VisitBook: A Smarter Way to Manage Visitor Entries

August 29, 2025

Over the past few months, I’ve been working on VisitBook - a modern, QR-based visitor entry system built for gated societies, residential complexes, clubs, and offices. Today, I’m excited to share more about what it is, why I built it, and open it up for early users.


The Problem

If you’ve ever lived in a gated community or managed a commercial building, you probably know how messy visitor logging can be. Most buildings still rely on:

  • Paper-based registers that are hard to maintain
  • Long manual check-in processes that frustrate visitors
  • Lack of real-time visibility for residents or staff
  • Zero analytics or historical data for security

This leads to wasted time, security loopholes, and a poor experience for both residents and visitors.


The Idea Behind VisitBook

I wanted to create something as simple and fast as scanning a QR code but powerful enough to handle modern visitor management needs. VisitBook is built with:

  • A QR-first design: Visitors simply scan a code to check in.
  • Digital logs: No more flipping through registers - everything is securely stored.
  • Instant notifications: Residents or staff get real-time alerts when someone checks in.
  • Analytics-ready data: Get visibility into visitor trends and patterns over time.
  • Modern UI: Built with Next.js, ShadCN UI, and Framer Motion, so it’s smooth and intuitive.

My goal was to create a system that’s fast, modern, and scalable for gated societies, clubs, and beyond.


How VisitBook Solves This

  1. For Security Teams: Easy logging and retrieval of visitor data.
  2. For Residents: Instant alerts when their guests arrive, without manual calls.
  3. For Management: Clear visitor data for better security planning and operations.
  4. For Visitors: A quick, contactless check-in experience.

With QR-based logging, the whole process takes seconds, not minutes, and there’s no clutter of paper or manual verification delays.


Soft Launch: Early Access

I’m currently running a soft launch for VisitBook. If you:

  • Manage a gated society, apartment complex, club, or office
  • Are tired of manual visitor logs
  • Want to try a modern, secure visitor entry system

…I’d love to get you on board as an early user!

Interested? Sign up at https://visitbook.co.


What’s Next

VisitBook is still evolving, but the foundation is here:

  • QR-based entry
  • Visitor logs and history
  • Notifications and real-time updates

I’m working on advanced features like role-based access, visitor pre-booking, and analytics dashboards. This is just the start of building a modern, seamless experience for community security and guest management.


VisitBook is something I built because I believe visitor management doesn’t have to feel outdated. If this sounds like something your community or workspace needs, I’d love for you to try it out and share feedback!

Manav Majithia