A clipboard at the front desk tells you almost nothing: not who's actually still in the building, not whether a visitor should be there at all, not who to call in an emergency. Visitor management software replaces that clipboard with a searchable digital record and a genuinely better arrival experience.
This category ranges from simple iPad check-in apps to enterprise security platforms with real-time watchlist screening. A few vendors have quietly started folding in genuine AI, mostly around communications and footfall analytics, though a documented public API is still the exception rather than the rule.
We reviewed seven platforms that show up consistently in visitor management shortlists, from a free-tier-friendly option to enterprise-only deployments. For each, you'll get pricing, real features, and an honest read on AI and API support.
Quick take: if a documented public API matters to you, Sign In App includes one on every tier and Sine adds real-time third-party screening on its Large plan. If AI-driven features are the priority, Greetly and MRI OnLocation are the two to look at.
Why You Need Visitor Management Software
- Know who's in your building at all times. A digital visitor log replaces the paper sign-in sheet, so security and facilities teams have a real-time, searchable record of who's on-site.
- Speed up the front-desk experience. Pre-registration, QR codes, and self-serve kiosks mean visitors check in themselves instead of waiting for someone to notice them.
- Screen for real security risks. Watchlist checks and ID verification catch a problem before it reaches an elevator, not after.
- Stay ready for an emergency. Digital evacuation roll calls give a facilities team an accurate headcount in seconds instead of guessing who's still inside.
- Give hosts and visitors a professional first impression. Custom branding, host notifications, and badge printing replace a clipboard with something that actually reflects how the company wants to be seen.
Best 7 Visitor Management Software in 2026
1. Envoy
Envoy is the polished default a lot of companies picture when they think of visitor management, and its Enterprise tier backs that reputation with real security screening rather than just a nicer check-in screen.
Pricing: Basic is free (100 entries/month), Premium is $362/location/month billed annually, and Enterprise is custom.
Top features:
- Free Basic tier (100 entries/month)
- Custom branding and virtual front desk
- Badge printing and visitor photos
- SSO and directory integrations
- Blocklist and access control screening
- Multi-channel emergency notifications
- ID scanning with 500 scans/year included
Pros:
- Genuinely free Basic tier
- Virtual front desk and custom branding on Premium
- Blocklist screening and access control on Enterprise
Cons:
- Premium jumps to $362/location/month
- ID scanning capped at 500 scans/year before add-ons
AI/MCP Integration: No specific AI feature was found in Envoy's pricing and feature pages reviewed; no MCP support was found either.
API Integration: Not confirmed from the pricing page reviewed.
Best for: enterprises wanting a polished visitor experience with strong security screening options.
2. FacilityOS (VisitorOS)
FacilityOS, formerly known as iLobby, bundles hardware and software together in a way most competitors leave entirely to the customer: an MDM-enrolled iPad, mounting bracket, and pre-configured deployment ship as part of the plan.
Pricing: VisitorOS Corporate starts at $225/month.
Top features:
- iPad included and MDM-enrolled
- Pre-configured hardware deployment
- Unlimited users, visitors, and sign-ins
- Active Directory integration
- Single Sign-On security
- Microsoft Azure hosting
- Custom branding sign-in flows
Pros:
- Hardware included and pre-configured out of the box
- Unlimited users, visitors, and sign-ins
- Azure-hosted with SSO and AD integration
Cons:
- Starting price higher than most SMB-focused competitors
- No AI or API details confirmed on the pages reviewed
AI/MCP Integration: No AI feature or MCP support was confirmed in the FacilityOS VisitorOS pricing page reviewed.
API Integration: Not confirmed from the pricing page reviewed.
Best for: corporate teams wanting hardware and software bundled and pre-configured out of the box.
3. Sine (by Honeywell)
Sine sits under Honeywell now, and its Large plan is the one product in this list that names a genuine public API and real-time third-party watchlist screening in the same breath.
Pricing: Small, Medium, and Large plans are quote-based; Enterprise offers tailored packaging for 20+ buildings.
Top features:
- Self-serve check-in kiosks
- Geofence auto check-in and out
- FastTrack pre-registration
- Native Entra ID sync
- Public API on Large plan
- Real-time third-party visitor screening
- Physical access card provisioning
Pros:
- Confirmed public API on the Large plan
- Real-time third-party visitor screening
- Backed by Honeywell's security hardware ecosystem
Cons:
- No published pricing at any tier
- SSO and Entra ID sync locked to Medium tier and up
AI/MCP Integration: No AI feature or MCP support was found on Sine's pricing page; its screening feature relies on third-party watchdog databases rather than AI.
API Integration: Yes — a documented public API on the Large plan for pulling visitor data and managing sites, hosts, and invites.
Best for: organizations that specifically need a documented public API and real-time visitor screening.
4. Sign In App
Sign In App has quietly consolidated several formerly separate products, including The Receptionist for iPad and SwipedOn, onto one platform, and it's the only vendor here that includes API access on every single tier rather than gating it to Enterprise.
Pricing: Core is $630/site/year, Enhanced is $1,260/site/year, Pro is $1,890/site/year, and Executive is custom.
Top features:
- Pre-visit registration portal
- ID scanning and verification
- Companion smartphone sign-in app
- Desk and meeting room booking add-on
- Time and attendance add-on
- SSO and SCIM on Pro tier
- API with documentation included
Pros:
- API with documentation included on every plan
- Consolidated formerly separate products into one platform
- Transparent published per-site pricing
Cons:
- Per-site pricing adds up for multi-location organizations
- SSO and SCIM reserved for the Pro tier
AI/MCP Integration: No AI feature or MCP support was found in Sign In App's pricing and feature pages.
API Integration: Yes — API with documentation included on every subscription tier.
Best for: multi-site organizations wanting API access included on every plan without an enterprise upsell.
5. Sign In Solutions (formerly Traction Guest)
Sign In Solutions is the enterprise-only rebrand of Traction Guest, and its pricing page reflects that positioning directly: there isn't one, just a sales inquiry form.
Pricing: Fully custom, sales-only; no self-serve pricing or feature information is published.
Top features:
- Enterprise-only custom deployment
- Advanced compliance requirements focus
- Sales-led onboarding process
- Contact-only pricing model
- Rebranded from Traction Guest
- Positioned for complex organizations
- Dedicated sales consultation
Pros:
- Positioned specifically for complex, regulated enterprise deployments
- Dedicated sales consultation process
Cons:
- No public pricing, features, AI, or API information available
- Least transparent vendor reviewed here
AI/MCP Integration: Not confirmed — Sign In Solutions' pricing page for the former Traction Guest product offers only a sales contact form, with no AI or MCP details published.
API Integration: Not confirmed — no API details published without a sales contact.
Best for: large, highly regulated enterprises that need a dedicated sales-led deployment.
6. Greetly
Greetly is one of the few vendors here that names a real AI feature set rather than a generic label, and it does it at a published monthly price instead of a quote form.
Pricing: Essential is $99/month billed yearly, Pro is $159/month billed yearly.
Top features:
- Touchless visitor and employee check-in
- Watchlist and Co-pilot AI alerts
- Government ID verification and scanning
- Two-way texting with visitors
- Digital mailroom management
- Zapier integration
- Multi-language voice notifications
Pros:
- Genuine AI-driven voice, alert, and communication features
- Published monthly pricing on both tiers
- Government ID verification on the Pro tier
Cons:
- Zapier is the only integration path found, no dedicated API
- Deeper SMS and voice features require the Pro tier
AI/MCP Integration: Yes — Greetly confirms AI use for voice recognition, multilingual notifications, and automated communications, plus a "Co-pilot" executive assistant alert feature; no MCP server was found.
API Integration: Limited — integrates via Zapier; no dedicated public API or developer portal was found.
Best for: small-to-mid offices wanting genuine AI-driven visitor communications at a published monthly price.
7. MRI OnLocation
MRI OnLocation, formerly known as WhosOnLocation, has been absorbed into MRI Software's broader real estate technology portfolio, and its footfall analytics are genuinely AI-driven rather than just visitor sign-in with an AI label attached.
Pricing: Custom quote; call for pricing, no figures published.
Top features:
- AI-driven footfall analytics
- Touchless sign-in for visitors
- Contractor and employee tracking
- Wellness check capabilities
- Desk booking integration
- Movement intelligence reporting
- Backed by MRI Software's real estate scale
Pros:
- Genuine AI-driven footfall analytics, not just sign-in
- Backed by MRI Software's large real estate technology portfolio
- Combines visitor, contractor, and employee presence in one suite
Cons:
- No published pricing anywhere
- Recent rebrand from WhosOnLocation may confuse buyers
AI/MCP Integration: Yes — MRI markets AI-driven footfall analytics for visitor and shopper movement; no MCP server was found.
API Integration: Not confirmed from the pricing page reviewed.
Best for: organizations wanting visitor management combined with AI-driven footfall analytics.
| Tool | Best For | Starting Price | Standout Feature | AI-MCP Support | API Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy | Enterprise visitor experience and security | Free (paid from $362/location/mo) | Blocklist and access control screening | No AI/MCP confirmed | Not confirmed |
| FacilityOS (VisitorOS) | Corporate, hardware-bundled deployment | $225/month | iPad included, MDM pre-configured | No AI/MCP confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Sine (Honeywell) | Documented API and visitor screening | Custom quote | Public API and 3rd-party screening | No AI/MCP confirmed | Yes — public API (Large plan) |
| Sign In App | Multi-site orgs wanting API on every plan | $630/site/year | API included on every tier | No AI/MCP confirmed | Yes — API with docs, all tiers |
| Sign In Solutions | Complex, regulated enterprises | Custom (sales-only) | Enterprise-only deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Greetly | SMB offices wanting AI communications | $99/month | AI voice and Co-pilot alerts | Yes — AI features; no MCP confirmed | Limited — Zapier only |
| MRI OnLocation | Footfall analytics plus visitor management | Custom quote | AI-driven footfall analytics | Yes — AI analytics; no MCP confirmed | Not confirmed |
Final Thoughts
Envoy remains the polished default for companies that want a strong first-impression experience backed by real security screening, though Premium pricing scales fast once you're past a single location. If you specifically want API access without paying for an enterprise tier, Sign In App is the more straightforward pick, it's included from the Core plan up.
Smaller offices on a budget should look at Greetly, whose $99/month Essential plan still includes genuine AI-driven communications and watchlist checks. And if your organization has genuinely complex compliance requirements, Sign In Solutions (formerly Traction Guest) is built for exactly that, though you'll need a sales conversation before you learn anything about pricing or features.