Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation vs Skedda

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Operation is paid building management software for large buildings. It monitors, manages and controls building systems through an integrated platform and mobile-enabled control center. It can automate HVAC, lighting and blinds based on occupancy, while predictive maintenance prioritizes activities using cost, energy savings and asset life measures. WebStation, built into every EcoStruxure BMS server, provides browser access to dashboards, graphics, alarms, schedules, trend logs and user accounts. It works with common browsers on Windows and Mac computers and Android and iOS devices. The platform supports major building automation and security protocols and data exchange with third-party energy, lighting, HVAC, fire, security and workplace systems. Enterprise Central can supervise multiple servers and manage buildings, campuses and multi-site portfolios from one location. Documented security controls include encrypted communication, certificates, access logging, change control and multi-factor authentication. WorkStation supports Windows 10 and 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025. Prospective customers can request a quote; no monetary price is listed.

Skedda is space-booking and scheduling software for desks, meeting and conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and facilities. People can view availability and book from an interactive map shaped to a location’s floor plan. Administrators can set rules for eligibility, booking windows and timing, quotas, buffers, cancellations, check-ins, and approval requests. Two-way calendar sync is available with Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Google. Listed integrations include Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace, Okta, Zapier, Stripe, and webhooks. Skedda offers iOS and Android apps, along with white-labeled progressive web apps installable on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. It supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on and says it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, with data encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or later. Paid plans start at $99 a month, billed annually, for Starter in EMEA and APAC. There is no free plan, but a free trial is available.