Best Microchip Cat Flap 2026: Ten Flaps Ranked on Access

The SureFlap classic is the microchip cat flap we would recommend first, because its 22,714 ratings at 4.4 are the deepest pool in this category by a wide margin. It reads your cat's microchip or an RFID collar tag, stores up to 32 pets with one button programming, and runs around a year on four AA batteries.

Owners report units still working after 14 years, easy installation and wind resistance, and the listing is honest that clever or aggressive cats may need the DualScan model instead.

At £69.99 it ranks first on evidence, durability and price.

This brown SureFlap is the colour twin of our number one, reading the same microchips and RFID tags with the same one button programming, 32 pet memory and three year warranty, at £70.00 rather than £69.99.

The 22,714 rating pool is identical, so the evidence does not separate the colours, an honesty note we repeat. The anthracite grey and white finish suits modern doors, while this brown version suits wooden ones.

At £70.00 it ranks second purely as the same proven flap in a different colour.

The SureFlap DualScan is the microchip cat flap for households that need to keep one cat in while letting others out, because its dual scan reads each pet and lets you set entry and exit permissions per cat. It is the model SureFlap points aggressive cats to, with a safety mode that lets indoor cats back in if they escape.

Its 2,747 ratings at 4.3 include owners replacing a 14 year old SureFlap, praising the double locking that stops other cats dragging the flap open.

At £110.00 it ranks third for multi cat control, with the classic model still the value leader.

The PetSafe Microchip Cat Door is the main rival to the SureFlap, with a 19,126 rating pool at 4.1 and a 15 digit chip reader that admits up to 40 pets. The manual four way lock offers locked, unlocked, enter only and exit only modes, and weather stripping plus magnetic points reduce drafts.

Its 4.1 average trails the SureFlap, and owners note batteries are not included and clever cats may take a couple of weeks to learn the click unlock.

At £65.80 it ranks fourth for buyers who want the PetSafe brand with the deep pool, accepting the lower score.

The SureFlap Connect is the microchip cat flap for owners who want notifications, pairing DualScan hardware with the Sure Petcare app to track when each cat comes and goes. Its curfew mode locks and unlocks at set times, ideal before vet visits, and the hub is listed as required but sold separately.

Its 262 ratings at 4.2 include one owner who insists the hub is unnecessary for the flap to work, and others who praise reliability over five years and good manufacturer support.

At £138.18 it ranks fifth for app connected homes, with the hub cost an honest extra to budget.

The PetSafe Petporte Smart Flap is the mains powered alternative to battery flaps, reading chips for up to 25 cats with an optional night mode that keeps cats indoors after dark. It installs in wood, glass, PVC and metal doors and suits cats up to about 7 kg.

Its 2,089 ratings at 4.1 describe a reliable unit that owners have kept for years, with cats adapting quickly to the click as the sensor reads the chip.

At £138.99 it ranks sixth, priced high because it needs mains power rather than batteries.

The Cat Mate 360 is a UK made microchip cat flap for up to 30 pets, reading 15 digit ISO and AVID chips with a magnetic closure and brush strips for weather resistance. It suits small to medium cats and small dogs up to a 145 mm square opening.

The honest limits are in the fine print: it does not work with 10 digit chips or chips containing letters, so owners must confirm their cat's chip standard before buying.

At £59.56 it ranks seventh, a good UK value flap for cats with standard chips.

The SureFlap Pet Door Connect is the bigger SureFlap for large cats and small dogs, and it is the only listing here that includes the hub in the box. App control, curfew mode and activity tracking come with the Connect system, and four C cell batteries power the larger flap.

Its 284 ratings at 3.6 are the weakest score in this guide, with owners praising the reassurance the app gives when they are away but complaining about battery life and the price.

At £194.99 it ranks eighth: the hub included justifies part of the cost, but the score and the C battery appetite hold it back.

The PetSafe Magnetic Deluxe appears in this microchip cat flap guide so we can flag it clearly: it does not read microchips at all, and only opens for cats wearing the special magnetic collar key. Its four way lock and 3,150 rating pool at 4.3 make it a good magnetic flap, but it is not the same product class.

Owners praise the sturdy build and easy fit, with one replacing an older Staywell of the same design.

At £45.99 it ranks ninth as the budget non chip option for owners who accept a collar magnet instead of a microchip reader.