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What makes Archie a better alternative to FacilityOS?

Compared to FacilityOS (formerly iLobby), Archie provides equally advanced visitor management features at a more competitive price point, and with the option to include room and desk booking.

Visitor arrival notification on mobile and guest registration check-in screen.
Visitor management
Visitor arrival notification on mobile and guest registration check-in screen.
Presence log
Presence logs page with check-in and check-out details for office visitors.
Automations
Reception area and step-by-step HR onboarding workflow, including form, photo, and NDA signing

Why choose Archie?

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Best value for money

93%

Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value*

High user rating

4.9/5

Average rating on G2 and Capterra

Very high satisfaction

91%

Likeliness to Recommend*

* based on softwarereviews.com user sentiment analysis

Key differences at a glance

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Archie

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FacilityOS

User experience

How do users rate usability?

Excellent

Rated 9.7 for ease of use

Very good

Rated 9.4 for ease of use

Built for

Who is the product designed for?

Companies of all sizes

Enterprises

Pricing

How does pricing differ?

Transparent and affordable on all plans

Higher pricing and multiple add-ons

Product comparison

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Archie

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FacilityOS

Pricing (Pro and Enhanced plans)

From $185/month

per location

From $275/month

per location

Ease of setup

Excellent (9.7 on G2)

Very good (9.3 on G2)

Hardware

Of your choice

Managed devices

Customizable visit flows

Photo capture and badge printing

Host notifications

Real-time visitor log

E-signatures and document management

Emergency evacuations

Emergency SMS, digital roll calls, reports

Included in Pro plan

$249/month

Slack integration

Included in Pro plan

Paid add-on

Microsoft Teams integration

Included in Pro plan

Paid add-on

API access

Included in Pro plan

Paid add-on

Access control integrations

Included in Pro plan

Paid add-on

Interactive floor plans

Desk booking

Meeting room booking

Hybrid office schedules

Our aim is to provide an honest and transparent comparison between Archie and FacilityOS (formerly known as iLobby). We have taken all reasonable measures to ensure all claims were correct at the time of writing. This page was last updated on July 18, 2025.

Both have exceptionally high ratings, but Archie has the edge

FacilityOS and Archie both have excellent user ratings, but Archie outperforms in key categories like ease of use and ease of setup.

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G2 user ratings

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9.5

Meets requirements

9.3

9.7

Ease of use

9.4

9.7

Ease of setup

9.3

9.4

Ease of admin

9.4

9.6

Quality of support

9.5

*based on G2 data from July 2025 for Archie and FacilityOS

Unmatched user experience

Archie empowers your team with a workspace experience that’s refreshingly simple, fast, and fully integrated into the way you work.

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Faster adoption

Deploy in days and get your team up and running quickly.

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Better user experience

Enjoy a modern, intuitive interface and solid third-party integrations.

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High-rated support

Our 24/5 support is rated 9.6/10 by hundreds of users.

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More predictable pricing

All advanced features and integrations are included in our standard plans.

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You’re looking at the very best in the industry

In G2’s report, both FacilityOS and Archie are ranked among the top visitor management solutions, with Archie scoring slightly higher for ease of use. Out of 190 listed tools, their standout ratings show just how strong both platforms are, especially when it comes to reliability and customer experience.

Data points from July 2025

FacilityOS ranking on G2 website

Connect Archie to your favorite workplace tools

Share WiFi access with guests, receive booking notifications in Slack, grant door access to visitors, and a lot more.

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Microsoft Teams

Invite visitors, reserve desks, and book meeting rooms directly from Microsoft Teams.

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Slack

Get host notifications and check in or release your bookings directly in Slack.

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Unlock doors from the Archie app

No keycards or front desk needed, your team and visitors can simply tap and walk right in.

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Share WiFi automatically

Simplify how you grant WiFi access to employees, members or temporary visitors.

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Enable SSO & SCIM

Enable Single Sign-On (SSO) for quick, secure logins, and use SCIM to automatically sync users.

Here’s what our customers are saying

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G2 medal for ease of use
G2 medal for best results

G2

"The price quoted was significantly lower than companies like FacilityOS so for our team the decision was a no brainer."

Kiera A.

Human Resources Specialist

G2

"The whole visitor process feels very professional and gives a good first impression to our guest."

Chloe F.

Business owner

G2

"The interface is very intuitive and we can easily customize everything the way we want."

Clara D.

General Manager

The award-winning experience your team deserves

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Top 10 Office Products

Ranked among the top solutions for modern office environments by G2.

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Happiest Users

Acknowledged by Crozdesk for high user satisfaction.

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Best Ease of Use

Recommended by Capterra for an intuitive experience and ease of use.

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Top Rated 2025

Recognized by TrustRadius for high performance and customer satisfaction.

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Best Customer Support

Featured by Software Advice for delivering industry-leading customer service.

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Best Functionality & Features

Awarded by GetApp as a leading product for features and functionalities.

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4.9/5

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4.9/5

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4.7/5

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Ready to see what makes Archie a better alternative to FacilityOS?

Book a demo and experience the difference firsthand.

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Creating better experiences for offices and flexible workspaces worldwide.

User experience that sets us apart.

A five-star rating

4.9

on G2

4.9

on Capterra

4.8

on Apple Store

4.7

on Google Play Store

4.7

on TrustRadius

5.0

on GoodFirms