Lightweight Deskbird alternative at a fraction of the cost
All the essential booking features – meeting rooms, desks, and parking – in one place. With spot-based pricing, you pay for the spaces you book, not for every user.
- Up to 100 users included
- No hidden minimums
Used by 2,000+ spaces and offices
in 40+ countries
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4.7/5 on Capterra
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4.4/5 on G2
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4.7/5 on GetApp
Whatspot vs Deskbird
deskbird charges for every active user, whether they book a desk once a month or every day. Whatspot’s spot-based pricing is transparent and fair: you pay only for the desks, rooms and parking your team books, with up to 100 users included.
| Feature / Plan | Whatspot Ultimate | Deskbird Business |
|---|---|---|
| User limit | Up to 100 users | Unlimited users |
| Pricing model |
Based on spots (bookable spots) |
Based on users (per active user) |
| Desk, room and parking booking | From €2.60 / spot |
€2.75 / active user (billed yearly) |
| Free Trial | 14-day | |
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Pricing example
50 users, 30 desks, 5 rooms |
€101 / month
(35 spots, billed yearly) |
€137.50 / month (50 × €2.75) |
| Interactive maps / floorplans | Add-on with 1 map included | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking rules & quotas | ||
| Check-in | ||
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Integrations
(Calendar & Teams) |
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| Languages |
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Whatspot keeps things simple compared to Deskbird
Simple booking. Clear rules.
Keep every space easy to book, with the right rules built in.
Keep busy spaces available for the people who need them with booking windows, limits and quotas.
Give teams access to the right spaces and add approval only where it makes sense.
Check-ins and automatic releases stop unused bookings from blocking the schedule.
See demand, booking patterns and exceptions without chasing spreadsheets.
Set up in minutes. Easy to adopt from day one.
Whatspot works with the tools your employees already use, without a lengthy rollout.
Connect users and calendars.
Bring in your existing sign-in, users and room calendars without rebuilding the way your company works.
Book from anywhere.
Let employees find and book the right space from their phone, wherever they happen to be.
Book or check in on site.
Scan the code on a desk, room or asset and act from the spot.
Ready for international teams.
Give every office the same familiar booking flow in its own language.
Whatspot speaks 15+ languages
Calculate what Whatspot would cost for your spaces
Set the number of bookable spots and see the monthly price straight away.
Included
- Up to 100 users
- Interactive maps
- Access rules and approvals
- Booking workflows and check-ins
- Workspace usage analytics
Chosen by 2,000+ small spaces and offices like yours
Clear, Simple, and Easy to Use! Whatspot is a brilliant tool for managing spaces. The system is intuitive, easy to set up, and perfect for teams that prefer a hassle-free experience. The demo was clear, and the support team was incredibly responsive. Highly recommend!
Seamless Booking, Excellent Support We're happy to have moved to Whatspot, it makes it easier for our coworkers to book desks and meeting rooms and see availability. It works like a charm. It's really easy to use. Communication and support of the Whatspot team is great. The option to get QR-codes for the spots is also a really nice feature.
Amazing Platform and Support Whatspot stands out not only for its simplicity and flexibility but also for its outstanding support. The team is professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to their product. Highly recommended for hassle-free workspace management!
Effortless Workspace Management Whatspot makes managing meeting rooms and workspaces incredibly simple. It's intuitive, efficient, and saves us time. Plus, their support is always quick to help when needed. Highly recommended!
Efficient, Smart, and Multilingual A really effective tool that helps companies increase the efficient use of their shared resources. Very easy to use tool with some excellent features, like allowing non-registered users to have access, plus many different language versions. There are regular improvements too, often based on customer feedback.
Simple and Effective Meeting Room Management We are very pleased with Whatspot for managing meeting room reservations and other spaces in our organization. It has significantly streamlined and improved the process. The application is highly intuitive, easy to manage, and simple to operate.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Whatspot an alternative to deskbird?
Both cover desk, room and parking booking. The main difference is pricing: deskbird charges per active user, while Whatspot charges per bookable spot, so you pay for the spots you share, not for every employee.
How much does Whatspot cost compared with deskbird?
In the example on this page – 50 users, 30 desks and 5 rooms – Whatspot's Ultimate plan costs less than deskbird's Business plan. Use the calculator below to see the price for your own number of spots.
Is there a user limit in Whatspot?
The Ultimate plan includes up to 100 users. deskbird's Business plan has no user limit; for more than 100 users, Whatspot offers a tailored Enterprise plan.
Does Whatspot support check-in and booking rules?
Yes. The Ultimate plan includes booking check-in, up to 5 active booking rules and 1 interactive map, so desks don't stay blocked by people who don't show up.
Can I try Whatspot for free?
Yes. You can try all features free for 14 days without a credit card, and keep using the Free plan for up to 2 spots and 10 users.
Solutions for your use case
Workspace booking
One system for desks, meeting rooms, parking and shared assets.
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Desk booking
Hot desking with interactive floor plans and check-in.
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Meeting Room Booking
Room bookings synced with Microsoft 365 and Google calendars.
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Parking booking
Fair sharing of parking spaces with booking rules.
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Tame the chaos of corporate bookings
Whatspot speaks 15+ languages
