SentriLock vs Supra eKEY

SentriLock logo
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)
Supra eKEY logo
The industry-standard Bluetooth lockbox system (owned by ICE) — required in most US MLS markets for listing access.
~$17/mo (MLS dues)

SentriLock vs Supra eKEY: feature comparison

FeatureSentriLockSupra eKEY
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

Supra eKEY — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Industry-standard access system
  • Bluetooth iBoxBT is fast and reliable
  • Showing activity feeds into ShowingTime
  • Integrated with most regional MLSs

Cons

  • Required hardware purchase for listings
  • Regional lock-in — Supra or SentriLock depending on MLS
  • Subscription via MLS, not directly