Directory of Access Reader Manufacturers

Published Nov 27, 2019 15:20 PM

Credential Readers are one of the most visible and noticeable parts of access systems, but installers often stick with only the brand they always use. What other options are in the market?

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This directory tracks 30+ players in this market and identifies 8 key specification differences across access reader providers.

For background on reader specification, see our Selecting Access Control Readers Tutorial and our Favorite Access Control Reader Manufacturer survey results.

Access Reader Manufacturers/OEMs

These are 30+ companies currently manufacturing or OEMing Readers in the industry.

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Nov 28, 2019
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Nov 28, 2019

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Nov 29, 2019
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Nov 29, 2019
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Nov 29, 2019

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Dec 02, 2019
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Dec 02, 2019

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Dec 02, 2019
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Dec 02, 2019

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Dec 02, 2019

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Dec 02, 2019
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Mar 18, 2020

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Mar 17, 2020

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May 28, 2020
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May 29, 2020

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May 29, 2020
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Jun 02, 2020

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Jul 14, 2020
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May 29, 2020
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