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Head-to-head · Visitor Management Software

VisitorLog.io vs Archie

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score VisitorLog.io #6 in Visitor Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit VisitorLog.io
Archie #7 in Visitor Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Archie

VisitorLog.io leads on 0 checks, Archie on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVisitorLog.io · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly VisitorLog.io
  • Free trialonly Archie
  • Most featuresArchie · 5 of 6

VisitorLog.io scores higher on our rubric for visitor management software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

VisitorLog.io is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing strong free features. Archie is the better fit for teams needing broad visitor workflow coverage.

  • VisitorLog.io fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing strong free features

  • Archie fits best

    Teams needing broad visitor workflow coverage

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Side by side

Feature VisitorLog.io 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Archie 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Visitor Management Software #7 in Visitor Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing strong free features Teams needing broad visitor workflow coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VisitorLog.io 4/6 · Archie 5/6
Badge printing ✓ ✓
Host notifications ✓ ✓
Pre-registration ✓ ✓
Visitor photo capture Not checked yet ✓ (best)
ID scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Emergency tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Check-in modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited visitors and all platform features on the free plan
  • QR, kiosk, mobile, and reception check-in workflows
  • Screening, badges, audit trails, reports, API, webhooks, and SSO
  • Supports pre-registration, kiosk and mobile check-in, QR retrieval, and host alerts
  • Combines badges, photo capture, forms, signatures, surveys, and screening questions
  • Adds real-time logs, evacuation tracking, emergency alerts, and workplace integrations
Cons
  • The free plan covers only up to two facilities
  • Free-plan usage is limited to 300 users
  • More than two facilities requires a custom plan
  • Visitor management is sold through a contact-sales process
  • There is no free plan for ongoing visitor management
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams wanting basic check-in only
Our verdict

VisitorLog.io is a web-based visitor management system for offices, schools, construction sites, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and other locations that need structured visitor records. It supports QR-code and manual…

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Archie is visitor management software for offices and flexible workspaces. It covers the visitor journey from pre-registration and scheduled visits through check-in, host notification, badging, on-site presence, and emergency response.…

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  1. VisitorLog.ioVisitor Management Software 8.8Free plan
  2. ArchieVisitor Management Software 8.7Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • VisitorLog.io — where it wins

    • Unlimited visitors and all platform features on the free plan
    • QR, kiosk, mobile, and reception check-in workflows
    • Screening, badges, audit trails, reports, API, webhooks, and SSO

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan covers only up to two facilities
    • Free-plan usage is limited to 300 users
    • More than two facilities requires a custom plan

  • Archie — where it wins

    • Supports pre-registration, kiosk and mobile check-in, QR retrieval, and host alerts
    • Combines badges, photo capture, forms, signatures, surveys, and screening questions
    • Adds real-time logs, evacuation tracking, emergency alerts, and workplace integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Visitor management is sold through a contact-sales process
    • There is no free plan for ongoing visitor management
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams wanting basic check-in only
  • VisitorLog.io8.8/10 · Free plan

    A generous free plan for teams that need visitor workflows across up to two facilities.

    Visit VisitorLog.ioFull verdict →
  • Archie8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad visitor workflow system with strong workplace integrations and a demo-led buying process.

    Visit ArchieFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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