Compare Joan and Robin 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Joan
Star Rating
(257)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(211)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about RobinSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Robin excels in desk booking, with users appreciating its straightforward interface that allows them to easily see desk availability and reserve spots ahead of time. This feature has become a vital part of their daily routine, helping to avoid confusion on busy days.
- Users say that Joan stands out for its mobile app convenience, allowing quick reservations with just one click. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for those who may forget to reserve a space, making it a reliable choice for spontaneous bookings.
- Reviewers mention that both products offer solid integration with calendars, but Joan's syncing capabilities are highlighted as particularly beneficial. Users appreciate how Joan picks up new meetings instantly, ensuring they can see room availability without interrupting ongoing meetings.
- According to verified reviews, Robin's user experience shines with features like auto-cancel for "ghost" meetings and customizable settings for recurring bookings. Users find these features enhance their overall booking experience, making it easier to manage their schedules.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have similar star ratings, Joan's overall G2 Score reflects a stronger market presence and user satisfaction. This is supported by a higher volume of recent reviews, indicating that more users are currently engaging with and benefiting from Joan's features.
- Users highlight that Robin's quality of support is commendable, with many finding it responsive and helpful. However, Joan's support is rated even higher, suggesting that users may have a slightly better experience when seeking assistance with their software needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Joan
Free Trial
Free Trial
Try Joan with full access to all features and see if it fits your team’s workflow. No commitment required.
- 30-Day Free Trial
- Full access to all features
- No credit card required
Robin
Robin's One Workplace Platform
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Plan, manage and use the office – with the power of Robin.
We’d love to recommend a platform setup that’s right for your organization. Pricing is customized to fit the needs of your business. Contact our team to learn more.
- Resource Booking (Desks, Rooms, Etc.)
- Visitor Management (Pre-registration, Check-in, Visit Log, Notifications)
- Meeting Services (Catering, AV Support, Room Setup, Etc.)
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Joan
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Robin
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
242
8.9
165
Ease of Use
9.2
248
9.1
168
Ease of Setup
8.7
148
8.6
97
Ease of Admin
9.1
100
8.8
97
Quality of Support
9.1
173
8.7
131
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
96
9.0
94
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
245
8.2
161
Features by Category
Customization
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics - Digital Wayfinding
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Wayfinding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Booking
9.1
138
8.9
64
9.3
142
9.2
70
8.7
140
9.1
68
8.5
126
9.4
51
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Meeting Room Booking Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform tools
8.4
121
8.8
61
8.2
126
8.8
54
8.4
125
8.4
55
Administration
8.5
134
8.5
55
7.4
114
7.7
36
Feature Not Available
8.0
37
8.3
121
8.9
56
Platform Basics
9.2
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
9.2
18
8.1
7
9.0
19
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
19
6.7
5
Additional Functionality - Visitor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visitor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
8.3
15
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Signage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Facility Booking
9.1
38
9.3
37
9.0
40
9.0
32
8.7
37
8.8
24
8.4
39
8.7
20
8.7
39
8.7
36
Office Maps
8.1
36
9.0
34
7.6
35
9.0
29
7.2
34
8.9
23
Workplace Analytics
8.3
37
8.6
20
7.7
34
7.9
21
Feature Not Available
7.6
16
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Administrative Tools
8.4
37
7.8
15
8.0
35
8.2
18
7.7
33
8.4
21
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Space Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Seating Options
7.9
135
8.6
26
Feature Not Available
8.2
24
7.7
128
8.6
22
8.0
134
8.9
25
Tech Stack
8.1
136
8.9
27
7.2
50
8.3
24
7.6
51
8.7
27
8.3
130
9.2
26
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Notifications
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
8.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.3
5
Collaborative Features
Feature Not Available
8.7
5
Feature Not Available
7.7
5
Feature Not Available
7.3
5
Agentic AI - Hybrid Enablement
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Joan and Robin are categorized as Desk Booking, Space Management, Meeting Room Booking Systems, Visitor Management, and Hybrid Enablement
Unique Categories
Joan is categorized as Digital Signage and Managed Workplace Services (MWS)
Robin is categorized as Digital Wayfinding and Meeting Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Joan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Robin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.8%
Other
68.1%
Computer Software
16.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Financial Services
4.4%
Human Resources
2.9%
Other
59.2%
Discussions
When are providing better hardware?
1 Comment
AT
Hi there Lawrence,
Thanks for writing to us. Could you please further elaborate on why you are not satisfied with the current hardware?
We'd love to hear...Read more
How can I make a purchase?
1 Comment
Official Response from Joan
The Joan Store accepts payment via PayPal and most major credit cards such as Visa®, MasterCard®, and American Express®. All credit card information you...Read more
How does cloud hosting work? Can I cancel my subscription?
1 Comment
Official Response from Joan
We offer a cloud hosting option for the fastest and most hassle-free out-of-the-box experience for our customers that might not have dedicated in-house IT....Read more
Does this work for shared offices?
2 Comments
Official Response from Robin
Indeed! We have many coworking spaces as customers, including OneEleven out of Toronto who we recently made a testimonial video with. You can check that out...Read more
How much does robin cost?
1 Comment
FP
Pricing is $1000 per single floor plan per year. Super expensive, a bit cost prohibitive in my opinion. Read more
What hardware do I need?
1 Comment
Official Response from Robin
Robin is hardware agnostic. Our entire platform integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook.
For meeting room display tablets, most of our customers use...Read more
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