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The Receptionist vs Visitor.Express

Both stand on visitor management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

The Receptionist

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

The Receptionist combines visitor registration, check-in, records, notifications, and safety tools. Check that its per-site pricing and iPad kiosk requirement fit your workplace.

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Visitor.Express combines visitor workflows with desks, parking, rooms, payments, and site controls. Its broad integrations and offline-capable SiteGuard may suit larger organizations, but the listed starting price and lack of a free plan matter.

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The facts

	The Receptionist	Visitor.Express
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Core: $630 per site a year	Each Module: £10,000, paid once
Plans published	4	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	thereceptionist.com	visitor.express
On visitor management software	#15 of 32	#19 of 32

The Receptionist: what it does well

Supports contactless and QR code sign-in.
Captures visitor photos and IDs.
Hosts can receive arrival alerts through several channels.
Unlimited employees and monthly sign-ins per subscription.
Free support and onboarding are included.

What to know first

No free plan; a 15-day trial is available.
Each subscription covers one site.
Kiosk app supports iPads only.
Transition timing for existing customers is not yet stated.

Visitor.Express: what it does well

Manned, mobile, and self-check-in reception
QR-code access and presence sensing
Public REST API and webhooks
Zone tracking and arrival alerts
Free pilot with training included

What to know first

Pricing starts from £10,000
No free plan
Some training is onsite only in UK and USA

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