Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Lobbytrack

Replace Lobbytrack with a custom build. Sign in visitors, notify hosts, alert security and manage evacuation with Lobbytrack visitor management system

Weekend Project
50 features8 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 50 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 50 features

Notifications(9 features)

Email Notifications

Send email notifications for visitor arrivals and other events

Host Notifications

Notify employees when their visitor arrives via email, SMS, or Lobbytrack Employee App

Notify Reception

Send notifications to reception staff about visitor events

Notify Security

Send notifications to security staff about important visitor events and alerts

Notify Visitor

Send notifications to visitors about their visit status

+4 more in this category

Integrations(6 features)

Access Control IntegrationPremium

Integrate with access control systems to restrict visitor access to specific areas

Active Directory IntegrationPremium

Integrate with Active Directory for user management

Eventleaf IntegrationPremium

Integrate with Eventleaf for event management

Slack NotificationsPremium

Integrate with Slack to send visitor notifications

Teams NotificationsPremium

Integrate with Microsoft Teams to send visitor notifications

+1 more in this category

Badge Management(4 features)

Badge Designs by Visit Types

Create different badge designs for different types of visits

Badge Printing

Print visitor badges as they sign in or before arrival with support for wireless printers

Conditional Badge Elements

Show or hide badge elements based on visitor information

Pre-Designed Badge Templates

Access pre-designed templates for visitor badges

Security(4 features)

Alert SecurityPremium

Send real-time alerts to security guards when visitors match criminal databases or watch lists

Incident ManagementPremium

Receptionists and staff can report incidents with photos, security guards can review, update, and close incidents

Single Sign On (SSO)Premium

Support Single Sign On for enterprise authentication

Watch List CheckPremium

Check visitors against watch lists and criminal databases for security screening

Applications(3 features)

Employee App

App for employees to view notifications, book shared resources, and manage their visits

Guard AppPremium

Dedicated app for security guards to monitor visitors, manage incidents, and handle emergencies

Lobby App (for reception)

Dedicated app for reception staff to manage visitor check-ins

Customization(3 features)

Custom BrandingPremium

Customize the application with your company branding

Fully Customizable Designer

Fully customize badge designs with a drag-and-drop designer

Multiple Sign-In Flows

Support different visitor sign-in workflows based on various conditions

Data Collection(3 features)

Driver License Scanning

Scan driver's licenses during visitor check-in to capture identity information

ID Documents Capture

Capture ID documents during visitor registration

Photo Capture

Capture visitor photos during sign-in

Operations(3 features)

Pre-Register Guests

Register guests online before they arrive to declutter workspace and streamline check-in

Queue Management

Manage visitor queues during check-in

Visit Scheduling by Employees

Allow employees to schedule and pre-register visitor appointments

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Lobbytrack

Monthly$50/mo
Yearly$600/yr
5-Year Total$3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $360
SaaS
$600
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 50 features at very easy complexity.

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