What are the Best Self Storage Management Software Integrations?

Technology continues to drive the self storage industry with exceptional integrations from third-party applications. 

The best self storage management software on market will incorporate these apps to give self storage operators the most effective tools they can use to run an organized and successful self storage facility. 

The main integrations to look for in self storage management software fall under four main categories of self storage business workflow and organization. 

1 Payment Gateways

The modern consumer prefers digital payment options in any business transaction because they are fast, easy, and secure. Providing a digital payment integration will help you keep up with customer demand, and keep you from losing out on potential self storage tenants. Accepting digital payments can also transform your business because they are a cost-effective way to streamline self storage facility operations, save you time, increase reliability with autopay, and decrease the frequency of late payments. Read up on all the benefits of switching to digital payment systems in this article. 

Here are two of the top third-party payment systems right now:

Paya Merchant Services- 

Paya makes accepting payments easy with wholesale processing rates backed by a “meet or beat” pricing promise, customer service anytime you need it, and online, mobile, and recurring payment options.

Stripe- 

Stripe offers no additional fee for refunds, failed charges, or international cards. Millions of businesses use Stripe to accept payments online.

2 Email/ SMS

Make back-and-forth communication with your tenants easy and save time for both admins and tenants with the use of email and SMS messaging app integrations. Have one less thing for you to remember as the software can trigger email/SMS automatically and show you the activity statuses of your tenants. Applications for back-and-forth SMS or marketing/transactional emails let you edit the default templates or create your own with macro fields to easily send facility notifications, rent reminders, password reset, unit transfer or move-in confirmation, and more to your self storage tenants.

Two of the app integrations to look for are:

Twilio- 

Send back-and-forth SMS to your tenants for easy communication. Remind tenants of overdue payments and more.

SendGrid- 

Get preloaded, customizable email templates. Send marketing/transactional emails to your tenants and view the email activity for each tenant.

3 Accounting

Accounting platforms help small businesses take much of the time-consuming work out of bookkeeping and staying organized. Accounting software is a helpful resource that can save you a huge headache on a daily basis, especially during tax time. With this software integration, you can easily track your self storage facility’s income and expenses, manage payroll, and always know the financial health of your business. Get a more in-depth look at how accounting software can help your self storage business in this article. 

Popular accounting software integrations include:

QuickBooks Online- 

QuickBooksOnline is cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses. It is one of the biggest names in accounting and personal finances with 2+ million users.

Get Payroll- 

GetPayroll is a 30-year-old nationwide payroll service bureau that provides the most compliant, affordable, and reliable payroll service for small and medium-sized businesses. 100% error-free processing guarantee.

4 Gate Access Control

Smart facilities overcome security challenges with gate access and fencing. Gate access systems are a top security feature as the technology has skyrocketed in function and affordability. These systems also offer a plethora of surprising benefits, like key and touch pads, custom tenant entrance codes, individual unit alarms, restricted access for delinquent tenants, and more. Learn all about the best ways to keep your self storage facility safe in this article.  

These are the top self storage Gate Access Control systems available for your facility:

6Security- 

6Security is designed to overcome the limits of traditional access control systems with 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standards. This system lets self storage facility operators access and configure their self storage facility’s access control remotely from any computer in the world, making it the perfect security system for both manned and unmanned storage facilities. This system offers individual unit door alarms and individual unit sensors.

PTI Security- 

PTI offers a wide range of integrated security solutions which also include a mobile app for renters and facility staff.

QuikStor- 

QuikStor offers wired and wireless access control keypads with a 7-year warranty. The infinity keypads are integrated into QuikStor Express software which gives you an entire overview of the security control activity.

Noke- 

Noke lets you use your mobile phone to access your facility. With the digital key-sharing feature, you can grant temporary unit access to anyone you want to.

Sentinel- 

Secure your facility with WinSen- the first windows-based security system in self storage. Easy setup configuration and supports 32 individual keypads.

Stor-Guard-

A cloud-based access control system that provides your tenants a secure, easy-to-access, and comfortable storage environment.

Succeed with Self Storage Solutions from 6Storage

6Storage seamlessly integrates with all of these highly-requested third-party applications to help your storage business run smoothly and efficiently- all in one place!⁠ These integrations can automate many parts of your business, giving self storage operators more control over facility workflow, and help you create a better customer experience.

Owning and operating self storage facilities requires a strong foundation in order to succeed. Accelerate achievements with smart self storage solutions. 

From cloud-based self storage management software to a reliable remote gate access system, 6Storage offers user-friendly support to the self storage industry. In addition, 6Storage offers website services and an advanced 3D storage calculator. We back up all of our services with 24/7 live chat support. 

If you’re looking for affordable self storage solutions designed by industry experts offered at competitive prices, look no further than 6Storage! Contact us to level up your storage business and experience our white-glove service.