--- title: "Gate Sentry Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing - 2026" description: "Review of Gate Sentry Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs." source_url: "https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- [Home](https://www.softwareadvice.com/) / [Visitor Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/) / Gate Sentry Software Advice offers objective insights based on verified user reviews and independent product and market research. When our advisors match you to a software provider, we may earn a referral fee. Overview [Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/)[Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/alternatives/) # Gate Sentry Review Custom quote 1 plan On this page - Overview - User Interface - Popular Alternatives - Pricing and Plans - Features - User Reviews - Popular Comparisons ## Overview Gate Sentry 4.4 [(69)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/) Pricing Pricing available upon request Top Alternatives ### About Gate Sentry Gate Sentry is visitor access management software designed for guard-manned gates and entrances, from gated communities to office buildings. Its tablet-based software system eliminates the need for additional hardware like scanners and computers, centralizing all guard activities into one unified tool. Guards can search for visitors using various criteria, such as resident names, addresses, vendor names, or license plate numbers. The tablet works seamlessly both online and offline, ensuring uninterrupted logging. Additionally, any changes made to the visitor list by users automatically update on the guard's tablet in real-time, providing security staff with the most accurate data and streamlining the visitor check-in process to just 3 seconds. Users have the flexibility to use either the mobile app or the web portal to create and update their visitor lists, allowing them to add or remove visitors anytime, anywhere, using any device. When an authorized visitor is granted access by the guard staff, the user receives arrival notifications via text and email, which are also logged in their history. Sentry Solo is a revolutionary access management software designed for unmanned gates,... entrances, amenities, and other desired access points. It significantly reduces costs by eliminating all hardware and enabling mobile access through the VirtualKey and VirtualKeypad. With the VirtualKey, users can directly open any access point from their mobile device within the Gate Sentry app, eliminating the need for clicks, keys, and fobs. Sentry Solo also extends to visitor access. Users can easily add their visitors' names and phone numbers within the app, classifying them as permanent or temporary. Upon submission, the system automatically sends a text to the visitor, containing a unique 5-digit access code specific to that visitor. Permanent visitors always have access, while temporary visitors' codes expire as set by the user. At the desired access point, visitors will find a QR code instead of a physical keypad. Scanning the QR code on their mobile device triggers the appearance of the VirtualKeypad, without the need for app downloads. Our VirtualKeypad reimagines traditional keypads by making them mobile. Visitors enter their unique 5-digit code, granting them entry. Users receive arrival notifications via text and email, which are also logged in their history. Gate Sentry and Sentry Solo offer unparalleled access control for any access point or property type. Do you work for Gate Sentry? [Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/gate-sentry/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Gate Sentry User Interface ## Popular Gate Sentry Alternatives Main Product Gate Sentry 4.4 [(69)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.49Ease of use - 4.29Value for money - 4.24Customer support - 4.29Functionality Pricing Available upon request Alternative Product [The Receptionist](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/) 4.8 [(329)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.82Ease of use - 4.71Value for money - 4.93Customer support - 4.52Functionality Pricing Starting at $630.00 per year Alternative Product [Visitly](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/visitly-profile/) 4.5 [(49)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/visitly-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.59Ease of use - 4.55Value for money - 4.51Customer support - 4.41Functionality Pricing Starting at $1000.00 per year Alternative Product [Sign In App](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/sign-in-app-profile/) 4.9 [(119)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/sign-in-app-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.74Ease of use - 4.77Value for money - 4.81Customer support - 4.55Functionality Pricing Starting at $600.00 per year Alternative Product [Qminder](https://www.softwareadvice.com/medical/qminder-profile/) 4.8 [(93)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/medical/qminder-profile/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.88Ease of use - 4.72Value for money - 4.69Customer support - 4.75Functionality Pricing Starting at $869.00 per month Alternative Product [Tactic](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/334969-Tactic/) 4.7 [(79)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/334969-Tactic/reviews/) Ratings Breakdown - 4.84Ease of use - 4.77Value for money - 4.73Customer support - 4.71Functionality Pricing Available upon request ## Gate Sentry Pricing and Plans Gate Sentry has one plan. Basic is custom-priced. Basic Contact Vendor for Pricing No plan information available ### How does Gate Sentry pricing compare to alternatives? Explore how Gate Sentry's pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. | Product | Starting price | Free trial | Free version | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Gate Sentry4.4[(69)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/) | Pricing available upon request | Not available | Not available | 4.3 | | [Archie](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/501022-Archie/)4.8[(90)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/501022-Archie/reviews/) | $109.00 /yr | Available | Not available | 4.8 | | [Swiftlane](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/swiftlane-profile/)4.6[(129)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/swiftlane-profile/reviews/) | Pricing available upon request | Not available | Not available | 4.6 | | [Vizito](https://www.softwareadvice.com/registration/vizito-profile/)4.7[(169)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/registration/vizito-profile/reviews/) | $29.95 /mo | Available | Not available | 4.6 | | [The Receptionist](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/)4.8[(329)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/reviews/) | $630.00 /yr | Available | Not available | 4.7 | Gate Sentry4.4[(69)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price Pricing available upon request Free trial Not available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.3 - [Archie](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/501022-Archie/)4.8[(90)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/501022-Archie/reviews/) * * * Starting price $109.00 /yr Free trial Available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.8 - [Swiftlane](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/swiftlane-profile/)4.6[(129)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/swiftlane-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price Pricing available upon request Free trial Not available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.6 - [Vizito](https://www.softwareadvice.com/registration/vizito-profile/)4.7[(169)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/registration/vizito-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $29.95 /mo Free trial Available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.6 - [The Receptionist](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/)4.8[(329)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/the-receptionist-for-ipad-profile/reviews/) * * * Starting price $630.00 /yr Free trial Available Free version Not available Value For Money 4.7 ## Gate Sentry Features - Popular features found in Visitor Management Access Controls/Permissions Alerts/Notifications Badge Management Contact Management Digital Signature ID Scanning Parking Management Pre-Registration Self Check-In/Check-Out SMS Messaging Watch List Wireless Internet Access Control - More features of Gate Sentry Access Management Document Management Email Management Employee Directory Mobile Access Registration Management Reporting & Statistics Third-Party Integrations Visitor Tracking Workflow Management ## Gate Sentry User Reviews ## Gate Sentry customer ratings - Overall rating: 4.4/5 - Total reviews: 69 ### Rating distribution - 5 stars: 36 reviews (52%) - 4 stars: 27 reviews (39%) - 3 stars: 5 reviews (7%) - 2 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 1 star: 1 reviews (1%) ### Secondary ratings - Ease of use: 4.5/5 - Value for money: 4.3/5 - Customer support: 4.2/5 - Functionality: 4.3/5 --- ### Construction Owner for a new Build - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Construction - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · daily - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros It's nice to know who is visiting our site, when the arrive. I believe it helps with theft and risk. It's also a permanent record of days we were on-site. #### Cons no issues. I did not have any cons. --- ### Gate Sentry Review - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Retail - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · daily - Reviewed: September 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Easy to use, you can add temporary or permanent guests. #### Cons Nothing. It works easily. Maybe you could add a photo ID next to the name for the gate people --- ### Gate Sentry Review - Overall rating: 3/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Real Estate - Company size: 5001-10000 employees - Product usage: less than 1 year · weekly - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Gate Sentry fits our needs but the user experience feels clunky and slightly outdated. I do not understand why Vendors are massed through the neighborhood but that may be a future improve. Overall I think Gate Sentry should look into how modern applications create ease of use and custom elements for the end user. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 2/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Easy to understand and learn. The native app is pretty stable so no issues with it logging me out from time to time. I like that it allows me to add visitors and contractors as both temporary and permanent so there is not a whole lot of need for re-entry. #### Cons When I add a new vendor, I have to scroll to the very bottom of the existing neighborhood list which is very inconvenient. Our address is registered in Gate Sentry but for some reason our neighborhoods’ gate guards cannot locate it all the time so they call us. The process for activating Gate Sentry as new residents was also confusing mostly because the person we initially contacted at the HOA management did not know what Gate Sentry was - it took us escalating to the community manager to resolve the issue. --- ### Great system - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Susan H. - Industry: Computer Software - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · daily - Reviewed: February 2020 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Easy to setup and use. Can now receive guests efficiently #### Cons The UI on the website isn't the most user friendly. The app experience has been better --- ### Great Software for a Neighborhood - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Financial Services - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 3-5 years · weekly - Reviewed: September 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. It’s a great app! #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I like the ability to allow guests access and enter my vendors in one application. It is easy to use the software. #### Cons Actually the software does what I need it to do. If I could have more information on who to contact in my neighborhood association, that would be a good enhancement. --- ### Automatic Notification - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Information Technology and Services - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · daily - Reviewed: February 2020 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 3/5 #### Pros Being notified if someone enters my condominium #### Cons Slow response time, between entrance and notification --- ### Product - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Consumer Services - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · daily - Reviewed: February 2020 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Overall great product, ease gate entry process #### Cons Possible video feed to be added to better see entry --- ### Gate Sentry Review - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Financial Services - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 3-5 years · weekly - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. No issues with the features available #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros You can make real-time updates for the guards also using the system, and their doesn’t appear to be latency. #### Cons It would be nice if it were linked to the call box to speak with a guest or see a guest, then authorize their entry with a button on the app. --- ### Great Product - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Defense & Space - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 3-5 years · weekly - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros I love the fact that I can easily go in and add temporary guests to our list. And when adding them, I can set up an expiration date so to speak so that I don’t have to go back in and remove them. #### Cons Other than the user log in name being case sensitive, that’s my only complaint. --- ### Easy to use - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Industry: Insurance - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: 1-3 years · weekly - Reviewed: February 2020 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Overall I have saved an enormous amount of time not having to constantly call our guard gate to let them know who is coming in. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 3/5 - Functionality: 3/5 #### Pros This Software is relatively easy to use. I have had issues in the past where I will change a setting or add someone and it will revert back to original. I’ve also experienced instances where guards are unable to find people on my list. Overall it’s much better than our prior system. #### Cons The design and appearance is very ugly. --- Showing 1 - 10 of 69 Reviews [See All Reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/reviews/) ## Gate Sentry Popular Comparisons [Archie vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/compare/104436-gate-sentry/vs/501022-Archie/)[Swiftlane vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/swiftlane/)[Vizito vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/vizito/)[The Receptionist vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/the-receptionist-for-ipad/)[Mygate vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/compare/104436-gate-sentry/vs/489522-MyGate/)[WaitWell vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/waitwell/)[Visitly vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/visitly/)[App Registro Visitatori vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/app-registro-visitatori-profile/vs/gate-sentry/)[Sign In App vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/vs/sign-in-app/)[Envoy vs Gate Sentry](https://www.softwareadvice.com/meeting-room/envoy-profile/vs/gate-sentry/) [Compare All Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/visitor-management/gate-sentry-profile/alternatives/) ## See what companies are saying about Software Advice