SentriLock vs Showdigs
The second major Bluetooth lockbox standard in US real estate — officially endorsed by NAR and used in many state/regional MLSs.
~$14/mo (MLS dues)
On-demand showing agents for rental properties — pairs self-scheduling with optional in-person agent coverage when tenants prefer it.
Custom (per showing)
SentriLock vs Showdigs: feature comparison
| Feature | SentriLock | Showdigs |
|---|---|---|
| Online Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Agent-to-Agent Messaging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Feedback Collection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lockbox Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| MLS Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self-Tour Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brokerage Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
SentriLock — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Official NAR-endorsed lockbox system
- ✓Bluetooth access via SentriKey app
- ✓Showing activity data
- ✓Wide MLS coverage in many regions
Cons
- ✗Not a choice — determined by your MLS
- ✗Hardware purchase required
- ✗Less widely deployed than Supra in some markets
Showdigs — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Hybrid self-tour + on-demand agent model
- ✓No staffing overhead for property managers
- ✓Fraud prevention layer
- ✓Integrates with major PM platforms
Cons
- ✗Agent network coverage varies by market
- ✗Per-showing pricing adds up at volume
- ✗Rentals only
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