Brivo
Cloud-based access control and security for commercial real estate.
About Brivo
Brivo is the leading cloud-based access control and smart building security platform serving commercial real estate, multifamily, enterprise, healthcare, education, and retail. The Brivo Security Suite provides access control, video surveillance, visitor management, identity management, intrusion detection, and smart home automation — all managed from a unified cloud platform. With 100M+ credentials managed and 24M+ users, Brivo is the largest cloud access control provider. The platform enables CRE owners to offer smart building amenities, improve security, and generate ancillary revenue.
✓ Pros
✓Largest cloud access control provider — 100M+ credentials, 24M+ users
✓Unified platform covering access, video, visitor, and intrusion
✓Strong CRE and multifamily features with rent revenue tools
✓Open API enables integration with property management platforms
✓Mobile credentials and smart locks for modern tenant experience
✗ Cons
✗Hardware costs in addition to software subscription
✗Requires professional installation for access control hardware
✗Enterprise pricing — not accessible for small properties
✗Some features require additional Brivo subscriptions
Who This Is For
Roles
Company Size
Property Types
Brivo Features
✦ Cloud Access Control
Manage door access across properties from a unified cloud dashboard with mobile credentials.
✦ Smart Readers
Modern card readers supporting mobile credentials, PIN, and traditional key cards.
✦ Smart Locks
WiFi and BLE-enabled smart locks for offices, common areas, and amenity spaces.
✦ Emergency Lockdown
Instant lockdown capabilities for emergency situations across all connected doors.
✦ Video Surveillance
Cloud-managed video cameras with real-time viewing, playback, and analytics.
✦ Intrusion Detection
Integrated intrusion alarm systems with cloud monitoring.
✦ Commercial Alarm Monitoring
24/7 professional monitoring services for security events.
✦ Visitor Management
Digital visitor registration, badge printing, pre-registration, and access provisioning.
✦ Identity Management
Centralized identity management connecting access with HR and directory systems.
✦ Mobile Management
Mobile app for tenants and building staff to manage access on the go.
✦ Open API
Well-documented API for integrating access control with property management and building systems.
✦ Integration Marketplace
Pre-built integrations with leading property tech and building management platforms.
✦ Analytics
Access and occupancy analytics for understanding building utilization patterns.
Integrations
HqO (Tenant Experience)VTS (Leasing)Yardi (Property Management)RealPage (Property Management)Microsoft Azure AD (Identity)
Company Info
Company
Brivo, Inc.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Employees
500+
Funding
Private, backed by Vista Equity Partners
Brivo FAQ
How much does Brivo cost?
Brivo does not publish pricing; it is subscription + hardware. Contact the vendor for a quote.
Who is Brivo for?
Brivo is built for Property Manager, Facility Manager, Security Director, working with commercial, office, retail, industrial properties.
What are alternatives to Brivo?
Popular property management alternatives include Buildium, HappyCo, Hightower.
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