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desk.ly vs DeskGrid
Both stand on desk booking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
desk.ly combines workplace bookings with occupancy analytics and visitor management. Its free plan covers up to 15 users, while organisations should check plan availability for mobile apps and Enterprise Plus integrations.
Visit desk.ly Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
DeskGrid brings desk reservations, floor plans, access controls, and utilization dashboards into a self-hosted, MIT-licensed platform. Its listed plan has no license cost, and organizations can customize it for their workflows.
Visit DeskGridThe facts
| desk.ly | DeskGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Corporate: €1.65 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | desk.ly | deskgrid.sebastijanzindl.me |
| On desk booking software | #1 of 30 | #2 of 30 |
desk.ly: what it does well
- Free plan covers up to 15 users
- Supports desk, room, and parking bookings
- Analytics show occupancy and utilisation
- Advertises more than 250 integrations
- Mobile apps support booking from a phone
What to know first
- Browser access requires an internet connection
- Mobile app is not included in Corporate
- Enterprise Plus uses custom pricing
DeskGrid: what it does well
- Desk suggestions consider preferences and team proximity.
- Supports unlimited offices and floors.
- Dashboards report utilization and popular spaces.
- Responsive interface designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
- Listed plan covers license cost, not stated operating costs.
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