Alyta vs Cubby

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%.

Cubby is an AI-native platform for self-storage operators, with tools for running facilities, serving tenants and managing revenue. Operators can track units, review real-time reports, manage tasks and oversee multiple locations. On-site tools work on mobile devices and support offline walkthroughs that sync after a connection returns. Tenants can use a passwordless portal to pay, view leases and manage accounts; online rental tools support reservations, digital leases, e-signatures and autopay setup. Revenue tools consider competitors, occupancy and demand when recommending rates and tenant increases, with rate limits and facility-specific rules. Cubby Calls routes, records and transcribes calls, while Comms AI can handle sales and service calls and transfer them to staff. The platform is available on Android, iOS and the web, with an API. Cubby lists partners across areas including access control, auctions and marketing. Its agreement describes an annual platform fee and payment processing fees, with amounts specified in an order; prospective customers are directed to request a demo.