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DeskOS vs Engage Apps
Both stand on coworking space management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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DeskOS combines workspace operations, member tools, and billing in one platform, with a range of integrations and an API. Check the location and seat limits, quoted plan prices, and possible setup costs against your operating needs.
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Engage Apps brings several office and coworking operations into one platform, with mobile booking and contactless visitor management. Check the member and location limits against the published plan terms before choosing a tier.
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| DeskOS | Engage Apps | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $59 a month | Start: $145 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | deskos.net | engageapps.work |
| On coworking space management software | #16 of 30 | #20 of 30 |
DeskOS: what it does well
- Combines space and member management with billing and access control.
- Basic includes up to 100 active seats at one location.
- Business+ includes branded Android and iOS member apps.
- Offers REST API, webhooks, and a read-only MCP server.
- Typical onboarding takes about a week.
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial.
- Basic is limited to 100 active seats at one location.
- Business, Business+, and Enterprise pricing is quoted on request.
- Prices exclude applicable tax; hardware is purchased separately.
Engage Apps: what it does well
- Combines booking, visitor, contract, and billing tools
- Contactless visitor check-in without hardware
- Automatically generates membership and resource booking invoices
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
- Lists door access, payment, and accounting integration categories
What to know first
- Start includes 100 members and one location
- Growth includes 200 members and two locations
- Lifetime and reseller plans include only two months of free support
- Ongoing support after two months costs $25 per hour
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