Alyta vs Boxpilote

Alyta manages self-storage bookings, payments, identity checks, customer access, and reporting for storage operators. Through self-serve checkout, customers can select a unit, sign an electronic agreement, pay online, and receive access details. Operators use a cloud dashboard to manage spaces, customers, agreements, invoices, orders, and tasks. The drag-and-drop Space Builder supports custom space details and categories with more than 30 components. Payment options include cards, direct bank transfers, cash recording, and physical terminals; the service connects to Stripe and Ezidebit. Operators can provide access using PIN codes, digital keys, cards, FOBs, or physical keys, and grant or disable access remotely. Listed hardware integrations include Inner Range Inception and Hikvision HIK-Connect. Optional apps include Twilio SMS notifications, Shufti Pro identity verification, and Google Maps address verification. Alyta says identity documents can be automatically deleted after 60 days, and that card details are tokenised; its payment setup is described as PCI-DSS compliant with PCI-SAQ A. A 14-day free trial is advertised with no credit card required. The listed subscription is A$49.99 a month for 20 spaces per location; yearly payment saves 10%.

Boxpilote is online software for managing self-storage businesses, including storage spaces, contracts, invoices, payments, and reservations. Customers can reserve online while a facility is closed, and operators can track unpaid invoices, visualize spaces, and review real-time KPIs. Payplug can create payment links sent by SMS or email, while GoCardless supports automatic direct debit. Listed integrations include Mistral AI, YouTrust, Sensorberg, BearBox, Visor, Google Calendar, Pennylane, Ringover, Brevo, and Partoo. An API key can connect the software to an online shop for sales management or to a showcase website for prospect management. Factur-X and e-reporting are integrated for 14 European countries. Boxpilote says its software is designed and hosted in Europe and customer data is stored on a server respecting EU GDPR requirements; it also displays an ISO 27001 badge for its database and server. The platform is available online on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. Pricing is available on request; one subscription includes all features and can be paid monthly or annually. Each storage site requires its own subscription, and sites with more than 1,000 spaces may have a quoted surcharge.