Key management software
Key management your team will actually use.
Document keys and assets digitally — with smartphone, wall terminal, and NFC tags. Up to 10 keys free, forever.
How Log+Key works
Comparison
Key safe, Excel, or software?
Which solution fits your team? Here you can see the most important features compared side by side.
| Feature | Key safe | Excel key logbook | Log+Key software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile use (smartphone, tablet) | |||
| Live overview: who has which key? | Maintain manually | Automatic | |
| Document shift handovers | Manual | Automatic | |
| Handovers to external parties (tradespeople) | Code swap only | Manual entry | Incl. signature |
| Complete history per key | If kept up to date | ||
| GDPR-compliant records | No records | Personal-data risk | Hosted in Germany |
| Scales with the team | Single site only | Excel conflicts | Any number of users |
| Start for free | €500 and up | Excel is free | Up to 10 keys |
Feature
Key safe
- Mobile use (smartphone, tablet) —
- Live overview: who has which key? —
- Document shift handovers —
- Handovers to external parties (tradespeople) Code swap only
- Complete history per key —
- GDPR-compliant records No records
- Scales with the team Single site only
- Start for free €500 and up
Feature
Excel key logbook
- Mobile use (smartphone, tablet) —
- Live overview: who has which key? Maintain manually
- Document shift handovers Manual
- Handovers to external parties (tradespeople) Manual entry
- Complete history per key If kept up to date
- GDPR-compliant records Personal-data risk
- Scales with the team Excel conflicts
- Start for free Excel is free
Feature
Log+Key software
- Mobile use (smartphone, tablet) ✓
- Live overview: who has which key? Automatic
- Document shift handovers Automatic
- Handovers to external parties (tradespeople) Incl. signature
- Complete history per key ✓
- GDPR-compliant records Hosted in Germany
- Scales with the team Any number of users
- Start for free Up to 10 keys
Features that count
What Log+Key does better
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Know who has which key.
A shared overview across shifts, instead of “has anyone seen it?”
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A complete history.
Every check-out, every return, every handover — clearly documented.
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Confirm with a signature.
Capture accountability digitally — on a tablet or terminal.
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Sign in with a PIN.
No username, no password hassle, no time lost at the key desk.
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Wall terminal optional.
For central key issuing — permanently installed, always up to date.
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Schedule return dates.
Clear deadlines for external handovers to tradespeople, cleaning services, and tenants.
Price calculator
What does Log+Key cost for you?
Enter how many keys you manage — we’ll show you the right plan and add a terminal and NFC tags as needed.
Transparent pricing
Up to 10 keys free, forever
Plans based on the number of keys — any number of users per plan. No setup fees, no hidden costs.
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Get started straight away
10
keys managed
free
All features, any number of users — up to 10 keys free, forever.
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All features
100
keys managed
€39 / month *
Up to 100 keys with any number of users.
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All features
250
keys managed
€69 / month *
Up to 250 keys with any number of users.
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Need more?
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Bespoke
More than 1,000 keys or special requirements? We’ll put together a tailored quote.
* All prices net, plus 19% VAT.
Voices from the field
What our customers say
With Log+Key, every key movement is finally captured digitally. That lets us meet our documentation requirements with far less effort.
With Log+Key, we’ve finally found a reliable solution for managing our keys. It’s intuitive to use and saves us valuable time and resources.
Frequently asked questions
Key management software in 6 answers
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How much does key management software cost?
With Log+Key, you start with up to 10 keys free — all features, any number of users, with no time limit. Beyond that, pricing depends on the number of keys you need to manage: €39 / month for up to 100 keys, €69 / month for up to 250 keys, and €149 / month from 1,000 keys upwards. See all prices at a glance.
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What are the advantages of software over a key safe?
A key safe secures keys physically — but it doesn’t answer the question of who last had a key or when it was returned. Software like Log+Key documents every movement digitally, gives everyone on the team a live overview, and enables handovers to external parties (e.g. tradespeople) with a traceable signature. A key safe and software can also be combined — we connect common key-safe providers such as SimonsVoss via the Wiegand interface. You’ll find the detailed head-to-head under Log+Key vs. key safe; for a broader overview of all electronic solution types, see electronic key management. For a conceptual introduction, read What is a key management system?
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Do we need any special hardware?
No. Log+Key runs on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with a browser — no installation, no mandatory hardware. Optionally, NFC tags (€2 each) make it easy to scan at the key ring, and a wall terminal provides a fixed point of contact in the office or store room. Neither is required. To see exactly how it feels to use on a smartphone, take a look at the key management app page.
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Can the software also manage inventory?
Yes. In Log+Key, keys are simply the most common object type — you manage tools, devices, vehicles or first-aid kits with the same borrow-and-return workflows, including stocktaking by NFC scan. More on the Log+Key as an inventory system page.
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Can we try the software for free first?
Yes. With the free tier, you can manage up to 10 keys permanently, with all features and any number of users — try it for free. For larger test setups, we’re happy to set up a trial account with around 50 NFC tags for 2–3 weeks on request. Request trial access.
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Is the software GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Hosting is exclusively in Germany, a data processing agreement (DPA) is in place, and we’re happy to give you specific details on the technical implementation. More about security.
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How quickly are we up and running with the software?
With the free tier, you’re ready to go in minutes — create an account, register your first keys, and off you go. For larger roll-outs with NFC tags and/or a terminal, expect 2–4 weeks from signing to going live. The bottleneck is usually the delivery of the tags — on request, we’ll number and stick them to your key rings beforehand.
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Is Log+Key worth it compared with Excel or a key logbook?
Excel and the classic key logbook work for small teams — but as soon as several people document at once, shifts change, or mobile handovers come up, keeping them up to date quickly becomes a full-time job. You’ll find the detailed comparison (incl. table) under Log+Key vs. Excel key logbook.
Ready to leave key chaos behind?
Start with 10 keys, free
No credit card, no mandatory demo. Register your first 10 keys digitally — then decide whether Log+Key is the right step for your team.