Feature comparison
| SwipedOn | Visitor.Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Core UX | iPad kiosk at reception | Evolving link sent to guest |
| Pricing (2026) | From ~$65/mo per location | Free |
| Hardware | iPad required | None |
| Pre-arrival directions | Limited | Built in (24h before) |
| QR access pass | Yes | Yes |
| Apple / Google Wallet | Limited | Native |
| Employee in/out | Yes | No |
| Deliveries | Yes | No |
| Setup time | ~1 hour (requires iPad) | Under 5 minutes |
| Best for | Small offices w/ reception | Solo practitioners w/o reception |
When to pick SwipedOn
- You have a physical reception area and an iPad.
- You want to track employee in/out.
- You need deliveries/package logging.
- You’re comfortable with $800–$1,500/year per location.
When to pick Visitor.Place
- You don’t have a reception desk — or you’re the reception.
- The arrival problem is “find the place,” not “sign in on arrival.”
- You want something free that works in a browser.
Can I use both?
Yes, and a handful of users do. SwipedOn handles the moment of arrival at a reception iPad. Visitor.Place handles the 24 hours leading up to it. If you have both a lobby and a strong pre-arrival communication need (e.g. coworking floor with external reception), the tools complement rather than compete.
See also: Envoy vs Visitor.Place, Greetly vs Visitor.Place.