Alternatives to Paxton10

{"intro": "Paxton10 unifies access control and video management for sites that need one browser-based administration point. It supports up to 100 sites, 1,000 doors, 1,000 cameras and 50,000 users, with live and archived footage, dashboards, permissions, reports, event monitoring, site plans and device controls. Visitor management, schedules, audit logs, locks and gates are included, while Paxton Connect and Paxton Key provide free remote management and smartphone or smartwatch credentials. The software is licence-free, although the Paxton10 Server is priced at £1166.00 excluding VAT.\n\nYou may look elsewhere for an API, cloud or hybrid deployment, different credential methods, resident-facing communication, emergency workflows or broader building-system integration. Paxton10 has no API access, recommends the latest Chrome, and allows 10 simultaneous system sessions and 10 live-video viewers. Compare each alternative’s capacity, mobile and browser access, offline behavior, integrations, visitor and emergency tools, hardware needs and commercial model. Options range from free plans and monthly starting prices to pricing on request, so match the payment structure and deployment approach to your sites.", "rows": [{"ref": "sw:axis-camera-station-secure-entry", "name": "AXIS Camera Station Secure Entry", "best_for": "Integrated video and access with advanced security controls", "pricing": "Pricing on request; 90-day trial", "key_difference": "AXIS adds QR, license-plate and Bluetooth access, encrypted communication, lockdown controls and mustering reports.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you need multi-factor authentication, anti-passback, attendance tracking or management across 64 servers."}, {"ref": "sw:raven-cloudaccess", "name": "Raven CloudAccess", "best_for": "Cloud, on-premise or hybrid access across many locations", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "Raven adds encrypted cloud connectivity, push alerts, occupancy dashboards, instant multi-site lockdown and offline controller operation.", "choose_when": "Choose it when offline continuity, air-gapped deployment or a free starting plan matters more than integrated video."}, {"ref": "sw:gallagher-command-centre", "name": "Gallagher Command Centre", "best_for": "Centralized security, people and building operations", "pricing": "Pricing on request", "key_difference": "Gallagher adds emergency response, perimeter security, real-time alarms and optional integrations for elevators, biometrics, lockers and sensors.", "choose_when": "Choose it when one platform must coordinate contractors, visitors, alarms and wider building operations."}, {"ref": "sw:honeywell-enterprise-buildings-integrator", "name": "Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator", "best_for": "Integrated building management and life-safety operations", "pricing": "Pricing on request", "key_difference": "EBI extends beyond access and video into building, energy, fire and life-safety management with automated workflows and geospatial control.", "choose_when": "Choose it when facility data, third-party equipment and automated building procedures belong in the same system."}, {"ref": "sw:swiftlane", "name": "Swiftlane", "best_for": "Residential access with video intercom and face recognition", "pricing": "Pricing on request; free plan and free trial", "key_difference": "Swiftlane focuses on cloud access and two-way video intercom, adding face recognition, voice unlock, visitor PINs and a leasing chatbot.", "choose_when": "Choose it when residents need mobile intercom conversations, remote unlocking and property-management integrations."}, {"ref": "sw:verkada-access-control", "name": "Verkada Access Control", "best_for": "Enterprise access with hybrid-cloud management", "pricing": "Pricing on request; 30-day trial", "key_difference": "Verkada combines edge-based offline operation with integrated video investigations, tailgating alerts and credentials including Apple Wallet NFC.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you need stated scaling from 10 to 10,000 doors and doors to keep operating during outages."}, {"ref": "sw:butterflymx", "name": "ButterflyMX", "best_for": "Multifamily and community property access", "pricing": "From $20/mo", "key_difference": "ButterflyMX adds resident video intercom, temporary passes, dated entry photos stored 365 days, property integrations and an open API and SDK.", "choose_when": "Choose it when residents and visitors need phone-based communication, remote entry and temporary access passes."}]}