| Option | Free plan | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| CheqIn | 50 visitor entries a month, forever | Offices that want QR check-in on the guest's phone and WhatsApp invitations, with no hardware. |
| Envoy | A limited free tier, per buyer guides | Teams that may grow into enterprise features such as NDAs and watchlists. |
| iLobby | A limited free version, per buyer guides | Front desks that want a lobby tablet or kiosk. |
| Lobbytrack | A free tier for low volume | Schools, clinics and offices that want on-premise or tablet options. |
| Spreadsheet or form templates | Free | A stopgap for very low volumes. No host notification and no privacy. |
Free-tier limits change. Confirm current terms on each vendor's site before you decide.
What to check in a free plan
- The monthly visitor cap, and what happens when you pass it.
- Whether host notification and invitations are included or paid add-ons.
- Whether you need a tablet or kiosk to use it.
- How long visitor history is kept and whether you can export it.
- The price of the first paid plan, so an upgrade is not a shock.
When free stops being enough
Once you pass the monthly cap, or you need unlimited visitors across a busy office, a paid plan is the next step. CheqIn's is $79 a year (₹999 in India) for unlimited visitors, with no per-location fee. Read the full pricing guide or compare vendors side by side.