Visitor management system comparison

SwipedOn 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.

AI comparison summary

What is different?

Both SwipedOn and The Receptionist (both now part of Sign In App) offer cloud-based visitor management with customizable check-in workflows, host notifications, pre-registration, QR/contactless check-in, badge printing, visitor records, emergency evacuation reporting, and integrations with Azure/Entra ID, Google Workspace, Teams, Slack, webhooks and APIs. Key differences in the provided data: The Receptionist documentation lists a broader published feature set (25 capabilities vs 19 for SwipedOn) and slightly more

Metric	SwipedOn	The Receptionist
Recommended score	90/100	89/100
Customer review sentiment	No verified review score	No verified review score
Published evidence	24 vendor pages analysed	23 vendor pages analysed
Best for	Organizations needing digital visitor sign-in and emergency evacuation lists, Multi-site workplaces managing visitors, employees and resources centrally, Hybrid workplaces booking desks, rooms and other resources, Schools and public-sector sites requiring visitor preparation and safeguarding workflows, Mailrooms and reception teams needing delivery tracking and recipient notifications	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	Public pricing is shown in Australian dollars. Each location with a different postcode or ZIP code requires its own site subscription. A 15-day free trial is advertised with no credit card required. Executive pricing is quote-based. Optional add-ons and hardware are priced separately.	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.

SwipedOn

signinapp.com/swipedon-homepage

SwipedOn is now part of Sign In App, a cloud-based workplace platform for visitor, employee, resource and safety management. It supports customizable visitor sign-in flows, host notifications, pre-registration, approvals, visitor badges and digital records. Employees can sign in on-site or remotely using mobile, web, QR code, kiosk or RFID, with presence data available across locations. The platform also supports delivery logging, desk and meeting-room booking, appointment scheduling, evacuation roll calls and reporting. Sign In Companion provides mobile and web access for employee sign-in, bookings, visitor invitations, deliveries and safety workflows. Integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Outlook, custom webhooks and an API. Public pricing is per site annually in AUD, with Core, Enhanced and Pro plans, plus an Enterprise-oriented Executive option. A 15-day free trial is advertised, with no credit card 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.