Cobot vs Proximity

Cobot8.8Visit Proximity7.6Visit

Higher score Cobot #2 in Coworking Space Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cobot

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Proximity #10 in Coworking Space Management Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Proximity

• Cobot fits best

  Mature coworking operators needing broad coverage

• Proximity fits best

  Small spaces prioritizing access and mobile apps

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Side by side

Feature	Cobot 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Proximity 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Coworking Space Management Software	#10 in Coworking Space Management Software
Best for	Mature coworking operators needing broad coverage	Small spaces prioritizing access and mobile apps
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	100+ integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cobot 5/5 · Proximity 5/5
Booking management	✓	✓
Access control	✓	✓
Automated billing	✓	✓
Community directory	✓	✓
Event management	✓	✓
Specs
Member capacity	Not checked yet	Under_100
Location capacity	Not checked yet	1
Our review
Pros	Combines booking, billing, member management, events, and analytics Supports access-control integrations and multi-location operations Includes white-label portals, mobile apps, and an open API	Combines reservations, billing, access control, visitors, events, and reporting. Offers branded member portals and apps for web, iOS, and Android. Connects with Stripe, accounting, calendars, marketing, access, and automation tools.
Cons	Pricing is custom and depends on paying members No free plan is available External Bookings requires a separate add-on	No free plan; the product is offered through paid plans. Pricing varies by active-member band, location, and region availability. Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very simple coworking spaces.
Our verdict	Cobot is a web-based coworking space management platform for operators of coworking spaces and flexible offices. It brings together room, desk, equipment, and meeting-space bookings with member and visitor management, automated billing,… Read the review →	Proximity is a cloud platform for coworking operators and flexible workspace teams. It brings member and membership management together with conference room, phone booth, and resource reservations; automated billing and payments through… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cobot — where it wins

  • Combines booking, billing, member management, events, and analytics
  • Supports access-control integrations and multi-location operations
  • Includes white-label portals, mobile apps, and an open API

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is custom and depends on paying members
  • No free plan is available
  • External Bookings requires a separate add-on

• Proximity — where it wins

  • Combines reservations, billing, access control, visitors, events, and reporting.
  • Offers branded member portals and apps for web, iOS, and Android.
  • Connects with Stripe, accounting, calendars, marketing, access, and automation tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the product is offered through paid plans.
  • Pricing varies by active-member band, location, and region availability.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very simple coworking spaces.

• Cobot8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  Broad coworking coverage for operators managing members, spaces, payments, and locations.

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• Proximity7.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad coworking platform for small spaces that need access control and mobile apps.

  Visit ProximityFull verdict →