Athena Security

Name: Athena Security
Brand: Athena Security

On a Mission to help #SaveLives.

Est 2018|Raised $18.6M|2 Ref Customers

LinkedIn 6K|Web traffic 2K|FTEs 115|HQ Austin, Texas, US

MarketsPhysical Security Systems Visitor Management

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis (where alternatives excel)

- ZeroEyes is oriented toward camera-based detection of visible firearms and publishes pricing information. That model may be more suitable for organizations that prioritize campus-wide camera coverage and visible-threat detection rather than entryway screening for concealed weapons. - Traditional walk-through metal detectors are low-complexity and have broadly available pricing; they may be appropriate for small sites or organizations seeking a minimal procurement process despite higher throughput friction. - CEIA OPENGATE and other hardware vendors supply detectors; Athena’s software-focused approach may appeal to organizations that want a unified workflow layer across heterogeneous hardware deployments. - Evolv provides an AI-enabled screening lane approach; prospective buyers should weigh vendor track records, public performance data, and procurement transparency when comparing lane-based, camera-based, and workflow-based approaches.

	Athena Security (athena-security.com)	ZeroEyes	Traditional Walk-Through Metal Detector (e.g., Garrett PD6500i)
Starting Price	Not publicly listed (quote-based)	Published annual pricing for camera-based detection streams (vendor-published)	Hardware list prices available through resellers (example hardware retail listings)
Recommended use case	Facilities seeking integrated entry workflows that combine concealed screening, compliance logging, alerts, and visitor management	Organizations seeking camera-based visible firearm detection with human verification and published pricing	Facilities requiring a low-complexity, low-capital screening device where divestment and manual procedures are acceptable
Key strength	Software and workflow layer intended to integrate with multiple detector hardware options; emphasis on process documentation and operational controls	Deploys on existing camera infrastructure and focuses on visible firearm detection with human-in-the-loop verification	Predictable upfront hardware cost and mature, widely available technology
Key limitation	Limited independent validation in public sources; pricing opacity; reliance on trained staff and SOPs for effectiveness	Does not detect concealed weapons; coverage depends on camera placement and line-of-sight	Higher operational friction (divestment), potential for frequent nuisance alarms from benign metal items

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis (where alternatives excel)

ZeroEyes is oriented toward camera-based detection of visible firearms and publishes pricing information. That model may be more suitable for organizations that prioritize campus-wide camera coverage and visible-threat detection rather than entryway screening for concealed weapons.
Traditional walk-through metal detectors are low-complexity and have broadly available pricing; they may be appropriate for small sites or organizations seeking a minimal procurement process despite higher throughput friction.
CEIA OPENGATE and other hardware vendors supply detectors; Athena’s software-focused approach may appeal to organizations that want a unified workflow layer across heterogeneous hardware deployments.
Evolv provides an AI-enabled screening lane approach; prospective buyers should weigh vendor track records, public performance data, and procurement transparency when comparing lane-based, camera-based, and workflow-based approaches.

	Athena Security (athena-security.com)	ZeroEyes	Traditional Walk-Through Metal Detector (e.g., Garrett PD6500i)
Starting Price	Not publicly listed (quote-based)	Published annual pricing for camera-based detection streams (vendor-published)	Hardware list prices available through resellers (example hardware retail listings)
Recommended use case	Facilities seeking integrated entry workflows that combine concealed screening, compliance logging, alerts, and visitor management	Organizations seeking camera-based visible firearm detection with human verification and published pricing	Facilities requiring a low-complexity, low-capital screening device where divestment and manual procedures are acceptable
Key strength	Software and workflow layer intended to integrate with multiple detector hardware options; emphasis on process documentation and operational controls	Deploys on existing camera infrastructure and focuses on visible firearm detection with human-in-the-loop verification	Predictable upfront hardware cost and mature, widely available technology
Key limitation	Limited independent validation in public sources; pricing opacity; reliance on trained staff and SOPs for effectiveness	Does not detect concealed weapons; coverage depends on camera placement and line-of-sight	Higher operational friction (divestment), potential for frequent nuisance alarms from benign metal items