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SwipeK12 vs Visitu
Both stand on student attendance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
SwipeK12 combines attendance workflows with hall pass and visitor tools, plus family notifications. Schools should request pricing and consider how its SIS syncing and entry setup fit their needs.
Visit SwipeK12Schools seeking visitor check-in, alerts, and attendance tools in one platform should consider Visitu. Its visitor workflows include ID scanning, photo capture, badge printing, and monitoring, while attendance can connect with a school’s SIS. Schools planning kiosk use need Apple iPads, and badge printing requires the specified Brother printer.
Visit VisituThe facts
| SwipeK12 | Visitu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | swiperefresh.com | visitu.com |
| On student attendance software | #21 of 27 | #25 of 27 |
SwipeK12: what it does well
- Check-in supports badges, barcodes, or phones
- Classroom module pre-fills attendance for teacher review
- Configurable nightly and real-time SIS synchronization
- Includes student digital ID and parent apps
- Tracks absences, tardies, and automated alerts
What to know first
- Software pricing is not displayed
- Schools must request pricing
- Entry scanning capacity is stated for a cart setup
Visitu: what it does well
- Scans visitor IDs, captures photos, and checks offender databases.
- Supports kiosk check-in and visitor pre-registration.
- Sends arrival notices by email, SMS, or push notification.
- Records absences, tardies, and dismissals, with parent self-reporting.
- Lists integrations with PowerSchool, Blackbaud, FACTS, and others.
What to know first
- Kiosk iOS app supports Apple iPad tablets only.
- Adhesive badge printing requires a Brother QL-820 NWBC printer.
- Pricing is provided on request.
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