BioStar 2 - What are the differences between the Access Control Free & SE version
In BioStar 2 there is a possibility to get a paid license for the access control functionality. Below you can find a overview of the differences in functionality between the free and SE version.
Beware! It is always possible to upgrade your free software version to a paid license without having to re-install your software. Please contact EasySecure International to purchase your software license of if you have any additional questions.
Please find the differences between the free and SE version below:
Specification
| | Basic License | Standard License |
| System | Type | Web-based | Web Server |
| OS | Windows | Windows |
| Client | Web Browser
(Chrome, IE) | Web Browser
(Chrome, IE) |
| Max. Client | 100 | 100 |
| Database | SQLite | SQLite |
| Server Auto Update | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud | Yes | Yes |
| Auto DB Back-up | Yes | Yes |
| Device | Max. Device | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Max. Slave per
Master(RS485) | 31
(Up to 8 Fingerprint Devices) | 31
(Up to 8 Fingerprint Devices) |
| RS485 Protocol | OSDP Suppoorted | OSDP Supported |
| Multi Door Control | Yes | Yes |
| Device Admin Level | All/User
Config Admin | All/User
Config Admin |
Auto Reconnection
to Server | Direct & Server Mode | Direct & Server Mode |
| USB Enrollment Device | BioMini | BioMini |
| User | Max. Card per User | 8 | 8 |
| Max. Fingerprint per User | 10 | 10 |
| Auto User Sync to Device | Yes | Yes |
| Access-on-Card | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Credential | Yes | Yes |
| Inactive User Report | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Fields | Yes | Yes |
| Access Group | Max. Access Level | 128 | 128 |
| Max. Access Group | 128 | 128 |
| Max. Access Group per User | 16 | 16 |
| Auto Access Group Sync to Device | Yes | Yes |
| Access Group Report by Door/User | Yes | Yes |
| Zone | Max. Zones | - | 100 |
| Max. Device per Zone | - | 1,000 Global, 32 Local |
| Anti-passback | Single Door APB | Global, Local |
| Fire Alarm | - | Global, Local |
| Scheduled Unlock/Lock | - | Yes |
| Advanced | Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Server Matching | - | Yes |
| BioStar Mobile App Support | Yes
(User,Door,Monitoring, Alarm) | Yes
(User,Door,Monitoring, Alarm) |
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