Awaio vs Flexlock: locker locks or the whole workplace?
Flexlock makes digital locks for lockers and cabinets, with or without a cloud service. Awaio runs lockers too, with its own locks, and connects them to door access, desks, rooms and parking in one system.

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Last verified October 2026
Key differences
- More than locks: Flexlock makes locks for lockers and cabinets. Awaio runs lockers in one system with desks, rooms, parking and door access.
- One phone for everything: Flexlock phones open lockers and cabinets. With Awaio, the same app also opens building doors, gates and parking barriers.
- More from every locker: Awaio adds team, delivery and Grab & Go lockers, releases unused lockers automatically and reports on how they’re used.
- Retrofit, not replace: Awaio locks fit existing locker doors and read the access cards people already carry.
Feature comparison
Lockers and access
Locker management
- Flexlock
- Yes Private, public and timed lockers across sites[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both run lockers. Awaio adds team, delivery and Grab & Go lockers in the same app as desks and rooms.
Digital locks
- Flexlock
- Yes Battery locks inside or outside the door[2]
- Awaio
- Yes Open with phone, RFID card, PIN or fingerprint
Both supply locks that open with a card or phone. Awaio locks can also open with a PIN or fingerprint.
Mobile access to doors
- Flexlock
- Partly Phones open lockers and cabinets[3]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, the same phone also opens building doors, gates and parking barriers.
Access cards
- Flexlock
- Yes Existing Mifare or EM cards and tags[4]
- Awaio
- Yes Locks read the RFID cards people already carry
Both read existing RFID cards. Awaio also adds NFC service points to book or open with the phone.
Access control hardware
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[2]
- Awaio
- Yes Mobile Access Box
The Awaio Mobile Access Box connects existing doors and barriers to the app.
Parcel and delivery handling
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[2]
- Awaio
- Yes Parcel lockers with a notice when the delivery is ready
Awaio parcel lockers tell people when their delivery is ready.
E-bike charging lockers
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Indoor and outdoor e-bike charging lockers
Awaio runs e-bike charging lockers indoors and outdoors.
NFC service points
- Flexlock
- Partly Tap the phone on the lock itself[3]
- Awaio
- Yes TapCard and TapDot: tap the phone to book or open
Awaio TapCards and TapDots also let people book or open desks, rooms and doors with a tap.
Booking
Meeting room booking
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, meeting rooms are booked in the same app that opens the lockers.
Desk booking
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, employees book desks in the same app they use for lockers.
Parking booking
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, parking is booked in the same app.
Recurring bookings
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[6]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio lets people book a regular room, desk or parking space once instead of every week.
Interactive floor plans
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio shows lockers, desks and rooms on a live floor plan.
Indoor wayfinding
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Live map of rooms, desks and colleagues, with real-time occupancy
Awaio shows people where their locker, desk or room is on the map.
Check-in and auto-release
- Flexlock
- Partly No check-in. Public lockers can release on a timer.[2]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both free up lockers automatically. Awaio also releases unused desk and room bookings.
Payments for bookings
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[6]
- Awaio
- Yes Paid parking and other paid bookings
With Awaio, people pay for parking and other paid resources in the same app.
Custom booking forms
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[6]
- Awaio
- Yes Custom forms for rooms, pool cars and more
Awaio asks the right questions when someone books a room or pool car.
Events and registration
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Events with registration in the app
Awaio runs events with registration in the same app as everything else.
Booking quotas
- Flexlock
- Partly One locker at a time per user[6]
- Awaio
- Yes Quotas set in the booking rules
Awaio admins set quotas in the booking rules, to fit how each workplace works.
Integrations
Calendar sync
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[1]
- Awaio
- Yes Outlook and Google Calendar
Awaio syncs bookings with Outlook and Google Calendar.
Outlook add-in
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[1]
- Awaio
- Yes Book desks, rooms, parking and lockers from Outlook
With Awaio, people can book lockers, desks, rooms and parking from Outlook.
Meeting room displays
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[2]
- Awaio
- Yes Works with Microsoft Teams Rooms. QR codes and TapCards replace door displays.
Awaio works with Microsoft Teams Rooms and uses QR codes and TapCards at the door.
Mobile app
- Flexlock
- Yes Free apps for opening and booking lockers[6]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both have mobile apps. The Awaio app also covers doors, desks, rooms and maps.
Building system integrations
- Flexlock
- Partly Reads cards from the building’s access system[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Access control systems through Inlet
Awaio brings sensor, climate and access data into one system.
Sensor integrations
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[1]
- Awaio
- Yes Occupancy and indoor climate sensors, such as BLDNG and Swegon
Awaio brings occupancy and indoor climate data into the same view.
Communication
Messages to everyone in the workplace
- Flexlock
- Not in public documentation[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, you can reach everyone in a building from the app.
Booking confirmations
- Flexlock
- Partly Shown in the app after booking[6]
- Awaio
- Yes A confirmation for every booking
Awaio confirms every booking, so people know their locker is theirs.
Admin and analytics
Utilisation analytics
- Flexlock
- Partly History of who used each lock and when[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio shows how lockers, desks and rooms are used, with reports for each.
Multi-tenant buildings
- Flexlock
- Partly Locks across several sites in one account[3]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, each tenant in a shared building manages its own lockers, doors and rules.
User roles and permissions
- Flexlock
- Partly Programming and service cards. Web admin in Smart.[2]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio has admin roles for bookings, locks, reports and billing.
Security, support and pricing
EU data hosting and GDPR
- Flexlock
- Partly GDPR terms and a DPA for Smart. Card+ stores no data centrally.[1]
- Awaio
- Yes Hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant, DPA on request.
Awaio stores data in the EU and signs a DPA on request.
Support
- Flexlock
- Phone, email and online guides[7]
- Awaio
- Chat and email in English, Swedish and Norwegian. Weekdays 08–17 CET.
Awaio support answers in English, Swedish and Norwegian.
Pricing model
- Flexlock
- Buy the locks. Card and Card+ have no licence fee. Smart is a subscription.[1]
- Awaio
- Per resource, not per user. Unlimited users.
Compare a one-off hardware cost with a subscription that covers the whole workplace.
Not in public documentation: we found no mention of it on the Flexlock website, help centre or app store listings.
Why teams choose Awaio over Flexlock
Lockers in a complete system
Lockers sit next to desks, rooms, parking and door access, all in one app.
One app, every door
The same app opens lockers, entrances, gates and parking barriers, with access that follows each booking.
Start with lockers, grow from there
Begin with one locker room and add desks, rooms or doors later, priced per resource.
One system for the whole workplace
Start with one module. Add the rest when you need them.
- Room booking Book meeting rooms from the app, Outlook or a QR code.
- Desk management Book desks, see who’s in and plan the week.
- Locker management Assign and open lockers from the phone.
- Parking Book parking and share spaces fairly.
- Mobile access Open doors with the phone instead of a card.
- Wayfinding Find rooms, desks and colleagues on the map.
- Workplace communication Reach everyone in the workplace with one message.
FAQ
Questions about Awaio and Flexlock
Sources
- [1] flexlock.com/en/system/smart · accessed 2026-10-08
- [2] flexlock.com/en/products · accessed 2026-10-08
- [3] apps.apple.com/us/app/id1495204269 · accessed 2026-10-08
- [4] flexlock.com/en/support/faqs · accessed 2026-10-08
- [5] flexlock.com/en/how-flexlock-works · accessed 2026-10-08
- [6] apps.apple.com/us/app/flexlock-card/id6744528486 · accessed 2026-10-08
- [7] flexlock.com/en/support · accessed 2026-10-08
Five tools for one building
are four too many
Awaio connects every resource in one platform.



