Quick answer: Choose ZKBio Zlink if you want a simple cloud system with no server. Choose ZKBio Time (BioTime) if attendance and shift reports are your main need. Both Zlink and ZKBio Time can link multiple branches in one system. Choose ZKBio CVAccess for a small door access system of up to 25 doors. Choose ZKBio CVSecurity for larger sites with many doors, turnstiles, visitors or car park control.
Buying the right terminal is only half the job. The software decides how you see attendance, manage doors and pull reports. This guide explains the four main ZKTeco software options in plain terms, and which terminals each one works with.
Side-by-side comparison
| ZKBio Zlink | ZKBio Time (BioTime) | ZKBio CVAccess | ZKBio CVSecurity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cloud (SaaS) | Web-based, installed on your own PC or server | Lightweight web-based, installed on your own PC | All-in-one web-based platform, installed on your own server |
| Need your own PC / server? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (dedicated server recommended) |
| Main use | Attendance + door access + visitors | Attendance and shift scheduling | Door access + basic attendance | Large-scale security management |
| Multi-branch (global) link | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Size | Small and medium businesses, one or many branches | One site to many branches | Up to 25 doors / 25 attendance points | Up to 5,000 doors / 2,000 attendance points |
| Mobile app | Yes (web portal + app) | Yes (employee self-service app) | – | Yes (ZKBio CVSecurity / Zexus app) |
| Extra modules | Visitor management | Leave approval, e-mail alerts | Video linkage | Visitor, car park, elevator, video, patrol and more |
| Works with (VSH range) | SenseFace 2A, 4A, 7A, MB40 WiFi | SenseFace 2A, 4A, 7A, MB40 WiFi | SenseFace 2A, 4A, 7A | SenseFace 7A, turnstiles, InBio / C3 controllers |
Capacities from ZKTeco datasheets. “Works with” follows the VSH Technology product catalog.
In short: Zlink is the easiest to start. ZKBio Time is the attendance specialist. CVAccess is the small door access system. CVSecurity is the full building security platform.
How to choose: 3 questions
1. Do you want to run a computer or server?
If not, ZKBio Zlink is the answer. Everything runs in the cloud, and managers check attendance and doors from a browser or phone. ZKBio Time, CVAccess and CVSecurity are installed on your own PC or server, so your data stays in your office.
2. Is attendance or security your main concern?
If HR needs shift rosters, overtime and attendance reports across one or many branches, ZKBio Time is built for that. If the priority is controlling who opens which door, choose CVAccess for a small site or CVSecurity for a large one.
3. How big is the site?
Up to 25 doors fits CVAccess. Beyond that, or when you add turnstiles, visitor kiosks, car park barriers or lifts, CVSecurity handles it on one platform.
Recommended setups
| Your situation | Software | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Shop or small office, owner checks attendance on phone | ZKBio Zlink | SenseFace 2A WiFi |
| Office or factory, HR runs shifts and attendance reports | ZKBio Time | MB40 WiFi or SenseFace 4A |
| Company with branches in Klang Valley and Sabah | ZKBio Zlink or ZKBio Time | SenseFace WiFi models |
| Office with a few access-controlled doors | ZKBio CVAccess | SenseFace 2A or 4A |
| Corporate lobby with turnstiles and visitors | ZKBio CVSecurity | SenseFace 7A + ZKTeco turnstile |
Why get your ZKTeco software from VSH Technology
- ZKTeco distributor in Malaysia, supplying terminals and ZKBio software licences together so they work out of the box.
- Software setup and training for ZKBio Zlink, ZKBio Time, ZKBio CVAccess and ZKBio CVSecurity, plus software migration when you upgrade.
- Two branches: head office in Puchong, Selangor and a branch in Penampang, Sabah, serving Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, plus nearby Kalimantan towns such as Tarakan, Nunukan and Pontianak.
- One supplier for the whole system: terminals, controllers, turnstiles, barrier gates, EM locks and backup batteries.
Not sure which software fits? WhatsApp us at +6019-348 1168 with your number of staff, doors and branches. Our team will recommend the right software and terminal.
Frequently asked questions
Is BioTime the same as ZKBio Time?
Yes. BioTime is the common name for ZKBio Time, ZKTeco’s web-based time and attendance software.
Can I check attendance from my phone without a server?
Yes, with ZKBio Zlink. It is a cloud platform with a web portal and mobile app, so no PC or server is needed at your office.
What is the difference between ZKBio CVAccess and ZKBio CVSecurity?
CVAccess is a lightweight version for up to 25 doors. CVSecurity is the full platform for up to 5,000 doors, with extra modules such as visitor management, car park, elevator control and video.
Which software works with the MB40 WiFi?
The MB40 WiFi works with both ZKBio Time (BioTime) and ZKBio Zlink.
Can I manage branches in different states, such as Selangor and Sabah?
Yes. Both ZKBio Zlink and ZKBio Time support multi-branch (global) linking, so attendance from every branch shows in one system. WhatsApp us to plan a multi-branch setup.