Receptionist for iPad alternative

A free alternative to The Receptionist for iPad, now Sign In App

Sign In App supports workplace visitors, employees, safety, and connected operations. MemberMaker offers a smaller path: free guided guest check-in and a usable contact list for organizations that do not need the wider platform.

  • Free instead of a per-site annual subscription
  • Runs on supported iPad, iPhone, and Android devices
  • Built for guest lists—not workplace safety operations
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Follow the current product

One familiar product name now belongs to a broader platform

The brand history matters for search, but current features, plans, and requirements should drive the decision.

The Receptionist is now Sign In App

The Receptionist's official pricing page identifies the product as The Receptionist for iPad, now Sign In App. This page uses both names so buyers can follow the current product.

Sign In App is a workplace platform

Its plans include core visitor management, support, a companion app, safety and evacuations, with higher tiers adding ID scanning, spaces, time and attendance, SSO, SCIM, and more.

MemberMaker is intentionally smaller

Use it to replace paper contact sheets at gatherings where guest details and repeat attendance are the desired outcomes.

Real-Time Dashboard Monitoring

Watch visitor sign-ins as they happen

Keep the MemberMaker web dashboard open at a welcome desk or office and see each new arrival appear automatically—without refreshing the page.

  • Monitor the 50 most recent check-ins in a live browser feed
  • Open a visitor’s complete visit history in one click
  • Switch between organizations when your account manages more than one
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Subscription cost

Compare current annual site plans with no subscription

These US annual prices come from The Receptionist's official page, which now identifies the product as Sign In App.

Sign In App Core$630/year

Advertised US annual price per site for core visitor management.

Sign In App Enhanced$1,260/year

Advertised US annual price per site with additional workplace capabilities.

Sign In App Pro$1,890/year

Advertised US annual price per site for the broader package.

US prices checked July 27, 2026. Figures are advertised per site per year and may exclude taxes, hardware, add-ons, onboarding, or other services. Official US pricing · Official Sign In App pricing.

Side-by-side

A local guest-list workflow versus workplace operations

The check-in screen is only one part of Sign In App. Compare everything your organization relies on before switching.

CapabilityMemberMakerThe Receptionist / Sign In App
Best fitSmall organizations, programs, and eventsBusinesses and facilities managing a workplace
Software priceNo subscriptionAnnual per-site plans after a 15-day trial
Guided visitor kioskYesYes
Contact and repeat visit recordsYesYes
CSV exportYesReporting and platform tools
Host and employee workflowsNoYes
Safety and evacuationsNoIncluded in the platform
ID scanning, SSO, and SCIMNoAvailable on higher plans
Visitor reviewing information in the free MemberMaker iPad kiosk

Evaluate the complete system

Look behind the kiosk before changing products

A simple visitor interface may feed important staff, safety, or compliance processes elsewhere.

  1. Map every use of the current kioskCheck whether it signs in employees or contractors, sends notifications, supports evacuations, or connects with other workplace systems.
  2. Separate essential from optionalDo not remove safety, identification, or compliance controls because they are less visible than the visitor screen.
  3. Pilot the simple arrival flowUse MemberMaker at a low-risk event and confirm that guests, volunteers, and administrators can complete their tasks.
  4. Document the final choiceRecord why the lightweight or full platform meets the organization's operational requirements.

An honest fit check

Free is the right price only for the right-sized job

MemberMaker is strongest where a paper sign-in sheet is the real alternative—not where a workplace platform is required.

MemberMaker is right for

  • A welcome table rather than a staffed reception desk
  • Guest contacts and repeat attendance are the core records
  • A supported phone or tablet is already available
  • CSV export completes the follow-up workflow
  • No workplace safety, staff-presence, or identity controls are needed

Choose Sign In App when you need

  • Visitor, employee, and contractor sign-in
  • Safety, evacuations, or live workplace presence
  • Host notifications and companion-app workflows
  • Pre-registration, ID scanning, spaces, or time and attendance
  • SSO, SCIM, integrations, or dedicated support

Common questions

Free Receptionist for iPad alternative FAQ

What is a free alternative to The Receptionist for iPad?

MemberMaker is a free, no-subscription alternative for small organizations that only need guided visitor contact capture, repeat visits, and CSV export. It does not reproduce The Receptionist or Sign In App's workplace, host, safety, or identity features.

Is The Receptionist now Sign In App?

Yes. The official US pricing page describes the product as The Receptionist for iPad, now Sign In App. Current buyers should use the vendor's latest product and pricing information.

How much does Sign In App cost in the United States?

As checked July 27, 2026, the official US page advertised Core at $630, Enhanced at $1,260, and Pro at $1,890 per site per year. Enterprise pricing and optional hardware or services can differ.

Can MemberMaker replace an office reception platform?

Only when the office genuinely needs basic guest contact and visit records. MemberMaker does not send host notifications, manage employees, support evacuations, scan IDs, integrate with access control, or provide SSO and SCIM.

Does MemberMaker require an iPad?

No. MemberMaker supports compatible iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, so a small organization can use hardware it already owns.

Ready for a cleaner guest list?

Replace the clipboard at your next gathering

Download MemberMaker on a phone or tablet you already own and give guests a simple self-service check-in flow.