Society visitor gate: MyGate vs Plinth
MyGate and NoBrokerHood built their reputation on gate security. Plinth leads with governance — secret ballots, quorum, committee elections — and adds visitor & gate as part of one society operating system on the same verified flat roster.
| Capability | MyGate / NoBrokerHood | Plinth Visitor & Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-approved visitor pass | Yes — OTP / QR | Yes — create_pass, 24h OTP + QR |
| Walk-in resident approval | Yes — app notification | Yes — request_walkin_approval → approve_visit / deny_visit |
| Entry / exit log | Yes | Yes — log_gate_event → gate_events |
| Visit kinds | Varies | guest, delivery, cab, vendor, staff, other |
| Audit trail | Platform-dependent | Append-only audit log on every gate action |
| Society voting & elections | Limited / add-on | Native — secret ballot, quorum, GBE |
| Maintenance billing | Bundled in some plans | Native invoices + receipts |
| Document vault & AGM minutes | Varies | Native member-visible records |
| Member roster truth | Separate from voting | One claimed-flat roster for all features |
When a dedicated gate app is enough
If your only need is intercom replacement and you never run formal online polls or audited billing, a gate-first app may suffice.
When Plinth fits better
Choose Plinth when the committee wants gate security and governance on one platform — the same flat owners who vote on maintenance hikes also pre-approve visitors, and treasurers do not maintain a separate owner list.
Plinth does not replace a full CCTV or boom-barrier hardware stack; it digitises who approved whom and when they crossed the gate, tied to your society's member records.