Gallagher Command Centre

Gallagher Command Centre brings access control, site security and building operations together in a centralized platform. It suits organizations managing complex or high-security sites, especially when security and facilities teams need to coordinate their work. Its broad scope is a strong fit for those needs, though custom pricing and Windows-based server and workstation requirements call for planning.

Overview

Command Centre covers credential management, visitor and contractor access, emergency response, perimeter security, site monitoring and real-time alarm management. It also supports building operations such as reducing energy costs and identifying critical faults early. That breadth can make it useful where access control is one part of a wider site operation; it is likely more system than a small site needs.

Gallagher describes the platform as scalable from perimeter and access-control deployments to critical sites with high security requirements. Recommended computer specifications depend on variables such as event rate, so organizations should discuss sizing with Technical Support before choosing server and workstation hardware.

Key features

Access and site operations

Standard capabilities include 16 doors, 256 facility codes, zone counting, anti-passback, interlocking, guard tours, site plans and advanced reporting. Together, these features support more involved access policies and on-site response than a basic door system. The 16-door standard inclusion gives a defined starting capacity, while sites that need more doors should establish the scope and cost with a Gallagher representative.

One Command Centre Mobile license and five Mobile Connect credentials are included. Command Centre Mobile supports iOS 12 or later and Android 6.0 or later; Connect requires iOS 15 or later or Android 6.0 or later. Those mobile options extend the system beyond a fixed workstation, though the five Connect credentials set a modest included allowance.

Integrations and updates

Optional integrations cover video management, REST APIs, visitor management, elevators, key cabinets, biometric readers, lockers, car parks, intercoms and sensors. Gallagher’s integration catalog includes Active Directory synchronization, Commend Intercom, Milestone VMS and Okta Synchronization. This range can help connect security and building workflows, but the integrations are optional, so buyers should confirm which components their deployment requires.

Gallagher makes enhancements, features and integrations available through two major releases each year. The cadence gives customers a regular route to new capabilities; release information is handled through a Gallagher representative.

Pricing

Command Centre is paid software with custom pricing. Gallagher directs buyers to request pricing, so organizations should obtain a quote that accounts for their site scope and required integrations. Standard inclusions are 16 doors, one workstation, one Command Centre Mobile license, five Mobile Connect credentials and six fence zones. These provide a concrete initial package, but the price and terms needed to assess a larger deployment require a quote.

Platforms

The platform is available for Android, iOS, web and Windows, with self-hosted deployment and API access. Server support lists Windows 10 and 11 Pro or Enterprise and Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022; workstations list Windows 10 and 11 Pro or Enterprise. Organizations standardizing on other server or workstation operating systems should weigh that requirement before choosing Command Centre.

Product specifications list 256-bit AES encryption. Gallagher also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II accreditations. These credentials and the stated encryption are relevant to security-conscious buyers evaluating operational and data-protection requirements.

Who it's for

Command Centre is a good fit for organizations that need coordinated access control, perimeter monitoring, alarms and building operations across a complex or critical site. Its standard door, workstation, mobile and fence-zone inclusions give teams a defined starting point, while optional integrations can connect adjacent systems.

It is a weaker fit for buyers seeking transparent upfront pricing, a small access-only setup, or server and workstation support outside the Windows editions Gallagher names. Computer sizing depends on site conditions such as event rate, so technical planning is part of selecting the system.

Pros and cons

• Broad operational coverage: Access, visitor and contractor management, emergency response, perimeter security, alarms and building functions sit within one platform.
• Useful standard security controls: Anti-passback, interlocking, zone counting, guard tours, site plans and advanced reporting support more involved site procedures.
• Wide integration options: Optional links span video, identity directories, intercoms, elevators and other site systems.
• Custom pricing: Buyers need a quote to evaluate cost, which makes early budget comparisons harder.
• Windows server and workstation requirements: The named editions constrain deployments built around other operating systems.
• Modest included mobile allowance: The package has five Mobile Connect credentials, which may not cover a larger mobile-credential population.

Alternatives

Raven CloudAccess is worth considering for a smaller deployment or a buyer who wants a free starting plan: it includes up to two doors, five users and seven days of event history, with Android, iOS, web, API and self-hosted platforms.

Paxton10 may suit buyers who prefer no software license fees and can budget separately for hardware; its system plan supports up to 100 sites, 1,000 doors, 1,000 cameras and 50,000 users.

Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator is another paid option for buyers comparing building-integrator platforms.

ButterflyMX may suit buyers focused on video intercom hardware: its 8-inch surface model is $3,995, paid once, and the recessed model is $4,495, paid once.

C•CURE 9000 is an alternative for buyers evaluating deployments that may require up to 5,000 readers and 500,000 credentials on one server; license and system capacity vary by model.

Napco MVP Access may suit organizations seeking a monthly flat rate per door, unlimited users and no annual service contract, with capacity from ten to thousands of doors and gates.

Nexkey is another paid option for buyers comparing access-control software across Android, iOS and web.

OpenVia is a freemium alternative for property access; its subscription terms state a one-year term unless a purchase agreement says otherwise.

Browse more options in Property Access Control Software.

Verdict

Choose Gallagher Command Centre when a complex or high-security site needs one system for access, people, alarms and related building operations. Its broad standard capabilities, mobile credentials and integration range make that breadth the central reason to choose it. Look elsewhere if you need an upfront price or server and workstation support beyond the listed Windows editions.