KisiFit

Overview

KisiFit is a hardware-and-software access-control system for fitness facilities that want to manage member entry without relying on a staffed front desk. It suits operators who need access tied to memberships, schedules, or multiple locations, but the per-location price is only part of the cost because installation is extra.

Members can enter around the clock using a phone or badge. Operators can grant or revoke access remotely, and fitness CRM connections can automate permissions around membership tiers, payments, and schedules. That makes KisiFit a stronger fit for facilities that want entry control integrated with membership operations than for a business seeking software alone.

Key features

Member access and automation

Branded-app and other Kisi access methods let members unlock doors, while supported mobile credentials, QR or barcode entry, visitor passes, membership validation, and scheduled rules cover different entry workflows. Remote permission changes are useful when a membership or schedule changes, without requiring staff to manage every adjustment at the door.

CRM integration can connect access to membership tiers, payment status, and schedules. Standard includes CRM integration, while Pro adds CRM and VMS integration; that difference makes Standard a practical step up for operators who need membership-linked entry, while Pro is aimed at broader integration needs. Kiosk Pro can support check-ins, bookings, day passes, free trials, and promotions, depending on setup, so it can extend self-service but should not be assumed to include every workflow by default.

Security and reporting

Camera integration can detect tailgating and send real-time alerts, adding a way to flag unauthorized entry behind a member. Kisi describes encryption in transit and at rest, two-factor authentication or SAML single sign-on, and role-based access with audit logs. The company lists ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications, and says its solution is ISO 27001 certified.

Access logs and real-time insights can help operators review entry activity and inform decisions about staffing, opening hours, and space use. Place analytics and reporting are included in Pro, which makes that tier more relevant to organizations that want those insights as a defined plan feature.

Hardware, support, and installation

Kisi says Controller Pro 2 is the only required hardware to deploy the system; access credentials are optional. The quoted price includes 24/7 support, a five-year hardware warranty, and over-the-air updates. Installation is not included, however: a gym can self-install or pay a third-party installer, so the subscription price does not represent the full setup cost.

Pricing

KisiFit has no free plan and offers a 30-day trial. Pricing is per location, with discounts available on annual contracts. The entry price is relatively accessible for a small site, but door, user, and admin caps mean operators should compare their actual footprint with each tier before choosing.

• Base — $99 a month: Up to 2 locations, 1 door (more can be added), 200 active users (more can be added), and 1 admin. It is the starting point for a small operation willing to work within the admin limit and add capacity if needed.
• Standard — $149 a month: Up to 5 locations, 1 door (more can be added), 1,000 active users (more can be added), up to 2 admins, and CRM integration. It fits a growing operator that needs membership-linked access and more users than Base permits, but still has a one-door base allowance.
• Pro — $199 a month: Unlimited locations, 2 doors (more can be added), unlimited users, up to 5 admins, CRM and VMS integration, API and SDK access, and place analytics and reporting. It is the clearest fit for multi-site operators or those needing broader integrations and reporting; the two-door allowance remains a constraint for larger facilities unless more doors are added.
• Elite — $299 a month: Includes Pro, plus tailored functionalities, reports and analytics, and integrations. It is for organizations that need a tailored configuration rather than the standard Pro package.

Elite is described as a tailored solution per location. Across the plans, added doors and users can affect the amount beyond the stated starting price. Installation costs are separate, and annual contracts may reduce the subscription price.

Platforms

KisiFit supports Android, iOS, web, and API access. This mix covers member-facing mobile use as well as browser-based and programmatic access for operators and integrations.

Who it's for

KisiFit is presented for gyms, boutique studios, wellness and recovery spaces, golf simulators, martial arts facilities, and franchises. It is best suited to operators who want to automate member entry, support unstaffed or round-the-clock access, and manage several locations or connect access to a fitness CRM. A small facility that needs only a basic door system may find the hardware, installation, and plan-capacity decisions more than it needs.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Membership and schedule-based access automation can reduce manual permission changes as member status shifts.
• Pros: 24/7 entry by phone or badge supports facilities operating beyond front-desk hours.
• Pros: Pro includes unlimited locations and users, API and SDK access, and reporting, giving larger operators room to centralize access operations.
• Pros: The quoted price includes 24/7 support, a five-year hardware warranty, and over-the-air updates.
• Cons: Installation is excluded, so operators must install themselves or pay a third party.
• Cons: Lower tiers have meaningful limits on locations, doors, users, and admins; adding capacity may increase the final cost.
• Cons: The system depends on hardware, and one or two included doors may not cover a facility's entry points.

Alternatives

Seam is worth considering when a freemium option and lower-cost device actions matter more than KisiFit's fitness-specific access automation: its Unit Access plan is $5 a month and allows 5 actions/device/day, with full API access, webhooks, and supported-brand coverage.

Kisi is the broader option to compare when the fitness-focused workflows of KisiFit are not the priority; its One Security Platform plan starts at $99 a month for SMBs, with an admin dashboard, while hardware and add-ons might be required.

Brivo Security Suite is another paid access-control option for readers comparing security platforms.

Beckon Access is a paid option with a free plan and a club-management add-on priced at €99 a month for memberships, contracts, user accounting, SEPA direct debit, and online payments.

Avigilon Alta Access is a paid alternative with Basic and Premium plans that include API and webhooks, alerts, reports, and access rules.

re:membr Access Control is a paid option for readers comparing access-control software.

Echino.Access offers a paid Premium plan with a demo-led sales process and tailored terms.

Sentry Interactive is another paid option to compare for access control.

Browse Gym Access Control Software for more fitness-focused options, or Property Access Control Software for a broader property-access shortlist.

Verdict

KisiFit is a strong choice for gyms and studios that want member access connected to memberships, schedules, and multiple locations, with support and a long hardware warranty included. Choose it when those operational links justify the subscription and installation costs; look elsewhere if you need a free plan, a software-only setup, or generous door and admin capacity at the lowest tier.