XLOCK
XLOCK GmbH is an Austrian B2B manufacturer of digital furniture locks, smart locker systems, and Bluetooth/RFID/NFC access control hardware, distributed globally through a network of 16+ channel partners to corporate, hospitality, fitness, healthcare, and education customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersLochau, Austria
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What XLOCK does
XLOCK GmbH is an Austrian B2B manufacturer of digital furniture locks and smart locker access control systems, headquartered in Lochau, Austria (Landstrasse 39, 6911 Lochau). The company designs and produces battery-operated Bluetooth and RFID/NFC-enabled locking hardware for cabinets, drawers, glass displays, lockers, doors, gates, mailboxes, and pads, managed through the XL Lock Manager mobile and web application and a documented REST API for third-party integration. All products are developed in-house in Austria, with platform data hosted in Switzerland and the book iT locker booking sub-brand running on Google Cloud.
The core product portfolio spans three lines: Access Control (building entrances, gates, and the XLOCK Wallreader SWR01), Furniture Locks (invisible-installation models including XLOCK 180 for financial/judicial sectors, XLOCK 40 for fitness Freelockers, XLOCK 144BF with fingerprint, and the H20 digital door handle embedded in Framery pods), and a Smart Locker System with battery status monitoring, real-time usage tracking, and the book iT wireless booking add-on. The platform supports multiple credential types (smartphone, RFID card, PIN code, fingerprint) with broad compatibility across MIFARE, LEGIC, HID iClass, EM4102/4200, ISO 14443A+B, and ISO 15693 standards, plus features including encrypted digital key transfer, temporary PIN generation, passage-mode scheduling, and audit-grade activity logging.
XLOCK operates an exclusively channel-driven go-to-market, selling hardware through a global network of 16+ B2B partners, resellers, and system integrators with wholesale access via the products.xlockgroup.com B2B webshop. The XL Lock Manager software is provided free of charge with no monthly subscription fees, deliberately differentiating XLOCK from subscription-based access control competitors. Revenue is hardware-driven with potential custom API and integration service revenue. The company addresses nine vertical segments — corporate offices, sports/fitness, retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, education, cultural institutions, and vacation rentals — with named enterprise customers including Framery, Toyota Finance, TPG Telecom, Vodafone, ABN Group, LEAD Rödl & Partner, Cardrona Ski Area, and Tartu City Schools. The company is privately held with no disclosed external institutional funding, M&A activity, leadership changes, or financial reporting.
XLOCK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- XLOCK
- Legal name
- XLOCK GmbH
- Website
- https://xlockgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- XLOCK GmbH is an Austrian B2B manufacturer of digital furniture locks, smart locker systems, and Bluetooth/RFID/NFC access control hardware, distributed globally through a network of 16+ channel partners to corporate, hospitality, fitness, healthcare, and education customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
XLOCK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Access Control Hardware
- NAICS
- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Smart Lock Software Platforms & Mobile Apps (Access Control SaaS) (HSAHAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Smart Locks & Access Control Retail (CRAIAMAD)
Keywords
Where XLOCK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lochau
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
XLOCK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: XLOCK sells digital furniture locks, smart locker systems, access control devices, and related hardware through its B2B partner network and direct B2B webshop. Products include Bluetooth locks, RFID locks, digital door handles, padlocks, and wall readers. These are one-time hardware purchases sold to businesses and organizations.
- Software Platform (App): The XLOCK mobile app (XL Lock Manager) and web interface are provided free of charge with no monthly fees. The software platform enables centralized lock management, user administration, real-time reporting, digital key transfer, and PIN code generation at no additional cost.
- API & Integration Services: XLOCK provides API documentation for integration into existing booking systems, hospitality platforms, and third-party applications. Integration fees may be associated with custom development or enterprise integration projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | XL Lock Manager App - Free |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hardware Products - B2B Sales |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
XLOCK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
XLOCK manufactures digital furniture locks, smart locker systems, and access control hardware using Bluetooth and RFID/NFC technologies. The product portfolio includes furniture locks, digital door handles, padlocks, and wall readers, all battery-operated with optional wired variants. The hardware is managed through the free XL Lock Manager mobile app, a web administration platform, and an API for integration with third-party booking and property management systems. The offering is sold exclusively through a global network of B2B partners and resellers, targeting offices, fitness centers, hotels, healthcare, education, government, and retail environments.
Product overview
XLOCK is a digitalized access solutions provider for workspaces and homes, offering a unified platform combining hardware locks, mobile software, and API integration capabilities. The core product portfolio consists of three main lines: (1) Access Control for building entrances and comprehensive facility access, (2) Furniture Locks with invisible installation options including Bluetooth, RFID, PIN code, and fingerprint models, and (3) Smart Locker System with complete management infrastructure. These hardware products are managed through the XLOCK App (XL Lock Manager), which provides real-time access control, digital key distribution, and monitoring capabilities. The book iT add-on enables subscription-free locker booking through Google Cloud integration. The XLOCK API Solutions enable external system integration for hospitality venues, fitness centers, showrooms, clubs, and commercial properties. All products are battery-operated by default with optional wired solutions, and the company sells exclusively through B2B partners and distributors worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- book iT: A booking platform for smart locker systems - a wireless locker booking system without subscription costs.
- XL Lock Manager
Products and services
- Access Control Comprehensive digital access control solutions for managing building entrances, mailboxes, and wardrobes, featuring encrypted digital key transfers, temporary access management without monthly fees, and centralized user rights administration.
- Furniture Locks Digital furniture locks with invisible installation preserving furniture aesthetics, available with Bluetooth, RFID, PIN code, and fingerprint unlocking options for cabinets, glass displays, drawers, and storage furniture.
- Smart Locker System Complete smart locker management system offering secure user-friendly access for personal belongings, including real-time usage dashboard, battery status monitoring, user permission management, and detailed reporting.
- XL Lock Manager (XLOCK App) Free mobile and web application for managing XLOCK access control, featuring real-time smartphone unlocking, digital key distribution, PIN code generation, intuitive lock programming, and access monitoring across iOS and Android.
- book iT Subscription-free wireless locker booking system on Google Cloud, enabling users to select a locker from a list, book for immediate use, and unlock via Bluetooth swipe, maximizing locker utilization in hybrid work environments.
- XLOCK 180 High-security furniture lock model designed for the financial and judicial sectors, providing secure storage for sensitive data and documents in cabinets with aesthetic elegance.
- XLOCK 40 Furniture lock commonly deployed as a Freelocker option in fitness center changing rooms, featuring LED indicators for locker availability and terminal displays showing locker numbers to help users find their locker.
- XLOCK 144BF Furniture lock with fingerprint recognition capability, enabling biometric unlocking for mailboxes and other furniture applications.
- XLOCK Wallreader SWR01 Wall-mounted reader for garages and ports, supporting ID card unlocking for building access control applications.
- XLOCK H20 Digital Door Handle Digital door handle for apartment doors and Framery pods, providing smart access via smartphone or ID card, integrating seamlessly with building access systems.
- Gateway Device enabling communication between the XLOCK management platform and locks, supporting remote control, monitoring, and instant updates, required for real-time notifications with ID cards, fingerprints, and PIN codes.
- XLOCK API Solutions API-based integration solutions enabling automated access management for hospitality venues, fitness centers, showrooms, clubs, and commercial properties, with documentation at docs.xlockgroup.com.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eliminates physical key management overhead and costs associated with lock re-keying or key replacement
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use XLOCK
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
XLOCK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature11 records
XLOCK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FramerycoreXLOCK and Framery have a strategic partnership integrating XLOCK digital handles directly into Framery pods for smart, flexible access. This enables seamless access management in offices, schools, airports, and public spaces. The partnership is highlighted through joint case studies and marketing, including a published case from Tartu City Schools in Estonia where Framery pods with XLOCK handles support a modern, open learning environment.
- WelltekminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Welltek serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products in their respective markets.
- REinventarminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. REinventar serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- SchleicherminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Schleicher serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- prodotti.solutionsminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. prodotti.solutions serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- Carl-rasminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Carl-ras serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- LintnerminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Lintner serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- KlienminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Klien serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- ZiegelmullerminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Ziegelmuller serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- Tukku ImmonenminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Tukku Immonen serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- LOCKEROOminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. LOCKEROO serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products in the sports/fitness locker segment.
- HelldoradominorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Helldorado serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- MyLockerminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. MyLocker serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK smart locker solutions.
- SONOminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. SONO serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- HolmrisB8minorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. HolmrisB8 serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
- MeesenburgminorPartner listed in the XLOCK partner network. Meesenburg serves as a distribution and reseller partner for XLOCK products.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
XLOCK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Salto Systems: Salto is a leading electronic access-control manufacturer offering battery-operated smart locks, mobile credentials and a SaaS management platform (Salto KS). It competes directly with XLOCK in furniture/cabinet locks and locker access within the same verticals (offices, coworking, hospitality, fitness).
- Tapkey: Tapkey provides a smartphone-based access platform that integrates with third-party smart locks for offices, coworking spaces and residential buildings. Like XLOCK, it relies on an app-centric, no-monthly-fee model and APIs for integration with booking and property management systems.
- Häfele: Häfele is a German family-run furniture fittings and electronic access-control specialist with Dialock RFID furniture locks, overlapping directly with XLOCK's invisible furniture-lock products across office and hospitality furniture applications.
- Lockey (by Lockey USA / Codelocks): Codelocks / Lockey-style mechanical and electronic cabinet locks compete head-to-head with XLOCK's furniture locks for cabinets, drawers and lockers, often serving the same education, fitness and office customers. Both focus on keyless access for storage furniture rather than full building entry.
- Euro-Locks: Euro-Locks manufactures high-security mechanical and electronic cabinet and furniture locks for office, healthcare and government customers, with similar invisible-installation and electronic-credential offerings to XLOCK's furniture lock line.
Broad incumbents
- ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global incumbent in locks and access control, offering electronic locks for doors, cabinets and lockers through brands such as VingCard, Aperio and CLIQ. It overlaps with XLOCK's furniture/locker lock focus but operates as a much broader portfolio across physical and electronic access.
- Abus (August Bremicker Söhne): Abus is a German lock manufacturer with growing electronic access-control and smart-locker offerings, including padlocks, cabinet locks and bicycle locks. It is comparable to XLOCK in furniture/cabinet and padlock categories while also serving broader physical-security markets.
- dormakaba: dormakaba is a major access solutions group providing electronic locks, readers and software for commercial buildings, including furniture/cabinet and locker applications. Its Exivo and evolo platforms overlap directly with XLOCK's central management software and digital lock portfolio.
- Onity (by Carrier): Onity delivers electronic locking solutions including cabinet and locker locks for hospitality, education and healthcare. As a Carrier-owned incumbent it competes with XLOCK in hospitality guest-room and back-office access as well as education/healthcare cabinet locks.
Emerging players
- Noke (by Master Lock): Noke offers Bluetooth smart padlocks and enterprise locker-management software targeted at gyms, schools, and workplaces. It overlaps with XLOCK's smart locker and padlock lines and competes in the same fitness/education/coworking verticals.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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XLOCK leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
XLOCK funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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XLOCK M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about XLOCK
What does XLOCK do?
XLOCK manufactures digital furniture locks, smart locker systems, and access control hardware using Bluetooth and RFID/NFC technologies. The product portfolio includes furniture locks, digital door handles, padlocks, and wall readers, all battery-operated with optional wired variants. The hardware is managed through the free XL Lock Manager mobile app, a web administration platform, and an API for integration with third-party booking and property management systems. The offering is sold exclusively through a global network of B2B partners and resellers, targeting offices, fitness centers, hotels, healthcare, education, government, and retail environments.
Is XLOCK a public or private company?
XLOCK is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was XLOCK founded?
XLOCK was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is XLOCK based?
XLOCK is headquartered in Lochau, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does XLOCK make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Platform (App) and API & Integration Services.
Who are XLOCK's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Salto Systems, Tapkey, Häfele, Lockey (by Lockey USA / Codelocks) and Euro-Locks. Broad incumbents are ASSA ABLOY, Abus (August Bremicker Söhne), dormakaba and Onity (by Carrier). Noke (by Master Lock) is listed as an emerging player.
Does XLOCK have an API?
Yes. XLOCK offers API solutions that enable businesses to integrate access control into their existing systems. The APIs provide seamless integration capabilities for automating and managing access across various environments including commercial spaces, hospitality, summer houses, showrooms, clubs, and fitness centers. Key integration use cases include automated booking and access credential generation, temporary access codes, remote access monitoring and management, and integration with existing ID card systems. The API enables automated key delivery after booking, keyless access for members, locker booking through fitness apps, and unstaffed showroom access. Developer documentation is at docs.xlockgroup.com.
What industry is XLOCK in?
XLOCK's product category is Digital Access Control Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHAEAG, Smart Lock Software Platforms & Mobile Apps (Access Control SaaS), with a secondary code of CRAIAMAD, Smart Locks & Access Control Retail. Its NAICS code is 334118 and its SIC code is 3670.