Matrix Booking vs Kadence

Matrix Booking8.3Visit Kadence8.2Visit

Higher score Matrix Booking #6 in Flexible Workspace Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Matrix Booking

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Kadence #7 in Flexible Workspace Management Software 8.2/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Kadence

• Matrix Booking fits best

  Microsoft-centric enterprises needing strong controls

• Kadence fits best

  Teams seeking a free, integrated workplace platform

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Side by side

Feature	Matrix Booking 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Kadence 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Flexible Workspace Management Software	#7 in Flexible Workspace Management Software
Best for	Microsoft-centric enterprises needing strong controls	Teams seeking a free, integrated workplace platform
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 14-day trial	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	9 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Matrix Booking 0/5 · Kadence 0/5
Desk booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Room booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Visitor management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Floor-plan tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Occupancy analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Booking horizon	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Desk, room, and resource booking across web, mobile, and Microsoft tools Floor plans, QR/NFC check-in, analytics, and sensor connections Entra ID SSO, SCIM provisioning, permissions, and an open API	Combines desk and room booking with interactive floor plans and check-in. Connects with collaboration, calendar, HRIS, and identity tools. Adds occupancy analytics, visitor workflows, and space-planning options.
Cons	Pricing is quote-based and calculated by managed resources No free plan is offered The advertised trial lasts 14 days	WorkOps and SpaceOps pricing is quote-based rather than published. Paid plans require a minimum one-year contract billed annually. The free offer is not described with a detailed feature configuration.
Our verdict	Matrix Booking is a cloud workplace-management platform for organisations coordinating hybrid offices, shared desks, meeting rooms, and other workplace resources. Employees can reserve desks through web and mobile apps, browse interactive… Read the review →	Kadence is workplace operations software for organizations coordinating hybrid and flexible offices. Employees can reserve desks and meeting rooms, check availability on interactive floor plans, coordinate office attendance, and check into… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Matrix Booking — where it wins

  • Desk, room, and resource booking across web, mobile, and Microsoft tools
  • Floor plans, QR/NFC check-in, analytics, and sensor connections
  • Entra ID SSO, SCIM provisioning, permissions, and an open API

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based and calculated by managed resources
  • No free plan is offered
  • The advertised trial lasts 14 days

• Kadence — where it wins

  • Combines desk and room booking with interactive floor plans and check-in.
  • Connects with collaboration, calendar, HRIS, and identity tools.
  • Adds occupancy analytics, visitor workflows, and space-planning options.

  Where it doesn't

  • WorkOps and SpaceOps pricing is quote-based rather than published.
  • Paid plans require a minimum one-year contract billed annually.
  • The free offer is not described with a detailed feature configuration.

• Matrix Booking8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A Microsoft-focused workspace system with detailed controls, booking, and occupancy tools.

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• Kadence8.2/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A broad workplace platform for coordinating desks, rooms, visitors, and space planning.

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