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CBRE CostLab vs OfficeRnD Flex

Both stand on commercial real estate software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CBRE CostLab

Free trial Web

CostLab combines facility cost estimates with project, deferred-maintenance, and capital planning tools. Check the contact-based plan limits and included features against the size of your portfolio.

Visit CBRE CostLab

Choose OfficeRnD Flex if you manage a coworking or flexible workspace and need member bookings, billing, and space reporting in one platform. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or tablet support in the mobile apps.

Visit OfficeRnD Flex

The facts

	CBRE CostLab	OfficeRnD Flex
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Start: £130 a month
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cbre.com	officernd.com
On commercial real estate software	#3 of 15	#7 of 15

CBRE CostLab: what it does well

Compares costs across 400+ locations.
Estimates costs at equipment level.
Includes deferred maintenance and condition reports.
Exports cost and inventory data to Excel.
Supports capital planning in higher listed plans.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
A 7-day trial is the only trial term listed.
Plans are priced per contact.
Lower listed plans have user and building limits.

OfficeRnD Flex: what it does well

Members can book desks, meeting rooms, and other resources.
Automates billing, invoicing, and payment collection.
Member portal and mobile app provide self-service and account management.
Data Hub reports occupancy, revenue, and space utilization.
Directory lists 76 integrations across 12 categories.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Start costs £130 per month on an annual term.
Mobile apps do not support tablets.
Members app requires Android 8 or later or iOS 13 or later.

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