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InVentry: cost, fit and limits
InVentry is a sign-in and safeguarding system made by InVentry Ltd that handles visitor and contractor sign-in, evacuation roll call, ID card scanning and a DBS checker, with door access integrations, for schools, colleges and workplaces.
What to know first
InVentry publishes no price on the pages opened in November 2026, so cost is quoted per site. The products named include Sign In Solutions, Checkpoint and door access integrations with Paxton, Salto, Almas Industries and Suprema. The homepage describes a facial recognition feature in electronic check-in for regular contractors, which the vendor does not call AI. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 are claimed on the homepage.
InVentry at a glance
| Maker | InVentry Ltd, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Visitor Management Software in 2026, rank 11 of 13 |
| Website | inventry.co.uk |
Who InVentry is best for
Schools with safeguarding duties
A DBS checker, ID card scanners and an evacuation list are listed in one product, which matches the checks a school office is expected to run at the gate.
Sites that want on-premise data
On-premise systems keep data on the customer's own system with a purge setting in the console, so the school or factory holds control of retention.
Buildings with Paxton or Salto doors
A pre-booked visitor invitation can carry a secure link that opens the site door through the Paxton integration, linking the guest list to physical entry.
InVentry plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign In Solutions | Not published | Visitor sign-in, contractor management, evacuation roll call, ID card scanners, a DBS checker and custom skins; cost is quoted per site. |
| Checkpoint | Not published | Listed in the products menu; the page for it was not opened, so its contents and price are not described here. |
| Door access integrations | Not published | Paxton, Salto, Almas Industries and Suprema integrations are named; the price of connecting them is not shown on the pages opened. |
Checked November 2026.
What InVentry does
- Evacuation management
- Roll call and a live fire evacuation list show who is on site, so a warden at the assembly point can check names against the list instead of a paper register.
- Contractor management
- A contractor system holds pre-visit information and prints instant badges, which suits sites with repeat trades who need documents checked before they work. Documents are checked first.
- Pre-booked visitor invitations
- An invitation can carry a secure link that opens the site door through the Paxton integration, so a pre-booked guest can enter without waiting for reception.
- DBS checker
- A DBS checker supports safeguarding checks for adults who work with children, which is a UK-specific requirement and a reason schools choose a vendor like this.
- ID card scanners
- ID card scanners can feed sign-in, so a site can capture details from a presented card instead of relying on typed entries. Scans suit sites with strict identity checks.
How InVentry handles your data
The GDPR policy page says Quick pick keeps data for a period agreed with the customer and that on-premise systems have a data purge setting in the console. On-premise deployments keep data on the customer's system, so backups and retention sit with the customer, while the cloud hosting region is not stated. The homepage claims ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditation. Whether customer data is used to train models was not stated.
Where InVentry falls short in practice
- No price is published. Cost is quoted per site, so a buyer cannot compare InVentry with tools that print per-location prices without requesting a quote. Request the hardware list too.
- Customer-held on-premise data. On-premise systems leave backups and retention with the customer, which gives control but also means the school or site must run those routines itself. Plan for that workload.
- Four door integrations. Door integrations are limited to Paxton, Salto, Almas Industries and Suprema, so a site on another controller may need a different vendor. Check your controller model.
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InVentry: common questions
How much does InVentry cost?
No price is published on the pages opened as of November 2026. Cost is quoted per site. The site lists a 30-day money back guarantee page, which a buyer can use to ask what the guarantee covers. Request a quote that includes hardware.
Does InVentry use AI?
No AI wording was found on the pages opened. The homepage describes a facial recognition feature in the electronic check-in for regular contractors, and the vendor does not call it AI. Ask how the face data is stored and for how long.
Which door systems work with InVentry?
The door access page names Paxton, Salto, Almas Industries and Suprema. A pre-booked visitor invitation can carry a secure link that opens the site door through the Paxton integration. Confirm any other controller before you buy. Ask for the full compatibility list.
Is InVentry certified for information security?
The homepage says InVentry is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited. The pages opened did not provide certificate numbers or the scope of the audit. Ask for the certificates and the scope before relying on them in a procurement review.
Can InVentry run on-premise?
Yes. The GDPR policy page describes on-premise systems that keep data on the customer's own system, with a data purge setting in the console. That puts backups and retention under the customer's control, and the cloud hosting region is not stated.