Visitor management system comparison

Brivo Visitor Management vs The Receptionist

A side-by-side view of the directory’s published evidence and scoring metrics. The information is provided to support your evaluation; it does not declare a winner.

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What is different?

Brivo Visitor Management (powered by Envoy) is an enterprise-focused, cloud-native suite tightly integrated with Brivo access control, video, intrusion, intercom and identity systems, offering role-based permissions, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001-backed encrypted storage, real-time mustering, temporary credentials and audit/reporting features; pricing requires a demo. The Receptionist (Sign In App family) is an iPad-first, cloud-hosted kiosk solution emphasizing simple deployment (use existing iPad or buy hardware bu

Metric	Brivo Visitor Management	The Receptionist
Recommended score	91/100	89/100
Customer review sentiment	4.5/5 from 138 published reviews	No verified review score
Published evidence	24 vendor pages analysed	23 vendor pages analysed
Best for	Organizations managing visitors across one or more locations, Security and facilities teams replacing paper sign-in processes, Enterprises needing auditable visitor records and temporary access controls, Workplaces requiring preregistration, host notifications, and emergency mustering	Organizations replacing paper visitor logs with digital check-in, Workplaces needing configurable visitor workflows and host notifications, Schools and campuses tracking visitors and improving front-office security, Manufacturing and logistics facilities managing visitors, contractors, and deliveries, Behavioral health and private practices prioritizing client privacy
Pricing information	Pricing depends on the number of locations, visitor volume, or integration needs. Brivo directs buyers to book a demo.	A 15-day free trial is offered with no obligation and no credit card required. Plans include unlimited employees, portal users, monthly sign-ins, Companion app users, and connected iPads. Executive pricing is available by contacting sales. Hardware bundles are available separately, and the website states that annual packages can provide savings.

Brivo Visitor Management

www.brivo.com

Brivo Visitor Management, powered by Envoy, is an enterprise visitor management system within the Brivo Security Suite. It helps organizations preregister guests, guide visitors through kiosk-based check-in, collect screening responses and agreements, notify hosts, and issue badges or temporary credentials. Temporary badges, PINs, and mobile access can expire on schedule. Security teams can search visitor records, screen against internal watchlists and restricted registries, verify identification, connect check-ins with video, and use access events for context. Real-time mustering lists support emergency evacuation roll calls. The platform provides configurable data retention, role-based permissions, audit logs, reporting, and exportable records. It integrates visitor activity with Brivo access control, video, intrusion systems, intercoms, workplace workflows, and identity systems. Brivo describes the platform as cloud-native and states that visitor data is stored in an encrypted environment supported by SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications. Pricing is not publicly listed; a demo is required.

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The Receptionist

thereceptionist.com

The Receptionist for iPad is now part of the Sign In App family and provides cloud-based visitor management through an iPad kiosk. Organizations can configure visitor check-in workflows, collect visitor information, capture photos or IDs, obtain signatures for NDAs and other legal agreements, print badges, and notify hosts through email, SMS, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. The platform supports visitor pre-registration, QR-code and contactless check-in, employee and contractor sign-in, delivery notifications, multilingual experiences, and emergency evacuation reporting. Administrators can access searchable visitor records, active visitor dashboards, scheduled exports, configurable data retention, and visitor logs from the cloud. It offers integrations with Azure AD/Entra ID, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack, custom webhooks, and a documented API. Deployment can use an existing iPad or the optional Receptionist in a Box hardware bundle. Public plans are priced per site annually and include a 15-day free trial.

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How to use this comparison

Metrics are calculated consistently from public vendor information, verified review sources and crawler evidence. Data availability varies by vendor, so consider your own security, operational, regional and budget requirements before deciding which system fits.