Kisi
About
Kisi is a cloud-based, mobile-first access control platform designed for modern workplaces. The system uses smartphones as digital keys, eliminating traditional key cards. Integrates with HR systems, visitor management tools, and building automation platforms. Serves tech-forward organizations, coworking spaces, and mid-market commercial tenants who prioritize a modern employee experience over traditional security hardware.
Details
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Ideal Customer
- Kisi's primary sweet spot is small-to-midsize businesses, with Capterra reporting 78% of reviewers coming from small businesses.
- Core use-case fits include modern offices, coworking spaces, gyms and fitness studios, and multi-location commercial real estate operators.
Key Differentiators
- Kisi positions itself as the highest-rated access control solution on the market, claiming a 4.5-star rating on G2 and Capterra, and has received the IF Design Award (Germany) and Good Design Award (Japan) for its hardware aesthetics.
- It distinguishes itself through a fully cloud-native, mobile-first architecture with over-the-air hardware updates — eliminating on-site server infrastructure — and supports five communication channels (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, and cellular) in a single reader.
Industries Served
- Kisi serves a broad range of industries including fitness and wellness (gyms, yoga studios, pilates studios), coworking and shared workspaces, commercial real estate, high-tech and IT, healthcare and labs, education, local government, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and financial services.
- The platform is used to help healthcare customers maintain HIPAA-compliant access environments and supports PCI DSS physical security requirements for financial and retail settings.
Service Coverage
- Kisi operates globally, with its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York and a second office in Stockholm, Sweden, supported by a distributed remote team spanning America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- The platform secures over 500 million square feet of facilities across more than 50 countries, with over 1 million active users.
Partnerships
- Kisi maintains a formal Channel Partner Program for security resellers and installers, offering upfront hardware revenue and recurring software commissions, managed through PartnerStack.
- A separate Integration Partner Program is available for software platforms in fitness, coworking, real estate, and workplace management that embed Kisi access control directly into their offerings.
Company Size & Ownership
- Kisi was founded in 2012 in Munich, Germany and relocated to New York in 2013.
- Employee count estimates vary across sources, with Kisi's own about page listing 60+ employees, PitchBook citing approximately 193, and LeadIQ estimating 201–500 — likely reflecting contractor and global remote team inclusion.
Compliance & Certifications
- Kisi holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications, both validated annually by independent third-party auditors.
- The platform is also GDPR and CCPA compliant and holds NDAA and TAA compliance designations for its hardware.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
2 offeringsKisi Cloud Access Control
Mobile-first cloud access control using smartphones as digital keys. Supports BLE, NFC, and traditional card credentials. Integrates with HR platforms (BambooHR, Rippling), visitor management, and workspace tools (Slack, Google Workspace). Per-door subscription pricing with no long-term contracts.
Kisi Reader Pro
Proprietary door reader hardware with built-in camera for visual verification, multi-credential support (mobile, card, PIN), and tamper detection. Designed for modern office aesthetics with a slim, wall-mounted form factor.
Considering Kisi?
Our team will work with you to determine if Kisi is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.