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Reviews

**Envoy Visitors** [

4.7/5(437)

](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews#reviews)

**The Receptionist** [

4.8/5(432)

](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Envoy Visitors**
Free Trial

**Free** · Basic

**The Receptionist**
Free Trial

**$630.00** 1 Site Per Year · Core

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Envoy Visitors**
2 months

Based on 40 responses

**The Receptionist**
1 monthFaster

Based on 107 responses

Return on Investment

**Envoy Visitors**
20 months

Based on 34 responses

**The Receptionist**
9 months11 months sooner

Based on 87 responses

Perceived Cost

**Envoy Visitors**
$$$$$

**The Receptionist**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Envoy Visitors**
10%5% more

**The Receptionist**
5%

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Pros & Cons

**Envoy Visitors**
[
Ease of Use (21)
](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1057076&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1057052&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Customization (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1056643&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2084741&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**The Receptionist**
[
Ease of Use (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737647&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Setup (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737512&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2031103&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737634&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Envoy Visitors**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b2499922113fe8ef258b09035c518f7d/amag-symmetry-software.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_52b9e7be7727055b78d3dae122db6512/avigilon-alta.png "Product Avatar Image")

Avigilon Alta

](https://www.g2.com/products/avigilon-alta/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0247025c36e3c169485c1d7df5a9b14a/avigilon-unity.png "Product Avatar Image")

Avigilon Unity

](https://www.g2.com/products/avigilon-unity/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e1bbb6764f36416d1772b2a26dae9003/brivo.png "Product Avatar Image")

Brivo

](https://www.g2.com/products/brivo/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/integrations)

**The Receptionist**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image")

Outlook

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_218a6468d313312e43446d6a8135f441/microsoft-teams.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Teams

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](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/integrations)

Screenshots

**Envoy Visitors**
 ![Envoy Visitors screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/82963/Screenshot-_1.png)

**The Receptionist**
 ![The Receptionist screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/76686/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fdec50314-a649-44e9-b002-bf4288f5a556_2F85352.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Envoy Visitors**

9.4

9.4329

**The Receptionist**

9.3

9.3326

Ease of Use

**Envoy Visitors**

9.5

9.5333

**The Receptionist**

9.5

9.5328

Ease of Setup

**Envoy Visitors**

9.3

9.3243

**The Receptionist**

9.3

9.3313

Ease of Admin

**Envoy Visitors**

9.4

9.4247

**The Receptionist**

9.5

9.5308

Quality of Support

**Envoy Visitors**

9.4

9.4290

**The Receptionist**

9.7

9.7318

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Envoy Visitors**

9.5

9.5229

**The Receptionist**

9.6

9.6307

Product Direction (% positive)

**Envoy Visitors**

9.5

9.5308

**The Receptionist**

9.5

9.5312

Features

Visitor Management[Hide 52 FeaturesShow 52 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

220

8.4

188

Platform Basics

Visitor Check-In

9.6(tied score)

211

9.6(tied score)

184

Mail Management

8.4

159

8.7(won by 0.3)

125

Visitor Database

9.2(won by 0.1)

27

9.1

37

Reports & Analytics

8.9(won by 0.1)

25

8.8

32

Blacklist Screenings

6.7

24

7.3(won by 0.6)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Badge Issuance

8.1(won by 0.9)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

28

Automation

8.3

23

8.4(won by 0.1)

33

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parking Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Badge Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Automation

9.0

186

9.1(won by 0.1)

153

Analytics

9.1

182

9.2(won by 0.1)

160

Visitor Logs

9.5(won by 0.2)

202

9.3

160

Dashboard

9.3

205

9.5(won by 0.2)

171

Platform Interoperability

Notifications

9.1

203

9.6(won by 0.5)

165

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Hardware

8.9

193

9.5(won by 0.6)

169

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Emergency Notification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Integration

8.9(won by 0.1)

174

8.8

128

Additional Functionality - Visitor Management

NDA & Contract Signing

8.1(won by 0.1)

24

8.0

29

Integrations with Relevant Software

7.8(won by 1.9)

24

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.9

25

Hardware Integration

9.0(won by 0.8)

24

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

28

Multi-lingual Support

7.8(won by 1.1)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

26

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Gate Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

ID Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Registration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facial Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watch List

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireless Internet Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Visitor Management

Decision Making

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

13

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Envoy Visitors](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/41c49d742e300841a7436e477555a870/envoy-visitors.svg "Envoy Visitors")](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews)

Envoy Visitors

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

16.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.6%

[![The Receptionist](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2e47d39dbfc11166afa029da5764080/the-receptionist.svg "The Receptionist")](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews)

The Receptionist

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

41.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

52.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

16.9%

41.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

55.6%

52.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

27.6%

6.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Envoy Visitors](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/41c49d742e300841a7436e477555a870/envoy-visitors.svg "Envoy Visitors")](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews)
Envoy Visitors

Information Technology and Services

9.3%

Computer Software

6.7%

Security and Investigations

4.3%

Non-Profit Organization Management

4.0%

Internet

3.1%

Other

72.7%

[![The Receptionist](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2e47d39dbfc11166afa029da5764080/the-receptionist.svg "The Receptionist")](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews)
The Receptionist

Mental Health Care

8.3%

Hospital & Health Care

7.1%

Manufacturing

4.7%

Aviation & Aerospace

3.8%

Automotive

3.5%

Other

72.6%

FAQs

## Envoy Visitors vs The Receptionist FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Envoy Visitors vs The Receptionist?

The Receptionist stands out for its higher Quality of Support score, while Envoy Visitors is noted for its robust feature set and integrations.

| [Envoy Visitors](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews) | [The Receptionist](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (437 reviews) | 4.8/5 (432 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 9.3 | 9.3 |
| 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) | Easy Setup (13 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist compare?

Reviewers rate The Receptionist higher for value, as reflected in its Price/Cost-related satisfaction scores.

- **Envoy Visitors:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that Envoy Visitors is more costly than some alternatives, though they note it includes more features they need.
- **The Receptionist:** Reviewers acknowledge the price but consistently state that the benefits and ease of use outweigh the monthly cost.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers who switched to The Receptionist cite its all-inclusive features and ease of use as key factors.

### What are the best alternatives to Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist?

The top 3 alternatives to Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist are Sign In Solutions, Eptura Visitor, and FacilityOS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Envoy Visitors](https://www.g2.com/products/envoy-visitors/reviews) | 4.7/5 (437 reviews) | Mid-Market | Some reviewers find it expensive but feature-rich | Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions) |
| [The Receptionist](https://www.g2.com/products/the-receptionist/reviews) | 4.8/5 (432 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note strong value for the benefits provided | Easy Setup (13 all-time mentions) |
| [Sign In Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/sign-in-solutions/reviews) | 4.7/5 (401 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Eptura Visitor](https://www.g2.com/products/eptura-visitor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (183 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [FacilityOS](https://www.g2.com/products/facilityos/reviews) | 4.7/5 (264 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Visitor Management features should I prioritize when comparing Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist?

Buyers should prioritize Notifications, Ease of Use, Customization, Integrations, and Setup Experience when comparing Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist.

- **Notifications:** Envoy Visitors (20 all-time mentions for Ease of Use, frequent notification praise in recent reviews); The Receptionist (13 all-time mentions for Easy Setup, strong notification sentiment in recent reviews).
- **Ease of Use:** Envoy Visitors (20 all-time mentions); The Receptionist (11 all-time mentions).
- **Customization:** Both products have 4 all-time mentions for Limited Customization.
- **Integrations:** Envoy Visitors (3 all-time mentions for Integrations); The Receptionist (integration requests noted in recent reviews).
- **Setup Experience:** Envoy Visitors (3 all-time mentions for Easy Setup); The Receptionist (13 all-time mentions for Easy Setup).

### What are the pros and cons of Envoy Visitors vs The Receptionist?

The Receptionist's headline strength is its easy setup and high support satisfaction, while Envoy Visitors is praised for its robust features and ease of use.

- **Envoy Visitors strengths:** Ease of Use (20 all-time mentions), Features (8), Convenience (6), Helpful (6), Simple (6), Efficiency (4), Flexibility (4), Intuitive (4), Easy Integrations (3), Easy Setup (3), Reliability (3).
- **Envoy Visitors trade-offs:** Lack of Customization (4), Limited Customization (4), Expensive (3), Internet Dependency (3).
- **The Receptionist strengths:** Easy Setup (13 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (11), Customer Support (7), Intuitive (6), Helpful (5), Implementation Ease (5), Quick Setup (5), Simple (5), Convenience (3), Reliability (2).
- **The Receptionist trade-offs:** Limited Customization (4), Lack of Customization (3), Limited Features (2), Location Issues (2).

### Is Envoy Visitors or The Receptionist better for small businesses?

Both Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist are primarily used by mid-market companies, but The Receptionist receives stronger small-business sentiment for ease of setup and support.

- **Envoy Visitors:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use and integrations, but some note higher cost as a consideration for small businesses.
- **The Receptionist:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently praise its easy setup and strong support, making it attractive for small businesses seeking simplicity and value.

### Which Visitor Management platform has better integrations?

Envoy Visitors is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing integration capabilities more frequently than The Receptionist.

- **Envoy Visitors:** Integrations are mentioned in 3 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers highlighting easy integration with tools like Outlook and Active Directory.
- **The Receptionist:** Recent reviews request more integrations, such as Salesforce, but do not cite specific third-party integrations as a current strength.

### How do Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist compare on customer support?

The Receptionist leads on Quality of Support with a 0.3-point advantage over Envoy Visitors (9.7 vs 9.4).

- **Envoy Visitors:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive, with several citing positive experiences and quick resolutions.
- **The Receptionist:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, noting knowledgeable onboarding teams and fast, effective assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Envoy Visitors or The Receptionist?

Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.3, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Envoy Visitors:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with many citing easy deployment and minimal maintenance.
- **The Receptionist:** Reviewers highlight very easy and intuitive setup, with frequent mentions of quick onboarding and helpful support during implementation.

### Which product has better Notifications?

Both Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist are highly rated for Notifications, with reviewers frequently citing this feature as a core strength.

- **Envoy Visitors:** Notifications are a top-cited feature, with 20 all-time mentions for Ease of Use and frequent praise for instant alerts and customizable notification flows.
- **The Receptionist:** Notifications are consistently highlighted in recent reviews, with reviewers noting immediate alerts via email and text, and 13 all-time mentions for Easy Setup supporting the feature's accessibility.

Alternatives

**Envoy Visitors Alternatives**

 ![Sign In Solutions](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c81ed0bfcfcfd6ef667053569c83f38d/sign-in-solutions.svg "Sign In Solutions")

[
Sign In Solutions
](/products/sign-in-solutions/reviews)

 ![FacilityOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4f36484d2f1cfad4bb17b003c25e307d/facilityos.svg "FacilityOS")

[
FacilityOS
](/products/facilityos/reviews)

 ![Robin](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/41ac2a81a1e2c8b5767ecb807816ce5f/robin.svg "Robin")

[
Robin
](/products/robin/reviews)

 ![Eptura Visitor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8679b60e1e762cdf23b96f099ef94604/eptura-visitor.svg "Eptura Visitor")

[
Eptura Visitor
](/products/eptura-visitor/reviews)

**The Receptionist Alternatives**

 ![Eptura Visitor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8679b60e1e762cdf23b96f099ef94604/eptura-visitor.svg "Eptura Visitor")

[
Eptura Visitor
](/products/eptura-visitor/reviews)

 ![FacilityOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4f36484d2f1cfad4bb17b003c25e307d/facilityos.svg "FacilityOS")

[
FacilityOS
](/products/facilityos/reviews)

 ![VAMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_cd4164c100470641675c463d44e236e7/vams.png "VAMS")

[
VAMS
](/products/vams/reviews)

 ![Greetly](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dae93a361e1702d544373865254e779f/greetly.svg "Greetly")

[
Greetly
](/products/greetly/reviews)

## Envoy Visitors vs The Receptionist

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use and set up. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration and doing business with The Receptionist overall.

- Reviewers felt that Envoy Visitors meets the needs of their business better than The Receptionist.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that The Receptionist is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, Envoy Visitors and The Receptionist received similar ratings from our reviewers.