Simplicity vs automation
CondoBuzzer is truly “set-and-forget” forwarding. Protobuzz adds automation trees, calendar sync, and delivery windows.
Protobuzz vs. CondoBuzzer
Decide between CondoBuzzer’s low-cost simultaneous ringing and Protobuzz’s automation suite for roommates, STR hosts, or property teams.
Who it’s for
CondoBuzzer caters to budget-conscious households that only need multiple phones to ring at once. Protobuzz layers on rules, guest access, and history for people who want more than basic forwarding.
Pricing snapshot
- CondoBuzzer: 2-line plan ≈ $3.70/mo, 5-line plan ≈ $4.80/mo (both available annually as well) with a 15-day free trial.
- Protobuzz: Free Community tier plus paid Standard/Premium plans with transparent monthly or annual pricing.
Key features compared
Guest experience
Protobuzz lets guests use codes and schedules. CondoBuzzer relies on whoever answers the simultaneous call.
Reporting & compliance
Protobuzz tracks every unlock with exports for boards. CondoBuzzer provides no analytics or history.
Where Protobuzz stays ahead
Modern workflows
Beyond simultaneous ringing, Protobuzz introduces guest codes, delivery windows, quiet hours, and exports residents now expect.
Growth-ready pricing
Start free, upgrade when you need more automation, and avoid juggling separate plans per line count.
Portfolio oversight
Boards and PMs get audit-ready logs and multi-property dashboards without bolting on extra tools.
| Capability | CondoBuzzer | Protobuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Phone lines per unit | Choose plans for 2, 3, or 5 simultaneous phone lines. | Forward to as many contacts as you need with conditional fallbacks. |
| Guest access | Pure call-forwarding: no guest code or automation features. | Time-bound guest codes, delivery windows, and audit logs. |
| Automation & scheduling | No automation beyond simultaneous ringing—first phone to answer wins. | Conditions (passcode, timer, count, schedule) with matching actions such as automatic grant access. |
| Pricing | 2-line plans from ~$3.70/mo; 5-line plans around $4.80/mo with a 15-day free trial. | Free Community tier plus Standard ($4.17/mo annual) and Premium ($8.33/mo annual). |
Quick feature check
| Capability | CondoBuzzer | Protobuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Simple multi-line forwarding | 2–5 simultaneous phones | Unlimited contacts + fallbacks |
| Low monthly price | $3–$5/mo | $0 Community tier |
| No app required | Pure phone calls | Mobile + web control |
| Guest/delivery automations | Not supported | Codes, windows, quiet hours |
| Calendar sync | Not available | Premium Google Calendar |
| Audit history | No exports | Searchable logs |
| Portfolio dashboards | Line-by-line setup | Multi-building view |
| Delivery notifications | Not provided | Push + email alerts |
| Automation exports | No reporting | CSV exports |
| Calendar-triggered rules | N/A | Events drive automations |
CondoBuzzer alternative FAQs
Protobuzz answers the most common questions about smart buzzer access, subscriptions, and getting started below.
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