| Speed | Up to 26' per minute | 11 to 13' per minute |
| Door Locks | No Door Lock Required | Manual or Mechanical Autolock |
| Door Close - Power Outage | Release Valve | Back-up generator, Handcrank if door is counter-weighted, Service Call |
| Door Open - Power Outage | 12V DC, or Implement Hookup | Back-up generator, Handcrank if door is counter-weighted, Service Call |
| Maintenance | Lubricate hinges | Lubricate Hinges, Replace straps and cables, Replace springs |
| Safety | No pinch points | Many pinch points, but all are covered on a Crown Door |
| Bottom Roller Load | Minimal | The higher the opening, the greater the load on the building |
| Operator | Remote - Mount anywhere in building | Bottom operator on door |
| Pressurized Building, High WInds | Rollers are always captured, keeps the bottom half on the building | Rollers are only captured when door is in the down position |
| Hydraulic Bi-fold Door | Cable Bi-fold Door |