JYL Visitor vs VisitorLog.io

JYL Visitor digitises workplace visitor check-in. Visitors can register at reception and receive a printed pass, while the employee they are visiting gets an email notification when they arrive. Its log records names, companies, hosts, and visit dates and times. Registration can include an optional photo for personalised passes, and visitors can instead scan a QR code on a smartphone to check in and out without a reception PC or tablet. Staff can export visitor lists as CSV or PDF for compliance reporting and view history and statistics in a web browser. The software runs on Windows PCs and can serve multiple reception workstations on a local network; printing badges requires a standard printer. The product page says visitor data is encrypted, stored securely locally, and automatically deleted after the statutory period. There is no free plan, but a 15-day trial is offered without a credit card. Standard costs €9/month, Advance costs €90/year, and Full costs €590 as a one-time price.

VisitorLog.io manages facility visitor check-ins and check-outs, recording who is on site and when they arrived or left. Visitors can scan a facility QR code on a phone without installing an app, or staff can enter them manually. Configurable email and SMS alerts cover check-ins, check-outs, overdue visitors, and host approvals. Screening options range from basic visitor details to ID verification, NDA signatures, and host authorization before entry.

Visitor actions are stored in an immutable audit trail with timestamps and user attribution. The platform offers a REST API, signed webhooks, Google and Microsoft sign-in, SAML 2.0 SSO, and employee directory sync. Badges can print through QZ Tray, with Brother QL label printer support and browser printing as a fallback. Browser kiosk mode works on iPad, Android tablets, Chromebooks, macOS, Windows, and Linux; the dedicated kiosk app requires Android 10.0 or later. The Free Forever plan costs nothing and includes all features, up to two facilities, up to 300 users, and unlimited visitors. More facilities require a custom plan.