Running a coworking space means making a lot of decisions that members never see but always feel.
How easy is it to get in the door?
Do their credentials just work?
Can you grant or revoke access without a three-step process?
Door access is one of those things that quietly shapes the entire member experience. Get it right and nobody talks about it. Get it wrong and you hear about it constantly.
The good news: Coworks integrates directly with eight leading access control platforms, so your space management software and your door hardware actually talk to each other. Members get added automatically when they join, access gets removed when memberships lapse, and temporary credentials work for exactly the window you set.
1. Brivo
Brivo has been in the cloud-based access control space for a long time, and it shows. The platform brings together access control, video, and visitor management in one place, which matters for operators who want to stop bouncing between tools.
The Coworks integration means that when someone signs up for a membership, Brivo gets updated automatically. No manual credential entry, no spreadsheet to maintain on the side. When the membership ends, access goes away too.
One standout: Brivo now supports mobile credentials stored directly in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Members can tap their phone or watch near a reader without even opening an app. For a space with dozens or hundreds of members cycling through, removing that friction point makes a real difference.
Brivo is a solid choice if you run a mid-to-large operation, manage multiple locations, or want a platform with a deep feature set and a strong hardware ecosystem.
2. Salto KS
Salto KS stands for "Keys as a Service," and that name tells you a lot about how they think about access. Everything is cloud-based, wireless, and managed remotely.
For coworking operators, the standout feature is time-bound access. When a member books a room, they get credentials that work only during the booking window. Once the booking ends, so does the access. No more chasing people out of conference rooms because there's no mechanism to enforce end times.
The Coworks integration keeps your member list in sync with Salto KS automatically. If a membership lapses, access is removed. If someone upgrades their plan, their doors update accordingly. You can also set up branded mobile access through Salto's KS Custom option, so members open doors through an experience that feels like your space, not a third-party app.
Salto KS works especially well in spaces that rely heavily on room booking and want granular control over who can go where and when.
3. Kisi
Kisi is one of the most recognized names in coworking access control, and for good reason. It was built with flexible workspaces in mind from the start.
Members can unlock doors with their phone, a QR code, or a wave of their hand using the Kisi reader's motion sensor. They can also add their Kisi credentials to Apple Wallet, so unlocking a door is as natural as tapping to pay for coffee.
On the backend, Kisi gives operators detailed access analytics. You can see who's coming in, when, and how often. That kind of data is useful for understanding how your space is actually being used, not just how you think it's being used.
The Coworks integration handles the credential lifecycle automatically. Kisi is a strong fit for operators who want both a clean member-facing experience and real visibility into space utilization.
4. Sentry Interactive (formerly Doordeck)
Sentry Interactive takes a different approach from the others on this list. Rather than replacing your existing hardware, it works with what you already have.
The technology uses NFC through a wireless tile that pairs with your current door system. Members use their phone as the reader. There's no new reader to install on every door.
This makes Sentry Interactive especially appealing if you're working in an older building, have hardware you'd rather not rip out, or want to add mobile access to a system that didn't originally support it. The SDK-based approach also means it can integrate across multiple different access systems, which is useful in complex or multi-floor environments.
For operators who want to modernize the member experience without a full hardware overhaul, Sentry Interactive is worth a close look.
5. PDK (ProdataKey)
PDK was built cloud-native from day one. It's not a legacy system that added a cloud layer later. That distinction matters because it affects how reliably the system behaves and how easy it is to manage remotely.
The Coworks integration ties member status directly to door access. When someone's membership is paused or expires, their PDK credentials are automatically put on hold. When they're current, everything works. You're not manually managing a list.
PDK runs on a mobile-first model. Members use Bluetooth and the PDK app to access the space, and multi-site management lives under one unified dashboard. Software updates are delivered automatically through the cloud, so you're not scheduling downtime for patches.
If you want a clean, modern cloud platform that doesn't carry the baggage of older access control architecture, PDK is worth serious consideration.
6. Unifi (by Ubiquiti)
Unifi is made by Ubiquiti, which many operators already know from networking equipment. The access control product fits that same mold: well-priced hardware, thoughtful design, and a platform that handles operational complexity without overcomplicating things.
What stands out with the Coworks and Unifi integration is how it handles different member types. Long-term members, day pass guests, and people who signed up for a public plan all get the right access automatically based on what they've booked or purchased. No custom setup per person.
Members can unlock doors from the Coworks app itself, or receive a secure link via email to access specific doors without downloading anything. That second option is genuinely useful for meeting room guests and short-term visitors.
If you're already running Ubiquiti networking gear, adding Unifi access control means one less vendor relationship and a tighter integrated system overall.
7. Avigilon Alta
Avigilon Alta was formerly known as Openpath before being acquired by Motorola Solutions. This brought more resources and deeper integration across security tools, but the core product remains focused on cloud-based access that's easy to manage at scale.
The platform supports unlimited users, doors, and sites from a single cloud dashboard. Admins can add or remove people, adjust schedules, and issue or revoke credentials from anywhere. Avigilon Alta also supports paid guest access, meaning you can charge for entry to specific amenities, a useful capability for spaces with parking, fitness areas, or tiered access zones.
The Coworks integration handles member syncing automatically. Avigilon Alta is a good fit for multi-location operators or spaces inside larger commercial buildings where security infrastructure is already centralized.
8. Verkada
Verkada is one of the more versatile platforms on this list because it handles both access control and video surveillance under one roof. If you want one system, one dashboard, and one vendor for doors and cameras, that's Verkada's proposition.
Hardware setup is plug-and-play. Connect it to power and internet and it's online in minutes. Credential options include mobile NFC via Apple Wallet, encrypted keycards, and Bluetooth. The system also runs edge processing, so doors keep working during a network outage.
The Coworks integration means you can manage member access without leaving the Coworks dashboard. You don't need to log into Verkada separately to update credentials as your member roster changes.
Verkada is a strong fit for operators who want an integrated security and access setup, especially if video coverage of the space is a priority.
Find the right access control solution for your coworking space
Your door is the first impression your space makes every single day. The right access control integration means it's also one less thing to think about.
All eight of these platforms connect directly with Coworks, so your space management and access control stay in sync automatically. Members get in when they should. Access gets removed when memberships change. Temporary access works exactly as intended.
If you're evaluating your options or thinking about switching platforms, we're happy to walk you through what the setup looks like. Schedule a chat with the Coworks team and we'll help you find the right fit for your space.
