Quext
Quext, founded in 2017 in Lubbock, Texas, is a unified smart community platform for multifamily housing that combines mobile access control, hubless LoRaWAN climate/IoT, managed bulk WiFi, and AI-assisted automated leasing into a single system serving 250+ US property communities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersLubbock, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Quext does
Quext is a Lubbock, Texas-based smart community platform for multifamily housing, founded in 2017 and operating as a privately held company within the EDST, LLC corporate umbrella. The company's core product is OneQuext, a cloud-native platform that unifies access control (mobile/NFC credentials via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, plus PIN, fob, and Bluetooth), smart device and IoT control (a patented hubless LoRaWAN thermostat, leak detection, lighting, smoke sensors), managed bulk WiFi (delivered in partnership with GFiber at 3 Gig and Wi-Fi 7), and AI-assisted automated leasing (powered by NOVY with fraud detection and identity/income verification via TransUnion, Plaid, and Blue Moon Software). OneQuext is sold in three modular subscription tiers (Smart Access, Smart Living, Full Community) on multi-year contracts, supplemented by managed WiFi revenue share ($30-60 per unit per month), payment processing fees (Quext Pay, PCI-DSS compliant), hardware sales (thermostats, leak sensors), and usage-based screening fees from the leasing flow.
The company pursues a sales-led, demo-driven GTM targeting US multifamily property owners, operators, and portfolio managers, with four US offices (Lubbock, Dallas, Kansas City, Omaha) and a stated footprint of 250+ communities. Distribution is reinforced by a 109+ integration ecosystem spanning PMS systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, MRI Software, ResMan), smart lock vendors (Schlage, Yale, Allegion, Brivo, dormakaba), video intercoms (ButterflyMX, Axis), surveillance (Eagle Eye Networks), and connectivity (GFiber, Cambium). Quext's growth strategy has been aggressively inorganic: a $63M private round in 2022 at a $350M valuation was followed by the 2023 acquisition of Homebase, and in April 2026 Quext merged with Geokey to rebrand the combined platform as OneQuext. The company also holds a majority stake in Viva Equity (acquired 2021) for embedded fintech, and has pursued a flagship GFiber co-delivery partnership announced in November 2025, which underpins the 896-unit Pacifica Place deployment with Irvine Company and planned expansion across GFiber cities in 2026. Additional sub-brands include Quext Digital Human (AI leasing agent), Quext Go (lease automation), Quext Pay (payments), and Quext Connect (connectivity services), with strategic partnerships in student housing (Allegion, Preiss, IRIS Technologies) and resident platform integration (Livly) extending reach into new verticals.
Quext firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Quext
- Legal name
- EDST, LLC
- Website
- https://onequext.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Quext, founded in 2017 in Lubbock, Texas, is a unified smart community platform for multifamily housing that combines mobile access control, hubless LoRaWAN climate/IoT, managed bulk WiFi, and AI-assisted automated leasing into a single system serving 250+ US property communities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Quext industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Multifamily Property Technology (Smart Building Platform)
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decentralized Wireless & IoT Networks (LoRaWAN/5G/WiFi hotspots, sensor networks) (FSAPALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Resilient DNS, Traffic Management & Global Load Balancing (HDABAIAI)
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Where Quext is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lubbock
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Quext business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Modular Subscription Plans (Smart Access / Smart Living / Full Community): Recurring SaaS subscription across three tiers: Smart Access (entry-level access control), Smart Living (adds climate/leak detection), and Full Community (adds managed WiFi, video intercom, portfolio dashboard, dedicated CSM, priority support). Modular packaging designed for properties of all sizes; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.
- Managed Bulk WiFi / Internet Revenue Share & NOI: Quext generates NOI for property owners via bulk managed WiFi — property-wide internet sold either included in rent or as a premium amenity with tiered plans ($30–60/month per unit revenue range cited). Includes revenue sharing on tier upgrades and optional premium connectivity billed through the PMS.
- Payment Processing Fees (Quext Pay): Quext facilitates secure web and app-based credit card and ACH payments on behalf of properties. Collects billing/mailing addresses, credit card numbers, bank account information, transaction ID, timestamp, payment amount; processed and stored in accordance with PCI-DSS. Transaction fees apply on each payment.
- Smart Device / Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware including patented hubless LoRaWAN thermostats, leak detection sensors, smart lighting, and supporting IoT devices — deployed as part of bundled subscriptions or sold to expand installed device footprint.
- Automated Leasing / Quext Go Usage-Based Fees: NOVY-powered automated leasing (application to signed lease in ~10 minutes) including AI fraud detection and identity/income/employment verification via TransUnion, Plaid, and Blue Moon Software partners. Charges for screening/verification usage per application.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Smart Access (Starter) — essential access control for modern communities |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Smart Living (Growth) — access plus climate control, leak prevention, energy savings |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Full Community (Enterprise, Most Popular) — complete platform with portfolio tools |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Managed Bulk WiFi Revenue Tier (NOI-share pricing) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Enterprise Plan (portfolio-scale) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Quext product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Quext operates OneQuext, a unified smart community platform for multifamily housing that combines mobile/wallet access control, hubless LoRaWAN smart thermostats and IoT devices, managed bulk WiFi, and AI-powered automated leasing into a single operating system for residents, visitors, and staff. The platform replaces the typical four-to-five-vendor stack with native two-way PMS integration (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, MRI Software, ResMan), resident-facing iOS/Android apps, and dedicated support tools for property managers. Revenue is generated through modular subscription tiers (Smart Access, Smart Living, Full Community), managed WiFi services co-delivered with GFiber, hardware sales, and usage-based leasing fees.
Product overview
Quext operates as a unified smart community platform for multifamily housing — branded OneQuext following the April 2026 merger of Quext and Geokey (with Homebase, acquired in 2023, folded in alongside). The offering is a single platform-plus-modules architecture: a resident app and staff command center sit on top of modular components including Access Control (with Quext Wallet Access for Apple/Google Wallet and Quext Pass for guests), Smart Devices (the patented hubless Quext Thermostat, leak detection, lighting, cameras), Managed Internet (bulk WiFi powered by GFiber), Automated Leasing (NOVY-powered application-to-lease flow), Self-Guided Touring, Visitor Management, Community Access, plus sub-brands Quext Digital Human (an AI-driven digital leasing agent), Quext Go (lease automation), and Quext Pay (PCI-DSS payments). Sub-brands under the EDST/OneQuext family also include Geokey, Homebase, and Viva Equity (embedded finance). Native two-way integrations with PMS systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, MRI Software, ResMan) tie the platform into property management workflows.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OneQuext: Unified smart community platform combining access control, WiFi, and smart building technology following the Quext-Geokey merger.
- Quext Go
- Digital Human
- Homebase
- Geokey
Products and services
- OneQuext Smart Community Platform Unified cloud-native smart community platform combining access control, climate control, managed internet, leasing, and maintenance workflows for multifamily property owners, operators, and portfolio managers. Generally available.
- Access Control Mobile and wallet-based access control system for multifamily properties that supports NFC tap-to-unlock, biometric authentication, PIN and key fob credentials, audit trails, and remote lock/unlock. Hardware-agnostic across multiple lock vendors with automated provisioning via PMS integration.
- Smart Devices (Climate & IoT) Hubless LoRaWAN-based smart thermostats, leak detection, smart lighting, cameras, and IoT sensors managed from a single cloud platform for multifamily properties. Designed to operate without in-unit WiFi or a separate hub, with energy savings of up to 30%.
- Managed Internet (Bulk WiFi) Managed bulk internet service for multifamily properties with 3 Gbps per-unit fiber and Wi-Fi 7 technology, instant move-in activation, per-unit VLAN isolation, enterprise-grade encryption, and 24/7 network management. Co-delivered with GFiber (formerly Google Fiber).
- Automated Leasing AI-powered online leasing workflow covering application, multi-layer identity/income/employment verification, fraud screening, and compliant lease generation that takes an application to signed lease in approximately 10 minutes. Powered by NOVY with PMS handoff.
- Self-Guided Touring Prospect self-service touring system for multifamily properties using time-limited digital keys for unit, model, and amenity access, with identity verification, automatic expiry, and full audit trail.
- Visitor Management Digital guest pass and visitor management system for multifamily properties supporting QR/mobile access, real-time notifications, visitor logs, time-limited access, and secure one-time delivery access for guests, packages, vendors, and dog walkers.
- Community Access Amenity reservation, package tracking, usage analytics, space management, and community event coordination system for multifamily properties, accessed via a single resident credential across doors, gates, elevators, amenities, and parking.
- Quext Digital Human AI-driven consumer-facing digital leasing agent operated by Quext Digital Human, LLC, that facilitates leasing conversations using landlord-uploaded lease data without incorporating user data into AI training. Generally available.
- Quext Go Automation product that streamlines lease submission and review with minimal exchange of sensitive personal information, performing identity, background, and income verification based on landlord-defined criteria. Operated by Quext Go, LLC and integrated with Livly's multifamily platform.
- Quext Pay PCI-DSS compliant secure web and app-based credit card and ACH payment processing service operated by Quext Pay, LLC for multifamily properties, charging transaction fees on each payment.
- Quext Thermostat Patented hubless smart thermostat with built-in hub technology using LoRaWAN communication, energy analytics, leak detection integration, and auto-scheduling, cutting HVAC energy costs up to 30%. Sold as part of bundled subscriptions or as hardware to expand installed device footprint.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% energy savings via smart thermostats
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use Quext
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Quext technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration33 records
AI capability9 records
Feature8 records
Quext partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- GeokeyflagshipQuext and Geokey merged to form OneQuext — "one of the most deeply integrated smart community platforms" combining access control, WiFi, and smart building technology. Geokey brings mobile access control expertise, integrated alongside Quext's smart building technology and Homebase (acquired by Quext in 2023).
- AllegioncoreAllegion partnered with Preiss, IRIS Technologies and Quext to deliver the nation's first off-campus student housing mobile wallet access experience at The Collective at Norman (University of Oklahoma). Integrates Allegion's Schlage XE360 mobile-enabled locks with Quext's smart thermostat hub system. Allegion also launched its Campus-to-Community Student Living solutions on top of this stack.
- PreisscorePreiss (student housing operator) and its innovation arm IRIS Technologies partnered with Allegion and Quext to launch the nation's first off-campus student housing mobile wallet access experience at The Collective at Norman. Preiss is also a featured customer in Quext's case studies.
- IRIS TechnologiescoreIRIS Technologies is Preiss's innovation arm and co-developed the off-campus student housing mobile wallet deployment alongside Allegion and Quext at The Collective at Norman.
- LivlycoreLivly and Quext announced a strategic partnership to integrate Quext Go into Livly's multifamily resident platform — creating a unified digital ecosystem for multifamily leasing and resident experience from discovery through move-in.
- GFiber (formerly Google Fiber)flagshipGFiber and Quext launched an industry-first managed Wi-Fi integration with 3 Gig bulk fiber and Wi-Fi 7. Quext launched "Quext Smart Communities powered by GFiber" — a unified platform bundling access control, IoT, and managed internet into a single monthly price. The partnership enabled the Pacifica Place (Irvine Company, 896 units) deployment and is planned to expand across GFiber cities in 2026.
- Viva EquitycoreQuext acquired a majority stake in Viva Equity, a fintech company with digital banking products aimed at underserved communities. The partnership aims to improve resident life and reduce operating costs in multi-family housing through embedded finance solutions.
- NOVYflagshipNOVY powers the online leasing experience inside Quext — application, screening, fraud prevention, and compliant lease generation, with hand-off to the property PMS. Backed by verification & compliance partners including TransUnion (credit/identity), Plaid (financial data), and Blue Moon Software (compliance). Application to signed lease in ~10 minutes.
- YardicoreNative two-way PMS sync with Yardi — move-ins, move-outs, and renewals flow automatically between Yardi and the Quext platform. Listed in Quext's 109+ integration ecosystem and listed on the integrations page.
- RealPagecoreNative two-way PMS sync with RealPage integrated into the OneQuext platform; enables automatic credential provisioning on move-in/move-out.
- EntratacoreNative two-way PMS sync with Entrata — supports automated leasing handoff and credential provisioning.
- AppFoliocoreNative two-way PMS sync with AppFolio as part of OneQuext's PMS integration suite.
- SchlagecoreSmart lock integration with advanced encryption and mobile credentials; Allegion-owned brand used in The Collective at Norman mobile wallet deployment.
- YalecoreKeyless entry with location-based access control integration.
- Amazon KeycoreEnables secure in-unit package delivery with Amazon Key compatibility, integrated into Quext's access control platform.
- ButterflyMXcoreVideo intercom integration called out as a Full Community tier feature; listed as a named integration partner.
- Apple WalletflagshipNative integration with Apple Wallet for tap-to-unlock resident credentials — one of the first multifamily access platforms with this native integration. No app required.
- Google WalletflagshipNative integration with Google Wallet for tap-to-unlock resident credentials — paired with Apple Wallet as flagship wallet integrations.
- Klika TechminorImplementation/integration partner in the Quext ecosystem.
- TransUnioncoreScreening and credit/identity verification partner powering NOVY's fraud detection and compliance workflow inside Quext's automated leasing.
- PlaidcoreFinancial data verification partner powering NOVY's income/employment verification inside Quext's automated leasing flow.
- HomebasecoreHomebase was acquired by Quext in 2023; now unified alongside Geokey's mobile access control under the OneQuext platform.
- Irvine CompanyflagshipIrvine Company is the flagship enterprise customer/deployment partner — its 896-unit Pacifica Place property in Irvine, California is the first deployment of Quext + GFiber's 3 Gig fiber and Wi-Fi 7 managed connectivity solution.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Quext competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SmartRent: SmartRent is a publicly-traded direct competitor offering a unified smart-community platform for multifamily spanning smart access, climate, leak detection, self-guided tours, and asset management. Most direct overlap with Quext's OneQuext offering on access control and smart devices in multifamily.
- Latch: Latch (now part of Luma after the ASSA ABLOY-aligned restructuring) builds smart access and resident experience software for multifamily, including mobile credentials, intercoms, and resident apps. Directly comparable to Quext's access control and resident-experience modules.
- Brivo: Brivo provides cloud-based access control and physical security for commercial and multifamily properties. Overlaps with Quext on cloud-native access control, mobile credentials, and integration with property management systems.
- ButterflyMX: ButterflyMX is a video intercom and access control provider for multifamily that competes for the same operator budget as Quext's Full Community tier. Quext explicitly integrates with ButterflyMX, indicating they coexist rather than fully overlap, but compete head-to-head at the access/intercom layer.
- ADT Multifamily: ADT's multifamily business (formerly I-Connect) delivers managed smart-building and access solutions to apartment communities. Directly competes with Quext on access control and bundled security offerings for property operators.
- SALTO Systems: SALTO provides electronic access control and smart-locking solutions widely deployed in multifamily, student housing, and commercial real estate. Competes with Quext's access control hardware-agnostic positioning across similar operator segments.
Broad incumbents
- Allegion: Allegion is a large incumbent lock manufacturer (Schlage, Yale) that is both a Quext integration partner and a broad competitor through its Campus-to-Community Student Living solutions. Overlaps with Quext on mobile credential ecosystem but as part of a much wider portfolio of hardware and security products.
- dormakaba: dormakaba is a global access and security incumbent whose Lyazon smart lock line is integrated into Quext's ecosystem. As a broader incumbent it competes for multifamily access budgets while simultaneously serving as a technology partner to Quext.
- RealPage: RealPage is a dominant multifamily property management software platform with a broad proptech portfolio that encroaches on Quext's leasing, payments, and resident-engagement modules. While Quext integrates deeply with RealPage, the platform increasingly bundles its own resident-experience features.
- Yardi: Yardi is the largest US multifamily PMS vendor and a Quext integration partner, but its broader product suite (Yardi Elevate, RENTCafé, etc.) increasingly covers adjacent proptech categories that overlap with Quext's resident-app and managed-internet offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Quext leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Quext subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
Quext funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Quext M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Quext
What does Quext do?
Quext operates OneQuext, a unified smart community platform for multifamily housing that combines mobile/wallet access control, hubless LoRaWAN smart thermostats and IoT devices, managed bulk WiFi, and AI-powered automated leasing into a single operating system for residents, visitors, and staff. The platform replaces the typical four-to-five-vendor stack with native two-way PMS integration (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, MRI Software, ResMan), resident-facing iOS/Android apps, and dedicated support tools for property managers. Revenue is generated through modular subscription tiers (Smart Access, Smart Living, Full Community), managed WiFi services co-delivered with GFiber, hardware sales, and usage-based leasing fees.
Is Quext a public or private company?
Quext is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Quext founded?
Quext was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Quext based?
Quext is headquartered in Lubbock, United States, in the North America region.
How does Quext make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Modular Subscription Plans (Smart Access / Smart Living / Full Community) is the primary driver. The others are managed Bulk WiFi / Internet Revenue Share & NOI, payment Processing Fees (Quext Pay), smart Device / Hardware Sales and automated Leasing / Quext Go Usage-Based Fees.
Who are Quext's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SmartRent, Latch, Brivo, ButterflyMX, ADT Multifamily and SALTO Systems. Broad incumbents are Allegion, dormakaba, RealPage and Yardi.
Does Quext have an API?
Yes. Quext offers an Open API and webhooks as part of its platform. Developers can build custom workflows, push events to a data warehouse, or extend the platform. The platform is built as cloud-native and exposes integration endpoints to PMS systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, MRI Software, ResMan). Specific protocol (REST/GraphQL), auth method, rate limits, versioning, and sandbox availability not detailed in source.
What industry is Quext in?
Quext's product category is Multifamily Property Technology (Smart Building Platform). Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAPALAE, Decentralized Wireless & IoT Networks (LoRaWAN/5G/WiFi hotspots, sensor networks), with a secondary code of HDABAIAI, Resilient DNS, Traffic Management & Global Load Balancing. Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7373.