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Beacon |
NFC |
WiFi |
GPS |
| Signal range |
Up to 70 meters |
10 cm or less |
Up to 30 meters, depending on hardware type |
Unlimited, set by GPS coordinate |
| Phone compatibility |
All Androids and iPhones with Bluetooth (BLE) |
All Androids with NFC technology |
All Androids and iPhones |
All Androids and iPhones |
| User setup |
• Beacons need to be installed on premise
• Battery last up to 2 years |
NFC tags need to be installed on premise |
Leverage on existing wifi infrastructure |
Set/maintain geofence location (if required) |
| Maintenance |
Minimal |
Minimal |
No maintenance |
No maintenance |
| Interaction with app (speed) |
Medium
6-10 seconds |
Fast
1-3 seconds |
Fast
1-3 seconds |
Medium
6-10 seconds
(depending on GPS location service connection) |
| Energy efficiency on consumer device |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Low |
| Price |
$$ |
$ |
FREE |
FREE |
| Suitable for |
On premise clocking |
On premise clocking |
On premise clocking |
On-the-go and on premise clocking |
| Recommended for |
Store or office
(recommended to place Beacon at main area like lobby or pantry) |
Store or office
(NFC tags must be reachable, staff must be able to tap their phone on the tag) |
All type of businesses |
Out of store and mobile workers |
