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24 alternatives to Latch C

The first enterprise smart lock to work with Apple HomeKit.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Latch C launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Latch▲156

   Beautifully designed smart lock with camera

   2017 · door.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Unlock▲77

   Incredibly reliable smart lock

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Latch - Smart lock▲6

   Smart access system - for your apartment, office, and home

   2016 · door.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Alarm ▲65

   Connected home security platform that works with Apple Watch

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Lazy IoT▲533

   Control your environment with one easy keyboard shortcut

   2019 · lazy-app.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Philips Smart Lock▲75

   World's First Residential Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt

   2024 · usa.philips.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   PawseKeys▲89

   Shield your keyboard from kids and pets

   Apr 2026 · pawsekeys.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Gate Smart Lock▲101

   The first all-in-one connected smart lock

   2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   HomeRun for HomeKit▲106

   HomeKit actions on your wrist

   2018 · homerun.app · its alternatives →

10. 10ST
    Sesame, the wireless Mac lock▲43

    2013 · atama.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    HyperCaps for macOS▲122

    Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity

    Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Lock Smart▲117

    Keyless security lock

    2016 · dogandbonecases.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Unlock▲6

    Incredibly Reliable Smart Lock

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Near Lock 4.0▲141

    The best Mac lock/unlock app with impressive new features

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    August Smart Lock▲144

    Control who can('t) enter from your smartphone/computer.

    2014 · august.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    LockItUp▲141

    Remotely lock your Mac or PC from your iPhone or Apple Watch

    2015 · 3isk.homes · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Latch▲9

    The first smart access system that works for your apartments

    2016 · door.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Minimalist▲256

    Password manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, with iCloud Sync

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Knock 2.0▲176

    Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. Now with Apple Watch.

    2015 · knocktounlock.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Plow Latch▲147

    Run AI agents on your Mac with scoped access

    Aug 2026 · plow.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Near Lock▲118

    A new way to lock your Mac. Just walk away.

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Itsyhome▲72

    Hey HN! Nick here – developer of Itsyhome, a menu bar app for macOS that gives you control over your whole HomeKit fleet (and very soon Home Assistant). I run 130+ HomeKit devices at home and the Home app was too heavy for quick adjustments. Full HomeKit support, favourites, hidden items, device groups, pinning of rooms/accessories/groups as separate menu bar items, iCloud sync – all in a native experience and tiny package. Open source (https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos) and free to use (there is an optional one-time purchase for a Pro version which…

    Feb 2026 · itsyhome.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Latch▲80

    The app blocker you unlock by walking to your key

    4d ago · latch.luklalogic.ai · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Glue Home▲74

    Digital smart lock. Open your door with your phone.

    2021 · gluehome.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →