ButterflyMX
7.2#2 in property access control software$3,995 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitButterflyMX vs Swiftlane
What both publish
| Fact | ButterflyMX | Swiftlane |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Public resources include property-manager guides, resident instructions, installer cut sheets, training videos and a searchable Help Center. | The installation-manual library covers SwiftReader, Swiftvision, readers, controllers, vehicle hardware, provisioning and firewall configuration. |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, Greystar, RentManager, Google Workspace, Buildium, BuildingLink, MRI Software, smart locks, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Alexa and Siri. | Official integration material names Okta, G Suite, Azure, Buildium, Entrata, Yardi, Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks. |
| Network requirements | Devices require reliable always-on broadband; cameras and camera gateways require wired Ethernet and do not support Wi‑Fi or cellular. | Access points need outbound ports 80 and 443; door controllers also use MQTT over 8883, Cloud IoT over 443 and Apple push traffic over 5223. |
| Product | ButterflyMX is a unified property access and security platform combining video intercoms, access control, security cameras, and related property systems. | Swiftlane combines cloud-based access control and video intercom for buildings and communities. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.9 out of 5 from 112K ratings | The Swiftlane access app is rated 4.8 out of 5 from about 2,000 ratings. |
| Rating on Capterra | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews | Swiftlane scores 4.6 out of 5 from 128 reviews, with ease of use 4.7 and customer service 4.7. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews | Swiftlane scores 4.5 out of 5 from 41 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews | Swiftlane scores 4.6 out of 5 from 128 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.8 out of 5 from 17.6K reviews | The Swiftlane Android app is rated 4.8 out of 5 from about 1,090 reviews. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.2 out of 5 from 65 reviews | Swiftlane scores 4.4 out of 5 from 93 reviews. |
ButterflyMX plans
- 8″ Video Intercom (surface)$3,995, paid once
- 8″ Surface Video Intercom$3,995, paid once
- 8″ Video Intercom (recessed)$4,495, paid once
- 8″ Recessed Video Intercom$4,495, paid once
- 12″ Surface Video Intercom$5,995, paid once
- 12″ Video Intercom (surface)$5,995, paid once
Swiftlane plans
- BasicFree
- Motion Detection Video Clips$30 a month
- PremiumPriced on request
- Resident BasicPriced on request
- Resident PremiumPriced on request
- Wallet Plan—
Pick ButterflyMX if…
ButterflyMX suits property owners and managers in multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community settings. It also serves residents, staff, and visitors who need property entry and visitor access tools.
Pick Swiftlane if…
Swiftlane may suit residential buildings and communities looking to combine door access and video intercom. Property teams can also consider RentGPT for an apartment website or the listed property-management integrations.