No hardware to buy. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime. We have a plan that suits everyone.
Houses, townhouses, duplexes
Individual units in multi-unit buildings
Offices, shops, commercial spaces
When you factor in hardware, installation, and monthly fees, the difference is stark.
| Dorbel | Ring Doorbell | Google Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware cost | $0 | $60 - $250 | $180 - $230 |
| Installation | Print a QR code | Drill, wire, mount | Drill, wire, mount |
| Monthly fee | From $3* | $10 | $8 |
| Year 1 total cost | From $36* | $180 - $370 | $276 - $326 |
| Batteries to charge | None | Every few months | Every few months |
| Landlord approval | Not needed | Usually required | Usually required |
Business pricing is based on the number of staff who receive notifications.
1 - 5 notification recipients. Flat monthly rate.
6+ notification recipients. Flat monthly rate.
Muted staff still count toward your seat total (they retain their notification slot). Only cancelled staff are removed from billing.
*Prices shown are for the subscription only. Optional perspex or aluminium plaques are available for a one-off $20 (shipped within Australia).
Yes. Try Dorbel free for 30 days. After that, billing begins if you choose to subscribe.
No. Dorbel is entirely software-based. You print a QR code on your printer and stick it by your door or gate. We also offer optional durable, weather proof perspex or aluminium plaques for a one-off $20 (shipped within Australia).
For Home and Apartment plans, yes: unlimited email or app notification recipients at no extra cost. For sms recipients the first 5 recipients are free. For Business plans, pricing is based on the number of notification recipients.
Cancel your subscription at the old address and register at the new one. The QR code at your old address stays active for the next tenant to claim: no sticker wasted.
Yes. Communication is peer-to-peer (WebRTC): we never see your messages. GPS validation is server-side. Session links are single-use and auto-expire. No phone numbers are shared with visitors.