Discover why thousands of gated and garden-style communities are making the switch to Gatewise's mobile-first, wireless access control solution—no costly hardware, intercoms, or extra wiring required.
Forget complicated hardware and wiring. Gatewise delivers modern access with minimal infrastructure.
Ditch outdated intercoms and wow your visitors with our one-of-a-kind Virtual Call Box.
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Gatewise takes a modern, hardware-free approach with our Virtual Call Box system. Visitors simply scan a QR code at your entrance using their smartphone, which opens a digital directory to contact residents. Residents receive instant notifications and can grant access remotely after verifying the visitor. This innovative solution eliminates the need for physical intercom hardware and is included free with every Gatewise system, greatly reducing both upfront costs and ongoing maintenance concerns.
ButterflyMX relies on traditional physical intercom hardware installed at each entrance. Their system requires visitors to use an on-premise touchscreen panel to find residents and initiate video calls. While this approach works well for visitors without smartphones, it necessitates expensive hardware (typically $4,000-$6,000 per intercom) plus installation costs, as well as power and internet connectivity at each entry point.
Gatewise offers a purpose-built self-guided touring solution designed specifically for multifamily properties. Prospects can schedule a tour online, verify their identity, and receive a secure digital key that provides temporary access to community gates, amenities, and designated model units. The system handles the entire process from booking to access expiration, with comprehensive security features and a complete audit trail—all managed through the same platform as your regular access control.
ButterflyMX enables self-guided tours by leveraging its standard access features rather than offering a dedicated touring platform. Property managers typically issue temporary PINs or visitor passes to prospects manually. While this works for basic entry access, it generally requires integration with third-party touring software for scheduling and identity verification, plus separate smart lock systems for unit access. The result is a less cohesive touring solution that often involves multiple vendors and systems.
Gatewise excels in garden-style apartments, gated communities, and properties with distributed access points. Our system is particularly well-suited for communities with vehicle gates, outdoor amenity access, and areas where running network wiring would be challenging or costly. Gatewise provides a perfect balance of modern functionality and value for properties seeking efficient access control without unnecessary complexity or premium pricing.
ButterflyMX is typically better suited for high-rise buildings, urban properties with lobby entries, and luxury developments marketing technology as a premium amenity. Their system works well in buildings with centralized entry points, concierge services, and existing infrastructure to support their hardware requirements. It's generally a better fit for Class A properties willing to invest significantly in a hardware-centric approach.
Gatewise uses a straightforward pricing model based on access points rather than unit count. Our hardware costs are significantly lower, and our subscription is tiered based on community size, with affordable rates for additional access points. This approach tends to be more cost-effective for garden-style and mid-sized communities where the ratio of access points to units is typically lower. We also include a lifetime hardware warranty as standard, eliminating unexpected replacement costs.
ButterflyMX prices on a per-unit basis (approximately $2.50-$3.50 per unit monthly), which means costs increase directly with property size regardless of how many entry points you have. Their model includes substantial upfront hardware investments and ongoing subscription fees that scale with your occupancy, often making it a considerably more expensive solution, particularly for larger communities.
“We had so many gate issues at our properties, we knew we had to try Gatewise. And now, after implementing it at 3 properties, we'll never go back to traditional systems.”
“I 100% recommend Gatewise. No more remembering codes for every gate! With one app I can access all my sites! Shelly has been so helpful as well! She is responsive & constantly follows up to ensure customers are satisfied!”
“Everyone here loves it because you can use it from anywhere - you don’t have to be on property to let people in. With gate codes, you can pass that along to a bunch of people, and then all these people have access to the community. Gatewise eliminates that.”
“From a security/safety standpoint, we love it as operators because there’s no keypad with codes that have been in the system for 10 years that nobody has ever changed. It really gives us control of our gate system which we haven’t had in a long time.”
“We had so many gate issues at our properties, we knew we had to try Gatewise. And now, after implementing it at 3 properties, we'll never go back to traditional systems.”
“I 100% recommend Gatewise. No more remembering codes for every gate! With one app I can access all my sites! Shelly has been so helpful as well! She is responsive & constantly follows up to ensure customers are satisfied!”
“Everyone here loves it because you can use it from anywhere - you don’t have to be on property to let people in. With gate codes, you can pass that along to a bunch of people, and then all these people have access to the community. Gatewise eliminates that.”
“From a security/safety standpoint, we love it as operators because there’s no keypad with codes that have been in the system for 10 years that nobody has ever changed. It really gives us control of our gate system which we haven’t had in a long time.”
Gatewise offers a simple and modern gate entry system that provides residents with a mobile app and managers with a cloud-based management portal.