ButterflyMX vs Rhombus Access Control
ButterflyMX
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| Figure | ButterflyMX | Rhombus Access Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $16.58/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Spec score · Property Access Control Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.7 (#11) |
| API | ButterflyMX publishes an API with OAuth 2.0 authorization for resources such as buildings, tenants and door-release events. | Rhombus publishes an API for customers and partners that includes access-control operations such as creating groups and assigning credentials. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Security | ButterflyMX describes itself as SOC 2 compliant and says its platform is backed by independent security audits and a public Trust Center. | Rhombus says media, video, and cloud communications are encrypted at rest and in transit, and that its architecture uses Zero Trust. |
Plans
ButterflyMX
- 8″ Surface Video Intercom$3,995, paid once
- 8″ Video Intercom (surface)$3,995, paid once
- 8″ Recessed Video Intercom$4,495, paid once
- 8″ Video Intercom (recessed)$4,495, paid once
- 12″ Surface Video Intercom$5,995, paid once
- 12″ Video Intercom (surface)$5,995, paid once
- 12″ Recessed Video Intercom$6,495, paid once
- 12″ Video Intercom (recessed)$6,495, paid once
- Property softwarePrice not published
- Software and hostingPriced on request
Rhombus Access Control
- DR20 Door Reader$299, paid once
- DC10 Single-Door Controller$799, paid once
- DC20 4-Door Controller$1,399, paid once
- Door license$199 a year
- DR40 Video Intercom$1,099, paid once
- Access Control Door License$199 a year
In their own words
ButterflyMX
ButterflyMX combines video intercoms, access control, security cameras, and related systems for multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community properties. Residents can see and speak with visitors, remotely grant access, create temporary PINs, and use visitor passes. Property staff can manage permissions and review entry records with date- and time-stamped photos retained for 365 days. The platform supports Android, iOS, web, and API access, with integrations including Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, Google Workspace, Yale, Kwikset, SALTO KS, Apple Wallet, and Google Wallet. Its QR Code Intercom offers browser access for visitors and uses encryption, geofencing, session limits, and audit logs. The company describes its platform as SOC 2 compliant and offers an open API and SDK. Residents and visitors use the mobile app for free; owners pay for hardware and annual software. Video intercom hardware is listed from $3,995, paid once, and paid pricing starts at $20/mo. Hardware requires internet, power, and an electronic or magnetic lock, with local installers handling installation.
Rhombus Access Control
Rhombus Access Control has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.