Deska vs OfficeMaps

Deska is desk-booking software for hybrid offices. Employees reserve specific desks on an interactive office map and can set recurring weekly schedules. Administrators upload SVG floor plans and place desk markers with a drag-and-drop editor. Booking controls include windows, maximum consecutive days, release times, and per-office access rules. A Telegram bot lets employees check availability, book, or cancel without another Deska app or login. Admin dashboards show real-time and historical attendance, with CSV export for facilities planning, HR reporting, and lease decisions. Deska is available on the web and iOS; the iOS app can scan desk QR codes, processing camera images on the device without storing or uploading them. The product is aimed at hybrid or flexible-work organizations, typically with 20 to 500 employees, including technology companies, agencies, professional services firms, and coworking operators. The Simple plan is free forever at free for one office, two desks, and two users. Paid plans start at $99 a month, with larger limits and added controls. A free trial is advertised, but no duration is stated.

OfficeMaps combines a workplace directory with interactive floor plans so employees can locate people, desks, meeting rooms, and other resources. It shows real-time desk availability and supports temporary allocations, desk booking, meeting-room booking, and check-in. Profiles can contain configurable skills, roles, workdays, and duties, with searches by location, hierarchy, profile fields, or free text. A kiosk lets employees assign themselves to desks or rooms for a set period and permits guests without logins. Mobile apps support booking, check-in, and finding colleagues on maps. Listed integrations include Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange, Embrava Desk Sign, PointGrab, Google Auth, and Microsoft Auth; Okta is marked coming soon. Essentials costs $59 a month per 100 people, billed monthly, and includes cloud hosting, directory, and floor maps. Professional costs $96 a month per 100 people and adds activity-based working, kiosks, and reporting. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is available. API access requires a subscription above Essentials and is limited to 1,000 calls monthly and/or 10 requests per second.