This article provides a high-level introduction to how Inlet pricing is structured. The purpose is to create transparency early in the dialogue and outline the main components of the pricing model- without going into customer-specific details.
Inlet uses a simple, scalable, and volume-based pricing model, designed to work equally well for smaller deployments as well as larger, more complex environments.
Pricing Model – at a Glance
Inlet’s pricing consists of two main components:
1. Startup Fee (one-time cost)
The startup fee covers onboarding and activation in the Inlet platform and typically includes:
New customer setup
A one-time fee for setting up the customer environment in Inlet’s Cloud Access Hub.
Activation fee per device
A one-time fee per lock/device that is activated and connected to Inlet.
2. Monthly Fee
The recurring cost is divided into:
Fixed monthly base fee
A base license for the Cloud Access Hub, depending on content, level, and use case.
Variable fee per active device
A monthly license per lock/device managed via Inlet.
Pricing is volume-based, meaning the unit price per device typically decreases as the number of connected devices increases.
Example of Recommended Pricing Structure
(example end-customer prices, excl. VAT)
Startup Fees
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New customer setup: a few thousand NOK (one-time fee)
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Startup cost per device: a few hundred NOK per object (one-time fee)
Monthly Fees
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Cloud Access Hub license: a fixed license of a few hundred NOK per month
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License per active device: a few tens of NOK per device per month
This is a simplified example. Actual pricing may vary depending on scope and technical setup.
What Affects the Final Pricing Model?
To provide a more accurate quotation, we typically need to understand a few key parameters, such as:
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How many devices/locks will be managed via Inlet?
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What is the desired go-live date?
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How many different lock systems will be managed through Inlet?
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Which software or platform will be used (e.g. PMS, access control system, or property management system)?
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Are there any specific requirements related to functionality, security, or scalability?
The answers to these questions influence both the setup cost, license level, and the overall pricing model.
Next Steps
This overview is intended as a starting point. For a more detailed and tailored pricing proposal, we recommend a dialogue where we review your needs, goals, and technical prerequisites together.
You are welcome to:
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Email us at sales@inlet.tech to request a video meeting, or
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Book a video meeting directly with us via our website: www.inlet.tech
We look forward to continuing the conversation.