Comparison
Deska vs. Envoy
Envoy is a workplace OS that covers visitor management, room booking, and desk booking in one platform. Deska is purpose-built for desk booking and does it with more depth — interactive maps, recurring schedules, and a Telegram bot.
The core difference: breadth vs. depth
Envoy positions itself as a workplace platform — it handles visitor check-in, room reservations, deliveries, and desk booking all from one system. If you need all of those capabilities, Envoy solves them together.
Deska takes the opposite approach: it focuses exclusively on desk booking and goes deep in that one area. The built-in floor plan editor, recurring schedule engine, Telegram bot, and occupancy analytics are all purpose-built for desk management — not tacked on to a larger platform.
For teams whose primary need is desk booking — not visitor management or room reservations — Deska delivers more focused functionality at a significantly lower price.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Deska | Envoy |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Desk booking with interactive maps | Visitor management + workplace OS |
| Desk booking | Core feature, included on all plans | Available as part of broader platform |
| Interactive floor maps | Built-in SVG editor, all plans | Available |
| Visitor management | Not included | Core feature |
| Room booking | Not included | Included |
| Telegram bot | Included on all plans | Not available |
| Pricing | Per-desk, published pricing from $99/month | Per-location, contact for pricing |
| Setup time | Under 30 minutes, self-serve | Onboarding support, longer setup |
| Best fit | Teams focused specifically on desk booking | Offices that also need visitor management and room booking |
Comparison based on publicly available information. Envoy features may vary by plan.
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