Compare guest codes, household calling and booking calendars for the buzzer you already have.
By Protobuzz · Checked October 21, 2026
| What matters | FreshBuzzer | Protobuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Your buzzer setup | Offered: Keep your buzzerMust be able to call a phone number | Offered: Keep your buzzerMust be able to call a phone number |
| Phones and apps | Offered: Web, iPhone and AndroidiPhone: beta app. Android: direct download. | Offered: iPhone and Android |
| Guest access | Offered: Guest PINsBasic: 10 codes. Plus: unlimited codes. | Offered: Passcodes and timersCommunity, Standard and Premium |
| Weekly schedules | Offered: Scheduled entry | Offered: Standard and Premium |
| Household sharing | Offered: Up to 5 ringing phones | Offered: Unlimited household sharingInvite others on Standard or Premium. Community can join an existing group. |
| Custom workflows | Not offered: No | Offered: Build your own access rulesCombine passcodes, timers and access counts. Standard adds schedules and automatic entry; Premium adds Google Calendar sync. |
| App Store and Google Play downloads | Not offered: Not on both storesiPhone uses TestFlight beta; Android uses a direct download | Offered: Available on both stores |
| Free tier available | Not offered: Paid subscription requiredPublished plans do not include an ongoing free number | Offered: Included on CommunityFree plan, not a trial |
Choose a billing period to compare the amount you pay.
Prices in CAD
| Plan and features | Price |
|---|---|
| CommunityBuzzer number, passcodes and timers included | Free |
| StandardSchedules, automatic entry and group invitations | $49.99paid yearlyAbout CAD $4.17/month |
| PremiumGoogle Calendar sync · up to 3 groups | $99.99paid yearlyAbout CAD $8.33/month |
Prices in USD
| Plan and features | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic5 phones · 10 guest codes | $35.00paid yearlyAbout USD $2.92/month |
| PlusiCal bookings · unlimited guest codesStarting prices; confirm property and integration charges. | $65.00paid yearlyAbout USD $5.42/month |
Yearly prices are paid upfront. Monthly equivalents are rounded. Currencies may differ; prices have not been converted.
USD prices. Additional-unit charges are separate. A paid plan is required for an assigned number; free test calls are not a free live-number plan.
| Provider and plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly payment | Total over 12 months | Monthly equivalent | Yearly payment upfront | |
| Protobuzz Community | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Protobuzz Standard | CAD $4.99 | CAD $59.88 | CAD $4.17 | CAD $49.99 |
| Protobuzz Premium | CAD $9.99 | CAD $119.88 | CAD $8.33 | CAD $99.99 |
| FreshBuzzer Basic | USD $4.00 | USD $48.00 | USD $2.92 | USD $35.00 |
| FreshBuzzer Plus | USD $7.00 | USD $84.00 | USD $5.42 | USD $65.00 |
Twelve monthly payments are calculated from the monthly price, not an annual offer. “Not published” means the source does not confirm that billing option.
Sources: Protobuzz pricing · FreshBuzzer pricing, allowances and fair use · FreshBuzzer mobile app distribution
Make your buzzer work around your day. Protobuzz Community gives you a free buzzer number, passcodes, timers and access-count rules, so you can start building useful guest workflows without a paid subscription.
Download from the App Store or Google Play and keep your existing phone-based buzzer. Add schedules and automatic entry on Standard, or Google Calendar sync on Premium, when your routine calls for more automation.
FreshBuzzer Plus may suit a rental business that specifically needs iCal booking sync to manage guest codes. If your priority is everyday household access and custom rules, start with Protobuzz Community and build from there.
Free buzzer number, passcodes and timers. Choose your plan in the app.
