ESSL Security

Biometric Access Control and Physical Security Hardwareesslsecurity.com

Company typePrivate
Founded2002
HeadquartersBengaluru, India
Headcount—
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

ESSL Security firmographics

Firmographics

Name: ESSL Security
Legal name: eSSL Security
Website: https://esslsecurity.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2002
Operating status: Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ESSL Security industry classification

Industry

Product category: Biometric Access Control and Physical Security Hardware
NAICS: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
SIC: X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)
akta.pro primary industry: Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

Biometric access control
Fingerprint time attendance
Face recognition terminals
Physical security hardware
License plate recognition

Where ESSL Security is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Bengaluru
HQ country: India
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

ESSL Security business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Biometric Hardware Devices: Sale of fingerprint scanners, face recognition terminals, and access control hardware including standalone devices and integrated systems
Security Infrastructure Products: Boom barriers, turnstiles, metal detectors, baggage scanners, hotel locks, safe locks, and related security infrastructure equipment
Software Licenses and Subscriptions: eTimeTrackLite software (desktop and web versions), access control software, hotel management software, with SDK and development tools for integration
Channel Partner Services: Products sold through network of 20,000+ channel partners across India with after-sales service support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

ESSL Security product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ESSL Security designs, brands, and distributes biometric authentication and physical security hardware—fingerprint scanners, AI facial recognition terminals, RFID readers, boom barriers, turnstiles, X-ray baggage scanners, walk-through metal detectors, hotel locks, safe locks, ANPR cameras, guard patrol devices, and EAS anti-theft systems—paired with proprietary software (eTimeTrackLite time-and-attendance platform, eSSL Access Vault access control software, ePush Server) and a multi-language SDK for ERP/HRMS/payroll integration. Products are manufactured to eSSL specifications and reach end customers exclusively through 20,000+ channel partners across India and selected international markets, not via direct online sales.

Product overview

ESSL Security is India's pioneer biometric company founded in 2002, offering a comprehensive portfolio of security and access control products. The product ecosystem centers on biometric authentication (fingerprint and face recognition devices) for time & attendance and access control, complemented by physical security infrastructure including boom barriers, turnstiles, flap barriers, swing barriers, EM locks, and bollards. Software offerings include eTimeTrackLite (time & attendance software, v12.2), eSSL Access Vault (access control software, v6.7.0), and ePush Server for real-time data. Additional products span hotel locks (HL series with MIFARE/CPU cards), safe locks, RFID readers/cards, X-ray baggage scanners (eBS series with AI image recognition), metal detectors, EAS anti-theft systems, LPR (license plate recognition), temperature readers, guard patrol devices, QR code readers, gate operators, mobile app access control (Tuya/SmartLife integration), and accessories. The portfolio is unified through SDK packages enabling third-party ERP/HRMS integration, with products serving Government, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, and residential sectors across India and worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

eTimeTrackLite: Time and Attendance software platform
eSSL Cloud

Products and services

eTimeTrackLite Time and Attendance Software Proprietary time-and-attendance software platform (desktop and web, v12.2) supporting fingerprint, face, card, and password verification with push data capability and an SDK for third-party ERP/HRMS/payroll integration; used by channel partners and end customers to operate eSSL biometric devices.
Fingerprint Biometric Devices Range of fingerprint attendance and access control terminals (e.g., X990, iClock990, F18, F22, K30 Pro, K90 Pro, K21 Pro, UA300, U460, MA500, eSSL9500, iClock360, FR1200, SF100, X7, P160, Silk-FP-101TA, WL20, E9C Wi-Fi) with varying user capacities and connectivity (Wi-Fi, POE); sold to enterprises, education, retail, and government via channel partners.
Face Recognition Devices AI-powered visible-light facial recognition terminals (AiFace series—Vesta+POE, Sun+POE, Viktor, Orcus, Arion, Arion+HID, Magnum, Magnum-Lite, Mars, Mars+HID, Mars+QR, Eris, Eris+HID, Pluto-NEW, Mercury, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Jupiter+HID; plus EFACE990, UFACE302, UFACE301, MB160, MB20, SFace900, SilkBio101TC) with anti-spoofing against print, video, and 3D-mask attacks and multi-modal verification (face/fingerprint/HID card/password).
Boom Barriers Parking boom barrier systems (BG100, BG108, BG-SC-300, BG-S-105, BGL-100, BG180-BDC, BG-CM-300 Parking Slim, BB-Radar) with varying arm lengths, speeds, and DC brushless motor options; for vehicle access control at commercial and residential premises.
Turnstiles and Flap Barriers Pedestrian access control hardware including tripod turnstiles (ET-1000, ET-1200, ET-1219, ET-2000), automatic turnstiles (ETA-1000, ETA-2000), full-height turnstiles (FHT-TL series, HHT-TL-139), flap barriers (FB-E and FB-Y series), and swing barriers (SB-E315, SB-ES series, SB-TL, SB-SPL).
Access Control Systems (Door Controllers) Door access controllers and panels (C3-100, C3-200, C3-400 Plus, InBio-160/260/460 Pro Plus, EC10-EX16, eSSL-Access-8002/8004, EC-20M-EC-20K) for multi-door biometric and card-based access management in enterprise environments.
Fingerprint Door Locks Residential fingerprint door locks (FL series—FL600, FL500, FL400, FL600-SS, FL700, FL-W-800, FL900-60, FL900, GL400 Plus, FL100M, FL200M, FL300, TL200, TL400B) providing biometric, password, card, and mobile app keyless entry for homes and residential complexes.
Hotel Lock Systems RFID hotel locking systems (HL700, HL600, HL500, HL400 with aluminum alloy design, HL-100, HL-200 mortise locks), energy-saving switches (HLSW-MF), RFID encoders (FE-1, FEK-RW-69-02), handheld service units, and Hotel Management Software supporting MIFARE and CPU cards for hospitality guest room access.
RFID Readers and Cards RFID reader portfolio (K990, KR500-E/M, KR503-E/M, JS-500E/M, JS-32E, JS-33E, SA32-E/M, SA40, S990, SC-405, U5, U10, U11-D, U12-I, U14 UHF, UR10R-1F, JS34) together with RFID cards/tags (UHF tags UHF1-Tag1/3/4/5, ESSL-RFID and ESSL-IC wristbands, CPU cards, S50/S70 MIFARE cards) for access control and identification.
EM Locks and Lock Accessories Electromagnetic locks (EML300, EML600, EML600D, EML1200 series), electric bolt locks (BL-5-7), drop bolts, electric strike locks (STRL series), exit buttons (PUSH-8, NO-TOUCH-8, JS-EXITBUTTON-CL), door loops, emergency releases, remote controls (MRC-80, 8-MRC-80), and glass door brackets for door access control installations.
X-Ray Baggage Scanners X-ray security inspection equipment (eBS-5030A single-energy, eBS-5030A-N, eBS-6040A, eBS-6040C, eBS-6550C, eBS-6550A, eBS-100100C) with varying tunnel sizes, steel penetration levels, and AI-powered dangerous goods detection on select models (CE EN ISO 12100:2010 certified).
Walk-Through Metal Detectors Metal detection systems (D270 series with IP54/IP65 ratings, D330 series, D518, D468, D4006, HM300, HM520Pro, HM100180, eSS05 Shoes Scanner) for security screening at public and commercial premises.
EAS Anti-Theft Systems Electronic Article Surveillance anti-theft systems including SmartGuard RF (8.2MHz, acrylic), EAS-AM-88 M&S (58KHz, acousto-magnetic, fiberglass), EAM Detachers, and AM Hard Tags for retail theft prevention.
LPR (License Plate Recognition) System ANPR-based parking and access control system (eSSL LPR 100) with 2MP camera, >99.5% detection rate, support for HSRP/Bharat Series/painted plates, API/TCP/WebHook integration, and whitelist/blacklist management for automated vehicle entry.
Temperature Readers Non-contact infrared temperature detection devices (TDM95 with RS232/RS485/USB and 1–15cm range, TDM95E USB Type-C at 3–5cm, ThermoAccess-9 Wiegand 5–10cm) for fever screening at access points.
Guard Patrol Systems Security guard patrolling devices (GP-FINGER-101 fingerprint, GP-RFID-102 RFID, GP-FINGER-104 with 4G and voice call, GP-RF-105 4G RFID) with GPS, SOS alarm, voice prompts, and data storage for 60,000 reads; used by facility security teams.
Safe Locks Electronic safe locks (eSSL-Safe-AL-A2 aluminum alloy series with fingerprint and password plus Tuya WiFi; SAFE series 20, 25, 36, 50, 70, 200, 101, 201, 301 in various sizes) for hotels, homes, and offices requiring biometric safe access.
Mobile App Access Control Devices Mobile-app-enabled access control devices (MA-46E, JS-37E, JS-36E, JS-35E, JS-39E, JS-38E) with Tuya/SmartLife app integration, 3D facial recognition (JS-39E), fingerprint (JS-36E, JS-37E), IP66/IP67 ratings, and remote unlock via mobile app.
QR Code Readers QR and barcode readers (FQR-80 with Wiegand, TCP/IP and IP54; FQR-100 waterproof Wiegand 26/34 with 0–20cm range) decoding paper and screen QR codes for access control integration.
Gate Operators Swing gate openers (GO-I-28, GO-O-29, GO-O-19, GO-O-03), shutter/garage door openers (SH-GT3.50-ZM, SH-GT5.75-ZM, SH-GT16DC, SH-JMT40), and sliding gate operators (HG-BDC-1200, HG-BDC-600, HG-BDC-800, eSSL-HG-1500, HG-2000).
Aadhaar Biometric Devices UIDAI-compliant biometric devices (Emerald Face and Emerald Fingerprint) for Aadhaar-enabled identity authentication, leveraging eSSL's NSDL-registered biometric authentication capability.
eSSL Access Vault Web-based access control software (v6.7.0_R) for managing door controllers, user permissions, and access schedules across multiple eSSL devices.
ePush Server Push data server for real-time device communication. Available for Linux and Windows with one-click installation, supporting database configuration for device data aggregation across the eSSL device fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

Detection Rate >99.5% for ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
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Companies that use ESSL Security

Customer profile

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

ESSL Security technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

ESSL Security partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

DarwinboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationHRMS integration partner. eSSL biometric devices integrate with Darwinbox for seamless employee attendance data synchronization with HR management systems.
greytHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayroll integration partner. eSSL time and attendance data integrates with greytHR payroll system for accurate salary processing.
Keka HRcoreTechnology or IntegrationHRMS integration partner. eSSL biometric devices sync with Keka HR for comprehensive workforce management.
eTimeTrackLitecoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary time and attendance software platform (etimetracklite.com) that serves as the core software offering supporting all eSSL biometric devices. Available in Desktop and Web versions with SDK for third-party integration.
eSSL CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform (esslcloud.com) for remote biometric device management and data access.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

ESSL Security competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ZKTeco: ZKTeco is a global Chinese manufacturer of biometric and access control hardware (fingerprint, face, RFID readers, time attendance) sold through extensive distributor networks in India and worldwide. Directly comparable to eSSL on product portfolio, customer segments, and channel-led go-to-market.
Matrix Comsec: Matrix Comsec is an Indian manufacturer of security and telecom solutions including biometric attendance, access control, video surveillance, and IP-PBX systems. Direct Indian competitor with overlapping product categories and similar enterprise/SMB customer focus.
Suprema Inc. Suprema is a Korean specialist in biometric access control and time-attendance terminals (fingerprint, face, RFID) with global distribution. Closest international peer to eSSL on biometric hardware specialization, with comparable AI-based anti-spoofing technology.
TimeWatch Infocom: TimeWatch is an Indian biometric attendance and access control company selling fingerprint, face recognition, RFID, and time-attendance software to enterprise and SMB customers. Closest India-based direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio and channel model.
Godrej Security Solutions: Godrej Security Solutions is the physical security arm of India's Godrej group, offering home safes, locks, biometric access, and surveillance for residential and enterprise markets. Comparable in Indian brand strength and physical-security breadth, though less focused on workforce management.
BioEnable Technologies: BioEnable is an Indian biometric solutions provider offering fingerprint, face, iris, RFID, and Aadhaar-enabled authentication devices to enterprise and government customers. Direct peer with overlapping biometric product set and India-first customer base.
Realtime Biometrics: Realtime Biometrics is an Indian biometric time-attendance and access control company competing in similar enterprise and SME segments. Comparable product breadth and customer base for workforce management deployments.

Broad incumbents

HID Global: HID Global is a US-based, Assa Abloy-owned leader in physical access control (RFID cards, readers, door controllers, identity solutions). Both a technology partner (eSSL integrates HID card tech) and broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise access-control budgets.
IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a French global leader in biometric identity, secure credentials, and government-issued ID programs (including Aadhaar ecosystem participants). Broader incumbent in adjacent biometric identity and credentialing markets where eSSL's NSDL-registered devices also compete.
Assa Abloy: Assa Abloy is the global leader in door opening solutions, access control, and identity technology (parent of HID Global). Broad incumbent that competes in the same enterprise access-control budget pools and supplies hotel lock, hotel security, and credentialing infrastructure overlapping with eSSL's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

ESSL Security compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

ESSL Security financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ESSL Security leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

ESSL Security funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ESSL Security M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ESSL Security

What does ESSL Security do?

Is ESSL Security a public or private company?

ESSL Security is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was ESSL Security founded?

ESSL Security was founded in 2002.

Where is ESSL Security based?

ESSL Security is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, in the Asia region.

How does ESSL Security make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Biometric Hardware Devices are the primary driver. The others are security Infrastructure Products, software Licenses and Subscriptions and channel Partner Services.

Who are ESSL Security's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ZKTeco, Matrix Comsec, Suprema Inc., TimeWatch Infocom, Godrej Security Solutions, BioEnable Technologies and Realtime Biometrics. Broad incumbents are HID Global, IDEMIA and Assa Abloy.

Does ESSL Security have an API?

Yes. ESSL Security provides multiple SDK packages for third-party integration: UHF SDK, Device Communication SDK, Access Control SDK, Device Communication DLL, eSSL IPcam SDK, PT100 SDK, eSSL 9000 SDK (C-sharp), Patrol Device SDK, RFID SDK, Fingerprint SDK (VB.NET), Sensor 5000 SDK (C++, C-sharp, VB.NET), eTimeTrackLite DLL (32-bit and 64-bit). The eSSL LPR 100 system explicitly supports API, TCP, and WebHook integration. QR readers (FQR-80, FQR-100) include SDK for secondary development. The company supports 3rd party ERP, Payroll and HRMS integration through SDK and easy-to-integrate tools. Developer documentation is at esslsecurity.com/software.

What industry is ESSL Security in?

ESSL Security's product category is Biometric Access Control and Physical Security Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAGAB, Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3844.