KyberAccess vs
Envoy Visitors
Envoy pioneered modern visitor management, but stops short on security features. KyberAccess adds background screening, wallet passes, access control, and saves you up to 50% on licensing.
Key Differences
Where KyberAccess Stands Out
Background Screening
Envoy has none. KyberAccess includes watchlist checks, sex offender screening, and custom deny lists.
50% Lower Cost
No per-seat fees. Free tier available. Professional plans at $99/mo vs Envoy's $199/mo.
Access Control
Turnstile integration, door unlock, LPR cameras, and IoT gateway. Envoy doesn't offer this.
Wallet Passes
Apple & Google Wallet passes for contactless entry. Envoy doesn't support digital wallet passes.
Feature Comparison
Feature-by-Feature
Pricing Comparison
More Features, Lower Price
KyberAccess delivers more capabilities at roughly half the cost — with no per-user fees.
Fair Assessment
What Envoy Does Well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Envoy has legitimate advantages.
Workplace Platform
Envoy offers desk booking, room scheduling, and deliveries alongside visitor management. If you need a full workplace platform, Envoy covers more ground — though each module adds cost.
Design & UX
Envoy has a polished, consumer-grade interface. Their kiosk and dashboard design is clean and modern. KyberAccess matches this with our modern UI, but we acknowledge Envoy set the bar for VMS design.
Brand Recognition
Envoy is one of the most well-known names in visitor management. They have a large customer base and strong market presence, particularly in Silicon Valley and tech companies.
Migration
Switch in a Day
Migrating from Envoy to KyberAccess is straightforward. Here's the process.
Export Visitor Data
Download your visitor logs from Envoy as CSV. KyberAccess imports historical data during setup.
Configure Workflows
Recreate your check-in workflows in KyberAccess — custom fields, NDAs, screening rules. Most setups take under an hour.
Connect Integrations
Re-link Slack, Teams, Outlook, and Google Calendar. KyberAccess supports the same integration ecosystem.
Deploy & Train
Install KyberAccess on your kiosk tablets. Walk-through training for front desk staff takes 15 minutes.
"We used Envoy for two years. It was great for check-in, but we needed background screening for compliance and couldn't justify paying $199/month per location without it. KyberAccess gave us screening, wallet passes, and turnstile integration for less than Envoy's base price."
Chris Nakamura
Director of Facilities, Veridian Technologies
FAQ
Common Questions
Ready to switch from Envoy?
Start a free trial and see the difference. Migration takes less than a day. Your visitors won't skip a beat.