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OpenKey
OpenKey is a mobile-key specialist that sits as a credential layer between PMS and existing electronic locks. Broad lock-vendor compatibility makes it the standard retrofit choice.
Target segment
Independent hotels with existing electronic locks wanting to add mobile-key issuance without lock replacement.
Pricing
Per-room/month subscription, typically USD 3-8 per room. Hardware is the operator's existing locks.
Source: OpenKey
Strengths
Retrofit without lock replacement
Adds mobile-key issuance to existing compatible electronic locks.
Broad lock-vendor compatibility
Works with Salto, Assa Abloy, Onity, dormakaba and others.
Low capital cost
No hardware replacement; subscription only.
Trade-offs
Requires compatible electronic locks
Properties with mechanical-only locks need lock hardware first.
When to choose
Choose OpenKey when existing locks are compatible and the property wants to add mobile-key without capex.
When to avoid
Avoid when the property is doing a new build or full lock replacement; a native smart-lock vendor (Salto) is more integrated.
Common integrations
Salto, Assa Abloy, Onity, dormakaba; Mews, Cloudbeds, Apaleo; Duve, Canary.
Editorial disclosure
This site is operated by Maciej Dudziak, founder of Guestivo. Guestivo is guest-journey software; its own digital-lock and mobile-key support is on the public roadmap (planned via the Seam lock API, not yet live), so it complements rather than competes with the lock vendors here. Recommendations on this page reflect category fit only.