aReception vs Welcomo for manufacturing sites

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.

Welcomo is a self‑service kiosk from the M2C group for office buildings and logistics campuses. With aReception, contractors acknowledge the site risks and take the induction before they arrive.

Safety induction on the aReception kiosk

73+safety inductions a month at Artifex

Risks and inductions done before arrival

Contractors acknowledge the site risks through the link in their invitation and can take the induction too. Welcomo lists EHS rules confirmation with a signature at the kiosk itself.

Comparison

What to compare when choosing

Contractors and EHS
What you need		Welcomo
Risk acknowledgmentsite risks and the contractor's work	StrongSigned by both sides via the invitation link, the signed version is stored	Not listed
Inductionsin advance or at the entrance	StrongIn advance via the invitation, whatever is left is finished at the kiosk	MediumEHS rules confirmation and signature at the kiosk
Induction and document validitycertificates, reminders	StrongValidity per document, a reminder before a certificate expires	Not listed
Entry after the inductioncard, turnstile	StrongCan issue a card only after the induction, turnstile connection on the Enterprise plan	RFID cards, barriers or doors opened by the invitation QR code
Evacuationmuster list, text messages	StrongText message with a map, “I am out” confirmation, who has not confirmed	Not listed

Vehicle entry and kiosk
What you need		Welcomo
Truck check‑indrivers, docks, times	StrongDriver registration, dock by text message, vehicle statuses and times, connection to your plate cameras	StrongLicense plate cameras, dock assigned at the kiosk, LED panels as an add‑on
Outdoor kioskat the entrance and gate	StrongOutdoor Zebra kiosk rated IP68, runs from -4 to 122 °F (-20 to +50 °C)	External hardware version, no rating listed
Languageskiosk and invitations	Strong50+ languages	MediumUp to 30 languages
Hardwarekiosk, tablet	StrongA Zebra kiosk, or your compatible Android device	Its own kiosk and the smaller Welcomo Mini

Office, integrations and price
What you need		Welcomo
Office buildinginvitations, calls, ID	StrongQR invitation, call to the host, several tenants in one building	StrongQR invitations, ID scan and eDoklady, calls, elevator call
Access controlturnstiles, barriers, cards	StrongReady‑made integrations with ANeT, RON, Aktion, Cominfo, Salto, Genetec and others, plus any system with an API, all on Enterprise	StrongAPI, integration with HR, CRM and security systems
Group and supportwho stands behind it	Medium70+ manufacturing and logistics sites	StrongThe M2C group in 13 European countries, 24/7 support in the package
Pricehow you pay	StrongPublic pricing: Basic from €199, Premium from €499 a month	On request, a custom quote

We checked the Welcomo details on October 10, 2026 on its kiosk, logistics, software and pricing pages, in M2C Innovis articles on languages and eDoklady, and on m2c.eu. “Not listed” means we did not find it on their pages. aReception prices are for software for one kiosk, billed annually; for both offers, compare the whole scope: license, hardware, installation and integrations.

aReception

Where aReception is stronger

Site entry only after the induction and signature

Once aReception is connected to your turnstile, only those who finished the induction and signed get through. Welcomo lists access cards and doors opened by QR code.

Inductions and risks

A reminder before a certificate expires

Contractors upload documents in advance, such as a welding certificate. The system reminds them and the EHS manager before one expires.

Kiosk and invitations in 50+ languages

Contractors and drivers pick their own language at the kiosk. Welcomo lists up to 30 languages.

A kiosk built for outdoors

The outdoor Zebra kiosk is rated IP68 and works with gloves on. Welcomo does not list a rating for its external version.

Kiosks and dispensers

Welcomo

Where Welcomo is stronger

License plate cameras and LED panels

Welcomo supplies license plate cameras, gate control and LED panels that guide drivers to the right dock. aReception connects to the cameras you have but does not supply them.

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

Risk acknowledgment signed and on record

The contractor confirms the site risks and fills in the risks of their work, and you approve them. The signed version is stored, ready in the Portal for an audit.

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.

You know who is missing in an evacuation

In the Portal you see who has not yet confirmed they are out. Once aReception is connected to access control, employees get the text message too.

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 contractors at your gate need risk acknowledgment, a valid induction and entry only after signing. When you call trucks to the dock and need to know who is out during an evacuation. You can check the price in advance on our public pricing page.

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Outdoor aReception kiosk at the gate of a manufacturing site

How to choose

When to choose Welcomo

When your vehicle entrance needs license plate cameras and LED panels from the same company as the kiosk.

If you already run Welcomo and do not handle risk acknowledgment with contractors, switching will not pay off. In an office building, aReception starts on the Basic plan at €199 a month for software for one kiosk. Relay and label printing come with the Enterprise plan. See more on our office buildings page.

Two Welcomo self-service kiosks, the office and the logistics version (image: welcomo.com)

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. We import your visitors and contractors from Welcomo at no extra cost. See all plans on the pricing page.

What does a contractor do before the first visit?

The contractor gets an invitation with a link to the web app. There, before arrival, they complete the risk acknowledgment and can take the induction too. Whatever they do not finish, they complete and sign 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.

Does the kiosk need access to our network?

The kiosk only needs the internet, not access to your internal network. It connects by cable, Wi‑Fi or an LTE SIM.

What if a driver does not speak the local language?

The kiosk interface comes in 50+ languages, and the driver picks theirs. The text message with the dock then arrives in the same language.

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.