OpenApp vs RemoteLock for short-term rental access
RemoteLock targets commercial and hospitality operators with smart-lock-centric access — PINs, mobile keys, and property-management integrations for standard lock brands.
OpenApp fits operators whose portfolio mixes gates, relays, local automation, and VRMS/PMS webhooks — hardware RemoteLock does not natively model. See the integrations catalog.
When RemoteLock fits
Section titled “When RemoteLock fits”- Units use supported Wi-Fi / Z-Wave locks (Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, etc.)
- Guest access is PIN or lock-native mobile key
- Per-unit policies inside a lock-hospitality suite are sufficient
- No shared parking gate or dry-contact relays outside their lock catalog
When OpenApp fits
Section titled “When OpenApp fits”| Scenario | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Mixed hardware per building | One API across your integrations |
| App-less guest browser links | Public portal + invite flows |
| Virtual lobby / directory | Virtual Access intercom |
| API-first VRMS automation | Invites + entity actions from booking webhooks |
| Audit across sites | Org model + dashboard review |
Hybrid reality
Section titled “Hybrid reality”Many STR portfolios cannot standardize on one lock brand. RemoteLock excels when locks are homogeneous; OpenApp excels when gates and relays are part of the same guest journey as unit doors.