KyberAccess vs
SwipedOn
See why growing teams choose KyberAccess. SwipedOn is simple and affordable — until you need ID scanning, screening, access control, or compliance. KyberAccess starts just as easy and scales with you.
KyberAccess
SwipedOn
KyberAccess wins on: Features · Security · Scalability · Free Plan · Analytics
Key Differences
Simple + Powerful = KyberAccess
Security Features
Background screening, AAMVA ID scanning, watchlists, deny lists. SwipedOn has zero visitor screening capabilities.
Access Control
Turnstile and door integration, LPR cameras, IoT gateway. SwipedOn is software-only with no physical access control.
Free to Start
KyberAccess has a free tier. SwipedOn starts at $49/mo. Start free and never pay until you need to.
Room to Grow
Scale from 1 to 100 locations without switching platforms. SwipedOn's feature ceiling hits fast.
Feature Comparison
Feature-by-Feature
Visitor Management
Security
Compliance
Integrations
Hardware
Admin & Analytics
Pricing & Licensing
Growth Ceiling
Where SwipedOn Falls Short
SwipedOn works for basic sign-in. But as your organization grows, these gaps become deal-breakers.
No Background Screening
SwipedOn cannot screen visitors against watchlists, sex offender registries, or custom deny lists. As your security needs grow, this becomes a critical gap.
No AAMVA ID Scanning
SwipedOn doesn't offer OCR-based ID scanning or AAMVA verification. Visitors type their info manually — slower and error-prone.
No Physical Access Control
No turnstile, door, or gate integration. As you add physical security measures, SwipedOn can't participate in the access control workflow.
No Wallet Passes
No Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass support. Every visitor gets a basic badge or nothing. No digital, contactless entry option.
Limited Compliance
No HIPAA, SOC 2, ITAR, or FERPA compliance tooling. Regulated industries will quickly outgrow SwipedOn.
Basic Analytics
SwipedOn offers basic visitor counts but lacks peak hours analysis, heatmaps, scheduled reports, and multi-dimensional filtering.
Pricing Comparison
More Features, Better Value
Free Plan
$0/mo
Basic visitor management, no card required
Pro Plan
$399/mo
Unlimited locations, screening, access control, analytics
Starter
~$49/mo per location
Basic sign-in. No screening, no ID scanning.
Business
~$99/mo per location
Still no screening, no access control, no compliance.
Why Teams Switch
Organizations Are Making the Move
Schools Are Switching Because...
- SwipedOn has no background screening — can't check sex offender registries
- No ID scanning means visitors self-report their identity
- No SIS integration for student information systems
- No compliance tools for FERPA requirements
- KyberAccess was built with school safety as a core feature
Offices Are Switching Because...
- Per-location pricing adds up fast as they expand to multiple offices
- No access control integration — can't connect turnstiles or doors
- Analytics are too basic for meaningful insights
- No Apple/Google Wallet passes for modern, touchless entry
- KyberAccess Pro gives unlimited visitors per location
"We started with SwipedOn at our first office. When we opened locations 2 and 3, we needed background screening and better analytics. Switching to KyberAccess was seamless — and the free tier let us test everything before committing."
Lauren Park
Office Manager, Helix Design Studio
Fair Assessment
What SwipedOn Does Well
Simplicity & Ease of Use
SwipedOn is genuinely simple. For a small office that just needs basic visitor sign-in with notifications, SwipedOn gets the job done without complexity. Their interface is clean and the setup is fast. If you truly only need a digital sign-in sheet, SwipedOn's simplicity is appealing.
Employee In/Out Board
SwipedOn includes an employee sign-in/out feature alongside visitor management. For small offices that want to track who's in the building (employees and visitors), this combined approach is convenient. KyberAccess also supports this, but SwipedOn made it central to their product.
Affordable Entry Price
SwipedOn starts at approximately $49/month per location. For a single-location small business, this is accessible. However, KyberAccess offers a free tier that includes basic visitor management, making KyberAccess the more affordable starting point.
Migration
Switch in Minutes
Export Data
Download your visitor logs and settings from SwipedOn. KyberAccess imports historical visitor data via CSV.
Configure Workflows
Set up your check-in fields, NDAs, and notification preferences. Most configurations take under 30 minutes.
Install on Tablets
Open KyberAccess on your existing iPad or tablet. Same hardware, new capabilities.
Go Live
Front desk training takes 10 minutes. The interface is designed to be intuitive from day one.
FAQ
Common Questions
Start simple. Scale without limits.
KyberAccess is as easy to set up as SwipedOn — with screening, access control, and analytics ready when you need them. Start free.