Alyta vs OpenUnit

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%.

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