aReception vs Safe4entry for manufacturing sites

Q: What if our inductions and risks live in another system?

We set up the inductions, documents and check-in steps as part of the one-time setup. You supply the induction content as video or text in the languages you need. We import your visitors and contractors from Safe4entry at no extra cost.

Q: Can we start with one gate?

Yes. You can start at one gate with a paid 30-day trial that costs one month of the plan you will use, with no hardware payment. We roll out within 14 days of your order.

Connected to a turnstile, both let only inducted contractors onto the site. aReception adds a kiosk at the gate, where contractors, visitors and drivers check in on their own.

An access card issued at the aReception kiosk

ZebraaReception is a Zebra ISV partner

Contractors check in on their own at the gate

At the kiosk they finish the induction, sign and get their card. Without a turnstile, Safe4entry has reception record arrivals and departures in the app.

Comparison

What to compare when choosing

Contractor safety
What you need		Safe4entry
Risk acknowledgmentsite risks and the contractor's work risks	StrongSigned by both sides, in advance through the invitation link	StrongMutual site risk acknowledgment on the Enterprise edition
Inductionsbefore entering the site	StrongIn advance through the invitation, anything left is finished at the kiosk	StrongRemotely in advance or at reception
Entry only after the inductionturnstiles and cards	StrongConnected to a turnstile, lets only inducted people in; the kiosk can issue the card only after the induction	StrongThe turnstile checks in Safe4entry whether the contractor meets every requirement
Entry requests and site handoverapproval, handover protocol	StrongEntry requests with approval and a workplace handover protocol	StrongEnterprise extension, the protocol can be signed electronically

Gate, trucks and evacuation
What you need		Safe4entry
Check‑in at the gatewhen there is no turnstile	StrongContractors, visitors and drivers check in on their own at the kiosk	Reception records arrivals and departures in the app
Kioskhardware and installation	StrongZebra indoors and outdoors, sold and installed	Web app in a browser, self‑service kiosks mentioned for one customer
Truck check‑indrivers, docks, times	StrongDriver registration, dock by text message, vehicle statuses and times	Vehicle records on the Enterprise edition, no docks listed
Evacuationlist and messages	StrongMuster list, text message with a map, everyone confirms they are out	MediumList of people on site in one click, text messages to contractors

Languages, certification and price
What you need		Safe4entry
Languagesinterface and inductions	StrongKiosk and invitation interface in 50+ languages	MediumInterface in Czech and English as standard, inductions in the languages the contract sets
CertificationISO/IEC 27001	No certification	StrongCertified information security management system
Pricehow you pay	StrongPublic pricing, software for one kiosk, hardware separately	Not listed on the website

We checked the Safe4entry details on safe4entry.com on October 10, 2026: the Essentials and Enterprise specifications, the minimum requirements, the tutorials, the case studies and the checklist page. We found no public reviews of Safe4entry on G2, Capterra or Firmy.cz. For both offers, compare the whole scope: license, hardware, installation and integrations.

aReception

Where aReception is stronger

Kiosk, software and installation from one supplier

We sell and install the kiosk, stand, label printer and card dispensers. Safe4entry runs in a browser on devices you provide.

Kiosks and dispensers

Contractors and drivers in their own language

The kiosk and invitation interface comes in 50+ languages. Safe4entry's interface is in Czech and English as standard.

Inductions and risks

Check‑out without a turnstile

On the way out, people return their card to the card collector, which ends their visit. It suits exits no turnstile records.

Identity checked from a document

The kiosk scans passports, ID cards and Czech eDoklady digital IDs. We use document data only to verify identity.

All features

Visitors can call their host

The host is notified by email, text message or Microsoft Teams. Visitors can also call the host straight from the kiosk.

Visitor management

Risk acknowledgment for every new version

When the site changes its risks, the system asks the contractor to confirm them again. The signed version is stored.

Safe4entry

Where Safe4entry is stronger

Certified to ISO/IEC 27001

Safe4entry runs a certified information security management system. aReception holds no certification.

Compare it at your own entrance

We show you how aReception works with your own check‑in process.

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aReception kiosk at the entrance of the Stora Enso plant in Planá

In practice

What it means for your gatehouse

The guard does not decide on inductions

The kiosk checks whether the induction is valid. If it has expired, it has the person take it again before letting them in.

No line of trucks at the entrance

The driver registers and waits in the holding area, out of the way of traffic. A text message calls them to the dock.

A record after an accident or audit

The report shows who was on site, when, which safety induction they completed and their signature. It's available right away.

Less work at the gatehouse

At Stora Enso Ždírec, the gatehouse saves 12 hours of work a day. At your site, it depends on the number of trucks and visitors.

How to choose

When to choose aReception

When you want contractors, visitors and drivers to check in on their own at the gate. When dozens of trucks a day pass through your gate. And when you want the kiosk, software and installation from one supplier, with the price known in advance. If an app for the EHS manager is enough and a turnstile already guards the entrance, switching will not pay off.

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Outdoor aReception kiosk at the gate of a manufacturing site

How to choose

When to choose Safe4entry

When you want a tool mainly for the EHS manager and your turnstiles or reception already guard the entrance. Safe4entry connects to turnstiles and runs in a browser.

When you need your supplier to hold ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Then Safe4entry may suit you better.

A safety induction on the screen of the aReception kiosk

aReception customers

What customers who use aReception say

Pavla BolackáH&S Manager, Model Obaly a.s.

Karel ŘípaSafety Manager, Stora Enso Wood Products Ždírec

Frequently asked

Switching, data and integrations

What will switching cost?

Software for one kiosk starts at €499 a month, billed annually, on the Premium plan with truck check‑in. The kiosk, accessories and one‑time setup are paid separately.

What if our inductions and risks live in another system?

We set up the inductions, documents and check‑in steps as part of the one‑time setup. You supply the induction content as video or text in the languages you need. We import your visitors and contractors from Safe4entry at no extra cost.

What does a contractor have to do before arriving?

The only step to do in advance is the risk acknowledgment, through the invitation link. They can also take and sign the induction in advance, and finish anything left at the kiosk.

What if our turnstiles come from another supplier?

We do not supply turnstiles or barriers; we connect to yours. Turnstile and barrier connection is part of the Enterprise plan, which also includes access control integration. Integrations with ANeT, RON, Aktion, Cominfo, Salto, Genetec and others are ready‑made.

What if we have no turnstile?

The kiosk issues the card after the induction and signature. On the way out, people return it to the card collector, which ends their visit.

Can we start with one gate?

Yes. You can start at one gate with a paid 30‑day trial that costs one month of the plan you will use, with no hardware payment. We roll out within 14 days of your order.