Why Nexkey Charges an Annual Fee (and Why It's Totally Worth It)
Let's get the question out of the way:
"Why does a lock system come with a subscription?"
Totally fair ask.
And here's the truth-Nexkey isn't just a lock. It's a living, breathing system that keeps your business running smoothly, securely, and without the chaos of managing keys.
So yes, there's an annual fee. But once you see what it covers, it's kind of a no-brainer.
You're Paying for Access, Not Just a Lock
Traditional locks are a one-and-done deal. Install it, hand out keys, hope nobody loses them.
When someone leaves? Rekey it.
When you want to know who came in? Guess.
When you need to revoke access fast? Good luck.
With Nexkey, you're not locked into any of that (pun fully intended). You're getting full control over your space, right from your phone.
Issue access from anywhere
Revoke access instantly
Track who came in, when, and through which door
Sync access with your staff tools or member software
That kind of power doesn't come from a piece of metal. It comes from software and that's what the annual fee covers.
Think of It Like a Streaming Service for Your Doors
You pay once a year. No surprises. And in return, you get:
Unlimited digital key sharing
Cloud access logs (yep, we track it all for you)
Automatic feature upgrades (your system keeps getting better)
New integrations as we build them
No local servers, no IT overhead
And here's the kicker-when you grow, your access system grows with you.
Want Numbers? Let's Compare
Rekeying a single lock costs about $150. Lose a master key and now you're looking at rekeying every lock for every building or location and passing out new keys. Do that a couple times and you're already past our annual software cost.
Add in staff hours wasted on key handoffs, missed entries, and door code resets? It's not even close.
Nexkey saves you money and saves your sanity.
No Contracts. No Hidden Fees.
You pay once a year. That's it. And if we're not delivering value, you're free to walk. But our retention rate says most folks don't.
Our customers stick around because the software becomes essential. It's the part they use every day.
The Real Question Isn't "Why Annual?"
It's:
"Why keep spending on old-school locks that don't actually solve anything?"
We'll take a smart lock that pays for itself-every single year.
Want to see if Nexkey could actually save you money?