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KyberAccess vs Visitly

Simple visitor check-in — but no screening, no access control, and no free tier.

KyberAccess wins on 7 of 8 categories

Bottom line: Visitly is a clean, simple check-in tool, but it lacks any security screening, has no access control, and offers no free tier. KyberAccess does everything Visitly does — plus screening, compliance, and school safety — starting at $0/mo.

Key Differences

Where KyberAccess Pulls Ahead

Security Screening

KyberAccess includes AAMVA ID verification, background checks, sex offender registry, and custom watchlists. Visitly has no screening capabilities at all — not even basic ID scanning.

Free Plan Available

KyberAccess offers a fully functional free tier with QR check-in, visitor logs, and notifications. Visitly starts at ~$49/mo with no free option.

Physical Access Control

KyberAccess integrates with turnstiles, door controllers, and LPR cameras for full physical access management. Visitly is check-in only — no hardware access control.

School Safety

KyberAccess includes SIS integration, sex offender screening, carpool management, hall passes, and drill management. Visitly has zero school-specific features.

Feature Comparison

Feature-by-Feature Breakdown

Every feature, side by side. No spin — just facts.

Visitor Management

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
Touchless QR Check-In
Mobile Self-Service Check-In
Pre-Registration by Host
Returning Visitor Recognition
Host Notifications
Visitor Photo Capture
Custom Check-In Workflows
NDA / Document Signing

Security

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
ID Scanning (OCR)
AAMVA ID Verification
Background Screening
Sex Offender Registry Check
Custom Watchlists / BOLO Lists
Emergency Evacuation Mode

Compliance

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
SOC 2 Type II Certified
FERPA Compliance Tools
HIPAA Compliance Tools
Data Retention Policies
Audit Trail / Activity Logs

Integrations

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
SIS Integration (Veracross, PowerSchool)
Slack / Teams Integration
Outlook / Google Calendar
SSO (Okta, Azure AD, Google)
REST API & Webhooks

Hardware

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
Badge Printing
Kiosk Mode (iPad / Android)
Turnstile / Door Integration
LPR / ANPR Camera Integration
Raspberry Pi IoT Gateway

Admin & Analytics

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
Multi-Location Dashboard
Visitor Analytics & Heatmaps
Scheduled Automated Reports
White-Label Branding

School-Specific

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
Carpool / Pickup Management
Hall Pass System
Drill Management
Tardy Tracking

Pricing & Licensing

FeatureKyberAccessVisitly
Free Plan Available
Flat Rate (no per-visitor pricing)
Apple & Google Wallet Passes
Self-Serve Signup

Pricing

Real Pricing Comparison

No hidden fees, no "contact sales" pricing. Here's what you'll actually pay.

KyberAccessVisitly
Entry Point$0/mo (Free tier)~$49/mo (Starter)
Mid-Tier$399/mo per location (Pro)~$99/mo (Business)
Small Office (1 location)$0–$399/mo~$49–99/mo
Multi-Location (5 sites)$399/mo per location~$49–99/mo per location
Free Tier?Yes — fully functionalNo free plan
Background ScreeningIncluded on ProNot available
Access ControlIncluded on ProNot available
Self-Serve PurchaseYes — sign up nowYes — online signup
KyberAccess offers a free tier — Visitly charges from day one
"Visitly was fine for basic sign-ins, but when we needed background screening and watchlist alerts, it simply couldn't do it. KyberAccess gave us real security plus a better check-in experience — and we started on the free plan."

— Facilities Coordinator, Regional Healthcare Network

Fair Assessment

What Visitly Does Well

Honest comparisons. Here's where they have legitimate advantages.

Dead-Simple Setup

Visitly is built around simplicity. You can have a basic check-in kiosk running in minutes with almost no configuration. For small offices that just need a digital sign-in sheet, this frictionless onboarding experience is genuinely appealing.

Clean, Minimal UX

Visitly's visitor-facing check-in flow is clean and uncluttered. They've stripped out complexity in favor of a streamlined experience that visitors find easy to navigate — especially first-time guests with no tech comfort.

Solid Evacuation Features

Visitly includes a useful evacuation list feature that lets admins quickly see who's on-site during an emergency. It's a straightforward but effective safety tool that works well for basic emergency preparedness.

Migration

Switch in Under an Hour

Moving from Visitly? It's straightforward — and you'll gain features immediately.

01

Export Visitor Data

Download your existing visitor logs and settings from Visitly. KyberAccess can import your historical data to maintain continuity.

02

Configure KyberAccess

Set up check-in workflows, badge designs, and notification preferences. Add screening rules and watchlists — features Visitly doesn't offer.

03

Connect Integrations

Link SSO, calendar, Slack/Teams, and any API integrations. KyberAccess adds security screening and access control on top of what you had.

04

Deploy & Train

Install KyberAccess on any tablet. The interface is intuitive — staff training takes about 15 minutes.

FAQ

Common Questions

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