# Alternatives to Gallagher Security

Gallagher Security is a New Zealand-based access control and perimeter security vendor used by government, critical infrastructure, and large enterprise sites that need high-assurance credentialing. Its OneLink Cloud product (winner of a 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity award) adds mobile-based cloud management on top of Gallagher's traditional on-prem controller hardware.

Gallagher Security ranks #2 of 12 in Physical access control, with an Alt Score of 93. It is proprietary and available on Windows, iOS, Android and Web. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.

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Category: Physical access control

## Where Gallagher Security stands out

- **On-prem option** — 1 of 12 apps with a verified answer have this

## Overview

- **Who it's for**: Organizations that need physical access control at any scale, from single-site small and medium businesses to large enterprises, government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, and education sites managing thousands of doors across multiple locations.
- **What you get**: A vertically integrated hardware-and-software system: Gallagher-manufactured controllers, readers, and HBUS modules paired with the Command Centre software platform for access control, intruder alarms, and perimeter security, plus mobile apps (Command Centre Mobile, Mobile Connect), a browser-based Command Centre Web portal, and a Kenai-powered visitor management system. A separate cloud-hosted Gallagher SMB product serves smaller, single-to-multi-site businesses without on-site servers.
- **How it works**: Readers and credentials (cards, mobile Bluetooth credentials, biometrics) send access requests to Gallagher controllers, which make access decisions in real time and communicate over the HBUS protocol; the on-premise Command Centre server centralizes policy, permissions, alarms, and reporting for administrators, while Command Centre Web and mobile apps provide remote and off-site management. The platform connects to third-party systems (video, HR/identity providers such as Active Directory and Okta, elevators, intercoms, building management) through native interfaces, a REST API, and Independent Software Vendor integrations.

## Profile

- **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-30)
- **Platforms**: Windows, iOS, Android, Web
- **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-30)

## Ranked alternatives

| # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms |
|---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | [Avigilon Alta Access](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/avigilon-alta.md) | 93 | ? | Web, iOS, Android |
| 2 | [Genea](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/genea.md) | 93 | Proprietary | iOS, Android, Web |
| 3 | [Kastle Systems](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/kastle.md) | 93 | Proprietary | iOS, Android, Web |
| 4 | [Kisi](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/kisi.md) | 93 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android |
| 5 | [Rhombus](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/rhombus.md) | 93 | Proprietary | iOS, Android, Web |
| 6 | [Swiftlane](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/swiftlane.md) | 93 | Proprietary | iOS, Android, Web |
| 7 | [Verkada](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/verkada.md) | 93 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android |
| 8 | [Brivo](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/brivo.md) | 89 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android |
| 9 | [ProdataKey](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/prodatakey.md) | 89 | ? | iOS, Android, Web |
| 10 | [SALTO KS](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/salto-ks.md) | 85 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android |
| 11 | [ButterflyMX](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/butterflymx.md) | 81 | Proprietary | Web, iOS, Android |

Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/

## Feature comparison

Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified).

| Physical access control checklist | Gallagher Security | Avigilon Alta Access | Genea | Kastle Systems | Kisi | Rhombus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ? | ? | Subscription | ? | Subscription | Subscription |
| Starts at | ? | ? | ? | ? | $99/mo | $199/door/yr |
| License | Proprietary | ? | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Mobile / smartphone unlock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keycard / fob / badge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud-managed | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video intercom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visitor management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote unlock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access schedules & rules | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit logs & reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-site management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Directory sync (Google / Azure / SCIM) | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API & integrations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-prem option | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |

## Sources

Sources for Gallagher Security. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.

- **Platforms**: Windows, iOS, Android, Web — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Blog/Flexible-intercom-solutions-with-SIP-Integration> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Note: Windows confirmed here (Command Centre operator workstation client). iOS confirmed via official Apple App Store listing 'Gallagher Command Centre' by Gallagher Group Ltd (apps.apple.com/us/app/gallagh
  - Quote: “the audio and video data is processed through the Operator's Windows machine”
- **Status**: active — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Product-Ranges/Command-Centre> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “With twice-yearly software updates, we ensure your system stays ahead of emerging challenges, improving security and operational performance each year.”
- **License**: Proprietary — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Legal/Software-License-and-Maintenance-Terms-and-Conditions> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “you are granted a non-exclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free license to use the Software at the Site(s).”
- **Mobile / smartphone unlock**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Mobile-Solutions> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Unlock secure areas via Bluetooth using your mobile device”
- **Keycard / fob / badge**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Access-Control> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Use secure card readers, mobile credentials, and biometric devices to manage and verify access permissions.”
- **Cloud-managed**: Partial — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Product-Ranges/SMB> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Note: Full cloud-native management applies to the SMB product line. The flagship Command Centre platform is on-premise/server-based; Command Centre Web adds cloud/remote portal access but data 'remains secu
  - Quote: “Gallagher SMB is a cloud-based security system designed to make business protection effortless”
- **Video intercom**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Blog/Flexible-intercom-solutions-with-SIP-Integration> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Note: Delivered via Gallagher's SIP integration connecting third-party SIP-enabled intercom hardware to Command Centre, not a Gallagher-manufactured intercom.
  - Quote: “View an intercom video.”
- **Visitor management**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Visitor-Management> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “A cloud-based visitor management system, powered by Kenai, delivers a seamless, secure, and modern way to manage people, processes, and access across any physical site”
- **Remote unlock**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Mobile-Solutions> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “With Command Centre Mobile and Command Centre Web, you can manage alarms, control access points, and respond to events from your mobile device.”
- **Access schedules & rules**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Access-Control> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Assign roles, set access schedules, and monitor activity through our centralized platform, Command Centre”
- **Audit logs & reporting**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Product-Ranges/Command-Centre> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Reduce administrative time and costs by easily and quickly producing a range of automated and scheduled reports, designed to prove compliance with regulations and standards”
- **Multi-site management**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Access-Control> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Gallagher's Command Centre supports multi-site deployments from a single management interface, allowing administrators to assign, modify, and revoke access permissions across geographically distribute”
- **Directory sync (Google / Azure / SCIM)**: Partial — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Integrations> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Note: Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) SSO, and Okta are confirmed (Entra ID SSO also documented in a dedicated setup blog post). No explicit mention of Google Workspace directory sync or the
  - Quote: “Synchronize physical and logical access by integrating Command Centre with identity providers like Microsoft® Active Directory and Okta.”
- **API & integrations**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Product-Ranges/Command-Centre> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Note: Listed as a licensable Command Centre feature. Extensive third-party integration catalog (VMS, intercoms, elevators, HR, identity, biometrics, etc.) documented on the Integrations solutions page.
  - Quote: “Rest API”
- **On-prem option**: Yes — <https://security.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Access-Control> (verified 2026-07-30)
  - Quote: “Command Centre: A highly-customizable, server-based access control, intruder detection, and building management solution for enterprise sites with complex security requirements.”

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