The Receptionist for iPad

Best Self Hosted Alternatives to The Receptionist for iPad

A curated collection of the 1 best self hosted alternatives to The Receptionist for iPad.

Cloud-based visitor management system that replaces a front desk with an iPad kiosk for guest self check-in, host notifications, badge printing, capture of visitor details, and retention of visitor logs for security and compliance.

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UniFi Voucher Site

UniFi Voucher Site

Web app to create, print, email, and manage UniFi guest vouchers with OIDC support, kiosk mode, PDF/thermal printing, and a REST API. Deployable via Docker.

UniFi Voucher Site is a web-based application for creating and managing guest vouchers for UniFi-managed networks. It integrates with UniFi OS/Network via the integrations API to create, list, and revoke vouchers through a web UI or programmatic API.

Key Features

  • Create, view, and manage UniFi guest vouchers with customizable expiration, data limits, speeds, and single/multi-use types
  • Web UI and REST API for administration and automation
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC) support for SSO and scoped visibility by email domain
  • Kiosk mode for public voucher generation with optional name requirement and timeout
  • PDF generation and support for ESC/POS thermal printers for single and bulk voucher printing
  • Email distribution of vouchers via SMTP with localized email/print templates and QR "scan to connect" codes
  • Docker-friendly deployment with environment variables or options.json configuration and Home Assistant add-on
  • Optional automated cleanup tasks to remove expired or unused vouchers

Use Cases

  • Small businesses, cafes, or event venues issuing time- or data-limited guest WiFi access codes
  • Reception or self-service kiosks where visitors generate vouchers without staff intervention
  • Home or small-office automation integrating voucher issuance with Home Assistant or other systems via the API

Limitations and Considerations

  • Requires a UniFi OS v4.2.8+ and UniFi Network v9.1.119+ environment and a UniFi Integration API key; compatibility with legacy UniFi Network Server is limited
  • Relies on the UniFi controller API for voucher lifecycle; behavior and available features depend on the UniFi firmware/API version
  • No embedded database; application state and voucher records are managed through UniFi and configuration files

UniFi Voucher Site provides a focused, deployable solution to manage guest WiFi vouchers for UniFi environments, emphasizing ease of deployment, printing options, and authentication integration. It is suitable for admins who need a lightweight, extensible voucher portal that integrates with existing UniFi infrastructure.

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