kiosk experiences (multi-workflow check-in, queueing, content rotation, or device fleet controls), it may need a specialized kiosk or workplace experience layer. This can limit Kisi’s suitability when the kiosk is the central user interface. Kiosk requirements should be validated against the specific device and workflow needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| One Security Platform (OSP) | Starting at $99 | Access to admin dashboard; includes access control, visitor management, video surveillance, intrusion detection, analytics & reporting. Hardware/add-ons required; discounts with annual contracts. Source: Kisi pricing page. |
| Visitor Management — Basic | $Free (Starting at) | Unlimited global visitor log, exportable reports, up to 5 visitor access links/QR codes via email (price per location). |
| Visitor Management — Plus | Starting at $99 | Price per location. Host notifications, self check-in interface, badge printing, custom branding, up to 500 access links (email/SMS US only). |
| Visitor Management — Pro | Starting at $199 | Price per location. Customized sign-in fields, signature collection, NDA upload, up to 2,000 access links (email/SMS US only), AD/SCIM directory sync. |
| Coworking/Flex — Standard | Starting at $99 | Price per location. Manage up to 1 location, 50 active monthly users, 2 admins. |
| Coworking/Flex — Essential | Starting at $199 | Price per location. Manage up to 5 locations, 125 active monthly users per location, 5 admins, 1 integration. |
| Coworking/Flex — Pro+ | Starting at $299 | Price per location. Manage up to 10,000 locations, 250 active monthly users per location, API & SDK access, analytics & reporting. |
| Coworking/Flex — Enterprise | Contact us | Custom/enterprise pricing and tailored features. |
Notes: Hardware/add-on prices are listed separately on Kisi's official shop (examples: Controller Pro 2 $850, Reader Pro ~$475, Terminal Pro $595; optional switches/adapters listed). Pricing pages include a Monthly/Annually toggle — the site shows the amounts when Monthly is selected. All pricing and hardware figures taken from Kisi's official site (pricing pages and shop).
Seller details
Kisi Inc.
New York, NY, USA
2012
Private
https://www.kisi.io/
https://x.com/kisiinc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kisi/
