ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM COMPARISON
THREE-WAY COMPARISON: UNIFI VS SWIFTLANE VS AMAZON KEY
There was a fourth proposal from Teleco featuring a Paxton system. This was removed from consideration due to the cost. You can review the Teleco proposal here .
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
📱 YOUR REQUIREMENTS
- • Mobile app for tenants
- • Facial recognition access (Swiftlane offers per-user)
- • Cloud management for admins
- • Video intercom functionality
✅ KEY FINDINGS
- • Swiftlane offers facial recognition via per-user model
- • Amazon Key relies on Linear panel for other access control features
- • UniFi most cost-effective with no monthly fees
- • UniFi & Swiftlane save $40/month - no phone line required
⚠️ CONSIDERATIONS
- • UniFi & Amazon: No facial recognition available
- • Amazon can grant 3rd-party access
- • Amazon Key owns user data
- • Amazon retains 100% ownership of all equipment
REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE
| REQUIREMENT | UNIFI G3 | SWIFTLANE | AMAZON KEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile App for Tenants | Basic UniFi Identity | Comprehensive | Ring App Only |
| Facial Recognition | None | Available - $21.99/year per user | None |
| Cloud Management | Professional | Enterprise | Ring Dashboard |
| Security Concerns | Enterprise Grade | Enterprise Grade | Documented Vulnerabilities |
COST BREAKDOWN ANALYSIS
5-Year CUMULATIVE COST COMPARISON
Key Insights: Swiftlane saves $1,690 vs Amazon Key over 5-year(s) Annual recurring cost: Swiftlane $312 vs. Amazon Key $960
UNIFI SYSTEM
ONE-TIME ONLYONE-TIME COSTS:
Hardware + Installation:$4,875
ONGOING COSTS:
Monthly fees:$0
Annual recurring:$0
Phone line required:No
Monthly savings: $40 (no phone line)
60-MONTH TOTAL:$4,875
Note: No ongoing costs, but system may become outdated and require updates in 1-2 years
SWIFTLANE
FACIAL RECOGNITION AVAILABLEONE-TIME COSTS:
Hardware:$2,350
Installation:$1,500
ONGOING COSTS:
Base monthly cost: $30
With 15% discount: $26
Phone line required:No
Monthly savings: $40 (no phone line)
Facial Recognition: $21.99/year per resident
60-MONTH TOTAL:$5,410
Annual recurring cost: $312
5-Year total recurring: $1,560
5-Year savings vs Amazon Key:$1,690
AMAZON KEY
LINEAR INTEGRATIONONE-TIME COSTS:
Activation Fees:$800
Installation + New Linear Panel:$1,500
ONGOING COSTS:
Monthly subscription:$40
Phone line monthly:$40
Total monthly:$80
60-MONTH TOTAL:$7,100
Annual recurring cost: $960
5-Year total recurring: $4,800