DigiGreet vs SwipedOn vs Sign In App: Which Visitor Management System Is Right for Your UK Site?

If you are researching visitor management systems for a UK site, three names come up consistently: DigiGreet, SwipedOn and Sign In App. All three replace paper sign-in books with a digital process. All three are cloud-based, work without specialist IT support, and offer a free trial. Beyond that, the differences matter — particularly on pricing, Paxton integration, and contractor document management.

This comparison covers what each system does, what it costs, and which type of organisation each one suits best.

Quick overview

Pricing in detail

DigiGreet

DigiGreet charges per site, not per user, with no limit on the number of visitors or employees. Plans are available on a monthly basis — no annual commitment required.

• Lite — £49/month: visitor sign-in, badge printing, fire evacuation list, GDPR compliance, host notifications, QR code and kiosk sign-in
• Pro — £79/month: everything in Lite, plus contractor management, induction workflows, pre-registration
• Enterprise — £99/month: everything in Pro, plus multi-site management, advanced reporting, dedicated support
• Document Management — available as an add-on: contractor document upload, verification and automatic expiry alerts

SwipedOn

SwipedOn is priced in USD and billed annually only — there is no monthly payment option. At current exchange rates, the entry-level Core plan works out at approximately £42 per month. However, annual-only billing means you commit to a full year upfront, which increases the initial outlay compared to DigiGreet's monthly option.

• Core — ~£42/month (annual): visitor sign-in, badge printing, Slack and Teams notifications, live chat support
• Enhanced — ~£84/month (annual): adds pre-visit registration, ID scanning, time and attendance
• Pro — ~£126/month (annual): adds SSO, dedicated account manager, telephone support

SwipedOn does not offer contractor document management or Paxton Net2 integration on any plan.

Sign In App

Sign In App is also billed annually and priced in GBP. The entry-level Core plan starts at approximately £33 per month — the lowest starting price of the three systems. Like SwipedOn, it requires an annual upfront commitment.

• Core — ~£33/month (annual): visitor sign-in, companion app, evacuation management, email and chat support
• Enhanced — ~£67/month (annual): adds pre-visit registration, ID scanning, spaces management, time and attendance (up to 50 employees)
• Pro — ~£100/month (annual): adds SSO, unlimited SMS, dedicated account manager

Sign In App does not offer Paxton Net2 integration or contractor document management.

Paxton Net2 integration — a critical difference for UK sites

Paxton Net2 is the most widely used access control system in UK commercial buildings. If your site uses Paxton Net2 for door entry, turnstiles, or restricted areas, the visitor management system you choose needs to work with it.

DigiGreet is the only system in this comparison that offers a native Paxton Net2 integration. When a visitor or contractor signs in through DigiGreet, their access credentials can be automatically provisioned in Paxton Net2 — controlling which doors they can open, for how long, and revoking access automatically when they sign out. This eliminates the need for a receptionist or security team to manually manage access each time.

Neither SwipedOn nor Sign In App offers Paxton Net2 integration. For organisations with Paxton on site, this is often the deciding factor.

Contractor document management — built in vs not available

For organisations that use contractors — particularly in manufacturing, construction, facilities management and healthcare — managing contractor compliance is as important as managing visitors. Before a contractor can access a site, you need to know their insurance is current, their induction is complete, and their certifications have not expired.

DigiGreet's Document Management feature handles this automatically. Contractors upload their documents during pre-registration. DigiGreet checks them against your requirements and blocks sign-in if anything is missing or expired. Expiry alerts are sent automatically before documents lapse, so you are never caught with a contractor on site whose insurance ran out last month.

Neither SwipedOn nor Sign In App includes contractor document management on any plan. For organisations with contractor compliance requirements, this means either managing documents manually alongside the system, or paying for a separate contractor management tool — which adds cost and complexity.

Where each system works best

Choose DigiGreet if:

• Your site uses Paxton Net2 and you want integrated access control
• You manage contractors and need document verification at sign-in
• You want monthly billing with no annual commitment
• You are in manufacturing, facilities management, healthcare, education or construction
• You want UK-based support and UK data storage

Choose SwipedOn if:

• Your primary need is straightforward visitor sign-in with strong Slack and Teams notifications
• You need time and attendance tracking for employees alongside visitor management
• You do not use Paxton Net2 and have no contractor compliance requirements
• You are comfortable paying annually in USD

Choose Sign In App if:

• You want the lowest entry price and are willing to commit annually
• You need HIPAA compliance (healthcare organisations)
• Your requirements are straightforward and you do not need Paxton integration or contractor management
• You need ISO 27001 certification from your vendor

Total cost of ownership — a realistic comparison

The entry-level prices do not tell the full story. For a UK site with Paxton Net2 and regular contractors, here is a realistic cost comparison over 12 months:

For a site that only needs basic visitor sign-in, Sign In App is the cheapest option. But for any UK site with Paxton Net2 or contractor compliance requirements, DigiGreet is the only system that covers both — without needing to bolt on additional tools or manage the gap manually.

Frequently asked questions

Can DigiGreet replace SwipedOn without data loss?

Yes. DigiGreet can be set up and running in under a day, and your visitor history can be exported from SwipedOn before switching. DigiGreet's setup team will walk you through the transition during your free demo.

Is DigiGreet more expensive than SwipedOn and Sign In App?

At the entry level, DigiGreet's Lite plan at £49/month is slightly more than SwipedOn Core (~£42) and Sign In App Core (~£33) on annual plans. However, DigiGreet offers monthly billing with no commitment — meaning no upfront annual payment — and includes Paxton Net2 integration and contractor management that neither competitor offers at any price.

Does DigiGreet work without a Paxton system?

Yes. The Paxton Net2 integration is an optional feature. DigiGreet works as a standalone visitor management system on any site, with or without access control.

How long does it take to switch from SwipedOn or Sign In App to DigiGreet?

Most organisations are fully set up within one working day. There is no hardware installation and no IT department involvement required.

The bottom line

All three systems will replace your paper visitor book effectively. The right choice depends on what else you need from the system.

For UK sites with Paxton Net2 access control, contractor compliance requirements, or a preference for monthly billing without an annual commitment, DigiGreet is the strongest option in this comparison. For organisations with straightforward visitor sign-in needs and no Paxton or contractor requirements, SwipedOn and Sign In App are both worth considering — with Sign In App offering the lowest entry price on an annual plan.

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