Joan vs. condeco

Choose the solution that’s easier to adopt and use

Some of the most popular workplace management solutions on the market seem quite similar at first glance. Joan and Condeco both offer comparable core features, but they differ in some very important aspects which impact their ease of use and acceptance across the organization.

Joan is an all-in-one workplace management system that manages room scheduling, desk booking, and visitor registration. Joan improves employees’ experience by streamlining workplace operations and eliminating complexity and friction in the flexible workspace.

Condeco offers enterprise-level workspace solutions. Their software is designed to equip everyone with the tools they need for a seamless end-to-end experience in today’s office. Condeco’s core features are desk booking, meeting room booking, and visitor management.

Comparing Joan and Condeco

We have created a list of solutions and features that clearly demonstrate the advantages of each platform.

Room booking

Proprietary device

Desk booking

Visitor management

Platform features

Compare features

Joan

Condeco

Room booking

Simple room booking options that update in real-time.

Localized Interface

User interface is available in multiple local languages.

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Custom branding

Customizable branding that promotes the company’s image.

Runs on any tablet

A scheduling platform that’s compatible with any tablet.

Reserve on spot

Reserve available rooms on-the-spot from the display or app.

Connect to calendars

Seamlessly synchronizes with in-house calendars.

Room amenities info

Configurable room information regarding room amenities: monitors, speakers, microphones, etc.

N/A

Abandoned meeting protection

A feature that marks a room as available for no-shows and “ghosted” meetings.

Advanced analytics

Analytics to show a room’s performance, usage, and other statistics.

Room finder

Select the type of room you need and see what is available.

Pricing per month starts at

$5.99 / device

$3.75 / user

Proprietary device

Meeting room displays that show room availability and support on-the-spot reservations.

Battery powered

Battery-powered displays that don’t require a continuous power supply.

Single-charge battery life

Devices that last months to a year before needing to be recharged.

up to 12 months

Wireless mount

Wireless wall mount that doesn’t require any installation costs.

E-paper

Sustainable, ultra-low-power e-paper room booking displays.

PoE dock / adapter

Optional POE doc for wired internet connection and a power source.

Desk booking

Frictionless desk booking that supports on-the-fly reservations.

Equipment / Asset reservation

Make any company asset reservable through the scheduling software.

Parking space reservation

Support for parking space reservations and other transportation amenities.

Predefined timeslots

Desks can be reserved only at times that are specified by the office admin.

Partial

Abandoned desk reservation protection

The desk is automatically released if the user doesn’t check in.

Health screening

Optional health screening questionnaire for employees and visitors.

Custom amenities

Reserve a desk that has extra amenities.

Custom floor plan

Fully-customizable floor plans to support wayfinding and reservations.

Reservation reminders

Reliable reminders regarding upcoming reservations.

Export analytics data

Ability to export data regarding scheduling and usage analytics.

Partial

Reservation rules for individuals, teams, and departments

Configurable rules, groupings, and parameters for each desk.

Check peers presence

Overview of who will be in the office during the work-week.

Easy map booking

Desk booking is available via the customizable in-app floor plan.

In-app analytics

Usage and booking analytics for the solution’s app.

Digital wayfinding

In-app wayfinding that shows rooms, desks, and additional information.

Active Directory

Single sign-on and multi-factor authentication for secure, simplified access to applications and systems.

Azure AD, Okta, OneLogin

Pricing per month starts at

$2.49 / user

$3.75 / user

Visitor management

Capacity for visitor check-in and check-out.

Arrival notifications

Automatically sends notifications to specific individuals when guests arrive.

Guest pre-registration

Guests can pre-register online before even arriving at the office.

Real-time visitor log

Can collect analytics that supports contact tracing within the office.

Touchless QR code check-in

A contactless visitor check-in experience via a QR code.

Pre-check-in questionnaires

Optional questionnaires and health screening for visitors.

Bulk visitor registration

Invite multiple visitors at once by importing a CSV list.

Recurring visits

Create a recurring invite for everyone that visits you regularly.

Customizable visitor badges

Customize the badge design and choose specific fields to include in the printed version.

Check-out visitors

Several visitor check-out options.

Calendar integration

Invite visitors seamlessly through the calendar you use daily (Google, Office365, Exchange…)

Assign a desk to a visitor

Allocate specific workspaces to visitors.

In-App Analytics with visitor data export

Gain valuable insights and export visitor data for analysis and reporting.

N/A

Customizable branding

Display your custom message or your company’s logo.

NDAs & Document Signing

Set up different documents that a visitor needs to read and sign before entering the site.

Multi-location management

Manage visitor management across multiple locations with pay-per-location options.

Single Sign-On (SSO) and employee directories

Seamlessly integrate with existing systems for easy access and user management.

Pricing per month starts at

1 month Free Trial

$109 / location

$3.75 / user

3rd party integrations

Support for third-party integrations to further customize the booking experience.

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Single sign-on

Single-sign-on authentication to enhance security.

API

Developers can develop third-party apps to extend the solution’s capabilities.

Mobile app

A native mobile app that supports office scheduling and wayfinding.

Joan: Easy to adopt, use and integrate

When we look at their core capabilities, Joan and Condeco look quite similar. Both solutions streamline meeting room scheduling, desk booking, and visitor management. Both offer their own devices. However, Joan does more to make your life easier and drive the adoption of its platform. Here’s why.

Integrations with popular tools

Connectivity is a crucial aspect of workspace management solutions, and Joan excels in this area. It allows you to connect the platform to a wide range of software you’re already using. Surprisingly, Condeco lacks integrations with some very popular tools like Google Workspace, Google Calendar, Slack, Cisco, and Zapier. That limits its connectivity options and potential for seamless collaboration.

Localization and compatibility

Joan’s platform is tablet-agnostic and its user interface is localized into 23 languages. That makes it easy to adopt no matter where you are and what hardware you’re using – even if it’s not Joan’s displays. On the other hand, Condeco’s platform is available in only 7 languages and is not compatible with all tablets. That makes adoption much more complicated and costly for many organizations.

Hassle-free setup

Joan and Condeco both offer their own displays, but the hardware they use is quite different. Joan’s award-winning e-paper displays can be mounted on any even surface without drilling, wiring, or extra installation cost. One battery charge lasts for 12 months. Condeco’s more conventional tablets require wiring, a constant power source to work, and emit blue light into space, which is not the case with e-paper displays.

We wanted to make a platform where everybody could come in and see if there’s a room open that they can schedule and work out of

Adam Fisk, Director of IT services at Tech Superpowers
I can just press ‘Occupied’ and Google Calendar gets synced and everybody’s happy because then you know, okay, this space is occupied.

Tom Peeters, the Director of IT at Zavo
Deploying Joan Desk Booking App allowed us to optimize our office space and gather statistics. We love how easy it is to add floors and buildings.

Karim Jouini, CEO at Expensya
Without Joan, we would need to employ someone to manage meeting rooms and help with wayfinding.

Femke Veen, community manager at The Hague Tech
Joan Desk Booking solution doesn’t even have a learning curve.

Matteo Maria Ambrogi, Chief Innovation officer at Arkage

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best alternative to the Condeco workplace platform?

Joan is an excellent alternative to Condeco.

Joan offers all the core functionalities that Condeco has – meeting room booking, desk booking, and visitor management.

Joan also offers its own devices, yet its platform remains tablet-agnostic which isn’t the case with Condeco. Joan’s e-paper displays are sleeker and more elegant and might be a better fit for many workplaces.

It’s also easier to adopt Joan across the organization as it’s localized in more languages and has integrations with more popular tools employees are already using.

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