Verkada Guest vs Raptor

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Verkada Guest

Verkada Guest

Raptor Visitor Management

Multiple visitor types

Customizable branding

School logo and colors

Logo only

Touchless sign-in

Visitor invites / pre-registration

No specialized hardware needed

Sex offender screening

Criminal background checks

Custom deny lists

SIS integration

Custom visitor badges

Camera footage in visitor logs

Selectively grant door access

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schools choosing Verkada Guest

Why are more schools choosing Verkada Guest over Raptor?

Why are more schools choosing Verkada Guest over Raptor?

More extensive background checks

More extensive background checks

In addition to state and local sex offender registries, Verkada Guest also allows schools to screen visitors against various criminal databases including US Department of Corrections records, fugitive records, FBI most wanted records, and Interpol records. This enables schools to make more informed decisions about who to let onto their campus.

Pre-register visitors ahead of time

Pre-register visitors ahead of time

Streamline check-in for large groups by inviting visitors to register ahead of time with a calendar invite. Visitors can complete the sign-in process on their own device and simply collect their badge upon arrival.

Set up in minutes anywhere

Set up in minutes anywhere

When it comes to setup, all you need is to download the Verkada Guest app on an iPad and add it to Verkada Command, our intuitive management platform. You can put the iPad anywhere – at the main entrance, outside the gym for an event, or even at a security booth. There’s no need to deal with hard-wired kiosks and ID readers.

Selectively grant door access

Selectively grant door access

Guest’s integration with Verkada Access Control means that volunteers, contractors, and substitute teachers can now unlock designated doors while on site. When enabled, visitors that register ahead of time will receive an email with links to unlock select doors. These links only work on the day that the visitor is scheduled to be on site.

Review camera footage of visitors

Review camera footage of visitors

Guest natively integrates with Verkada cameras to construct a timeline of where each visitor has been on campus, so you can quickly jump to associated video footage when needed. If a visitor turns out to be a potential risk, you can mark them as a Person of Interest and receive alerts whenever they are detected by a Verkada camera at any of your sites.

More extensive background checks

In addition to state and local sex offender registries, Verkada Guest also allows schools to screen visitors against various criminal databases including US Department of Corrections records, fugitive records, FBI most wanted records, and Interpol records. This enables schools to make more informed decisions about who to let onto their campus.

Pre-register visitors ahead of time

Streamline check-in for large groups by inviting visitors to register ahead of time with a calendar invite. Visitors can complete the sign-in process on their own device and simply collect their badge upon arrival.

Set up in minutes anywhere

When it comes to setup, all you need is to download the Verkada Guest app on an iPad and add it to Verkada Command, our intuitive management platform. You can put the iPad anywhere – at the main entrance, outside the gym for an event, or even at a security booth. There’s no need to deal with hard-wired kiosks and ID readers.

Selectively grant door access

Guest’s integration with Verkada Access Control means that volunteers, contractors, and substitute teachers can now unlock designated doors while on site. When enabled, visitors that register ahead of time will receive an email with links to unlock select doors. These links only work on the day that the visitor is scheduled to be on site.

Review camera footage of visitors

Guest natively integrates with Verkada cameras to construct a timeline of where each visitor has been on campus, so you can quickly jump to associated video footage when needed. If a visitor turns out to be a potential risk, you can mark them as a Person of Interest and receive alerts whenever they are detected by a Verkada camera at any of your sites.

Why Verkada Guest is a great Raptor alternative for schools

Your goal

How Verkada Guest solves it

1

Prevent unwanted visitors

Instantly screen visitors against sex offender registries and various criminal databases.

2

Know who is on campus

Retain digital visitor logs that link to relevant Verkada camera footage of each individual throughout their visit.

3

Track tardies and pickups

Log tardies and early pickups by pulling student and guardian data from your student information system (SIS).

4

Minimize setup and training

Schools can set up Guest in less than 15 minutes. The software is intuitive to use, making it easy to onboard staff with minimal training.

5

Sign in visitors anywhere

All you need to sign in visitors is an iPad, which can be placed at the main entrance, outside the gym for an event, or even at a security booth.

How a Top 1% School District Adopts a Multi-Layered Security Strategy with Verkada

Jamie Lee Lewsadder, Associate Superintendent of Technology Services

“Yesterday I was doing a lesson with some FBI agents, and when I had them check in with Verkada Guest, they were super impressed and appreciative of the safety measures we had.”

“Yesterday I was doing a lesson with some FBI agents, and when I had them check in with Verkada Guest, they were super impressed and appreciative of the safety measures we had.”

Why Verkada?

Why Verkada?

Verkada offers the best video security cameras for business or commercial use. With 4K security cameras and award-winning software, Verkada modernizes & simplifies video security. One cable. No additional configurations. Verkada's PoE security camera system takes minutes to set up, making video security simple and scalable for businesses.