Smart Locks
RemoteLock
Cloud-based smart lock access control for vacation rentals
Solid Option
Solid access control platform held back by hardware reliability and support concerns
From $6/listing • No free trial
Comparison
RemoteLock vs Schlage
Pricing, pros and cons, and buyer-fit side-by-side. Pick the one that matches your operation — or see why neither should.
Smart Locks
Schlage
WiFi smart deadbolts with built-in code scheduling for vacation rentals
Best Value
Subscription-free WiFi lock with 100-code capacity and native Airbnb support
Contact sales • No free trial
✓Editorial verdict
Which Should You Pick: RemoteLock or Schlage?
Pick RemoteLock if you manage 5+ properties across multiple booking channels and need centralized fleet management with dozens of PMS integrations and multi-brand hardware flexibility. Pick Schlage if you're an Airbnb-focused host who wants a subscription-free smart lock with native Airbnb integration, 100 access codes, and a 3-year warranty.
Editorial perspective from the RemoteLock side; factual claims about Schlage are drawn from its review.
Pricing Side-by-Side
RemoteLock
Full pricing →From $6/listing • No free trial
Premium
$6/lock/mo
Billed annually; hardware extra (~$279+ per lock)
All portfolio sizes
- Centralized cloud access control across all locks
- PMS integrations for automated guest code delivery
- Scheduled access (check-in/check-out windows)
- Mobile app + web dashboard
- Audit log of all lock events
Enterprise
$12/lock/mo
Hardware extra; volume discounts on hardware available
Larger portfolios needing advanced features
- Everything in Premium
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Priority customer support
- Custom integrations and API workflows
- SSO and team-management features
Schlage
Full pricing →Contact sales • No free trial
Custom
One-time hardware purchase with no monthly subscription fees from Schlage. Third-party bridge services like RemoteLock may charge additional monthly fees (e.g. $9/mo per Airbnb Community discussion). Hardware MSRP varies by model and is not verified.
Try SchlageWhat each tool does well — and where it falls short
What RemoteLock does well
Seamless PMS integration automates guest code workflows
Connects with Hostfully, Guesty, Track, and other PMSs to automatically generate and deliver access codes tied to reservations. Reduces manual key handoff entirely.
One dashboard to monitor and control all locks remotely
Cloud-based centralized console shows real-time access logs, sends alerts, and lets managers control devices across all properties from anywhere.
Broad hardware compatibility across major lock brands
Supports Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, and August locks, so operators can choose hardware that fits their property type and budget rather than being locked into one manufacturer.
What Schlage does well
100 unique access codes with time-based scheduling
Per Schlage's vacation rental blog, the Encode family lets operators schedule codes to be active only at certain times. This enables sophisticated guest rotation across high-turnover properties without running out of code slots.
Zero recurring fees from Schlage
Per Reviews.org and ButterflyMX, there are no monthly subscriptions or feature-gating fees. The only Schlage cost is the initial hardware purchase, keeping ongoing OpEx at zero.
Industry-leading 3-year warranty on mechanical and digital components
Per Sunrise2Sunset Vacation Rentals, Schlage offers the best warranty in the category. This reduces long-term replacement risk for operators deploying locks across multiple properties.
Native Airbnb integration without a bridge service
Schlage announced direct Airbnb integration in March 2024 for US and Canada hosts. This eliminates the need for third-party middleware and the monthly fees that come with it.
Where RemoteLock falls short
Lock hardware failures reported well before expected lifespan
Capterra reviewers report that despite significant investment, nearly every lock has required replacement, with many failing in under two years from moisture damage and sudden failures.
Customer support is hard to reach and slow to resolve issues
Users report difficulty contacting anyone, resolution processes stretching weeks or months, and no emergency services — a significant gap for a product that controls property access.
Monthly per-lock fees add up on top of upfront hardware costs
At $6/lock/month plus ~$279+ per lock in hardware, the total cost of ownership can be substantial for larger portfolios compared to simpler one-time-purchase solutions.
Where Schlage falls short
Battery life averages only 3-5 months
Per Suiteop's comparison, direct-to-WiFi locks have high power consumption. At scale, this means scheduling battery replacements every quarter across your entire portfolio.
WiFi reliability directly impacts lock functionality
Per GoGuidebook, users report intermittent WiFi dropouts that temporarily disable remote control or status updates, often correlated to weak router signals or network congestion.
Auto-lock can cause guest lockouts
Per the GoGuidebook review, guests unfamiliar with auto-lock behavior can get locked out if the access code wasn't properly shared or understood, requiring additional guest education.
Which Should You Pick
Pick RemoteLock if
Property managers with 5+ units who need centralized access control and automated code delivery through PMS integration.
Skip RemoteLock if
You're a single-property host on a tight budget — the required subscription on top of hardware costs may not justify the investment.
Pick Schlage if
Large portfolio operators needing reliable WiFi locks with extensive code management (100 unique codes) and established PMS integrations like Hostaway and Guesty.
Skip Schlage if
You prioritize minimal maintenance overhead — battery life averaging 3-5 months requires regular replacement scheduling compared to competitors offering 12+ months.
Where RemoteLock and Schlage actually differ
- RemoteLock integrates with dozens of PMS platforms including Hostfully, Guesty, and Track for automated code delivery across all booking channels; Schlage's native PMS connectivity is limited to Airbnb and Hostaway, with other platforms requiring RemoteLock itself as a paid bridge at ~$9/lock/month.
- Schlage charges zero monthly subscription fees — one-time hardware purchase only; RemoteLock charges $6/lock/month (Premium) or $12/lock/month (Enterprise) on top of ~$279+ per compatible lock in hardware costs.
- RemoteLock supports four major lock brands (Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, August) through a single centralized dashboard; Schlage is a single manufacturer with no multi-brand fleet management capability.
- Schlage has native direct Airbnb integration since March 2024 with no intermediary required; RemoteLock has no confirmed direct Airbnb connection and requires a PMS middleman to bridge Airbnb bookings to lock codes.
- Schlage backs hardware with a 3-year warranty on mechanical and digital components; RemoteLock users report third-party lock hardware failures within two years, with warranty claims handled by each hardware manufacturer separately.
Common objections
- Schlage has no monthly fees and a 3-year warranty — why pay $6/lock/month for RemoteLock?
- For Airbnb-focused hosts with under 10 properties, Schlage's zero-subscription model genuinely wins on cost and simplicity. But RemoteLock's fee buys you centralized fleet management across your entire portfolio, real-time access logs in one dashboard, and automated code delivery through dozens of PMS platforms — not just Airbnb and Hostaway. The irony is that Schlage is one of the hardware brands RemoteLock manages: you can buy Schlage Encode locks and add RemoteLock as the management layer when you outgrow Schlage's native integrations.
- Schlage has native Airbnb integration without a bridge — doesn't RemoteLock's PMS dependency make it worse for Airbnb hosts?
- For Airbnb-only hosts, yes — Schlage's direct integration is simpler and cheaper than routing through a PMS just to get RemoteLock working with Airbnb. But if you take bookings from Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct channels, RemoteLock's broad PMS integration layer handles all channels through one dashboard. The PMS requirement is a genuine drawback for single-channel hosts but an asset for multi-channel operators who already use a PMS like Guesty or Hostfully.
- Schlage's 3-5 month battery life is a known weakness — does RemoteLock's dashboard help manage that?
- RemoteLock's centralized dashboard does provide battery status monitoring across your fleet, which helps you schedule replacements proactively rather than getting surprised by a dead lock before a guest arrival. That visibility has real operational value at 10+ properties. But the battery drain is inherent to Schlage's WiFi-direct architecture regardless of which platform manages it — RemoteLock doesn't fix it, it just helps you track it. For operators who find the 3-5 month cycle unacceptable, RemoteLock's multi-brand flexibility lets you swap to Yale or Kwikset hardware with potentially better battery performance without changing your management platform.
Keep Digging
RemoteLock
Solid access control platform held back by hardware reliability and support concerns
Schlage
Subscription-free WiFi lock with 100-code capacity and native Airbnb support