Choose between adding rules to a working phone buzzer and buying a wider building access system.
By Protobuzz · Checked October 21, 2026
| What matters | Swiftlane | Protobuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Your buzzer setup | Offered: Depends on the productIntercoms, readers and a QR option are offered | Offered: Keep your buzzerMust be able to call a phone number |
| Phones and apps | Offered: iPhone, Android and web | Offered: iPhone and Android |
| Guest access | Offered: Visitor PINsConfirm the chosen product’s features | Offered: Passcodes and timersCommunity, Plus and Premium |
| Household sharing | Offered: Building-managed accessUser and door limits depend on the contract | Offered: Unlimited household sharingInvite others on Plus or Premium. Community can join an existing group. |
| Entry history | Offered: Activity feed with timestamps | Offered: View activity in the appCheck your plan and how long records are kept |
| Custom workflows | Not offered: No | Offered: Build your own access rulesCombine passcodes, timers and access counts. Plus adds schedules and automatic entry; Premium adds Google Calendar sync. |
Choose a billing period to compare the amount you pay.
Prices in CAD
| Plan and features | Price |
|---|---|
| CommunityBuzzer number, passcodes and timers included | Free |
| PlusSchedules, 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 |
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| 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 Plus | 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 |
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 · Swiftlane products and quote request · Swiftlane iOS, Android and dashboard support
Upgrade the way you use your working phone buzzer. Protobuzz Community includes a free number, passcodes, timers and access-count rules, giving you custom guest workflows without buying new readers or a video intercom.
Manage access from iPhone or Android and add more automation when you need it. Plus brings schedules and automatic entry; Premium adds Google Calendar sync. Start with your household’s day-to-day access needs and grow from there.
Swiftlane may fit a building-wide project involving video, readers, key cards or face-recognition access. Its equipment and contract should match that project. For a resident adding custom guest rules to an existing phone buzzer, choose Protobuzz.
Free buzzer number, passcodes and timers. Choose your plan in the app.
