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Head-to-head · Room Systems

Dash vs Robin

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Dash #6 in Room Systems 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Dash
Robin #7 in Room Systems 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Robin

Dash leads on 2 checks, Robin on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDash · 7.1/10
  • Free planonly Dash
  • Most featuresDash · 2 of 2

Dash scores higher on our rubric for room systems: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Dash offers free plan; Robin doesn't. Dash offers room panel support; Robin doesn't publish it.

Dash is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting room displays and check-in. Robin is the better fit for hybrid offices managing rooms, desks and visitors.

  • Dash fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting room displays and check-in

  • Robin fits best

    Hybrid offices managing rooms, desks and visitors

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Side by side

Feature Dash 7.1/10 Visit ↗ Robin 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.9
Ranking #6 in Room Systems #7 in Room Systems
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting room displays and check-in Hybrid offices managing rooms, desks and visitors
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 6 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dash 2/2 · Robin 1/2
Room panel support ✓ (best) Not published
Check-in ✓ ✓
Specs
Booking methods Display/panel, Outlook, Google Calendar Not published
Calendar integrations Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Exchange, CalDAV, supported device calendars Not published
Managed room limit Not published Not published
Admin platforms Web, iOS, Android Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes read-only displays and Microsoft 365 and Google integrations
  • Business supports booking, check-in, auto-release, and meeting changes
  • Enterprise adds centralized management and room-usage analytics
  • Interactive maps support desk and meeting-room booking.
  • Check-in options include QR/NFC, Wi-Fi, badges, Slack and Teams.
  • Bookings cover parking and lockers alongside desks and rooms.
Cons
  • Dash Free is read-only; booking requires a paid plan
  • Business pricing is per device, which can add up across many displays
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Pricing is organization-specific and requires contacting sales.
  • The scope extends beyond room systems into broader workplace management.
  • Automatic desk booking is limited to a maximum 31-day period.
Our verdict

Dash puts room schedules and booking on existing tablets, phones, screens, or purpose-built room panels. It suits teams that want room status visible at the door and a way to book or manage meetings from a display, Outlook, or Google…

Read the review →

Robin is a cloud workplace-management platform for organizations coordinating hybrid office work. It combines meeting-room booking with desk reservations, interactive office maps, check-ins, visitor management and booking for resources…

Read the review →
  1. DashRoom Systems 7.1Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 30-day trial
  2. RobinRoom Systems 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dash — where it wins

    • Free plan includes read-only displays and Microsoft 365 and Google integrations
    • Business supports booking, check-in, auto-release, and meeting changes
    • Enterprise adds centralized management and room-usage analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Dash Free is read-only; booking requires a paid plan
    • Business pricing is per device, which can add up across many displays
    • Email is the listed support channel

  • Robin — where it wins

    • Interactive maps support desk and meeting-room booking.
    • Check-in options include QR/NFC, Wi-Fi, badges, Slack and Teams.
    • Bookings cover parking and lockers alongside desks and rooms.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is organization-specific and requires contacting sales.
    • The scope extends beyond room systems into broader workplace management.
    • Automatic desk booking is limited to a maximum 31-day period.
  • Dash7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 30-day trial

    A display-focused room system with a free read-only plan and paid booking tools.

    Visit DashFull verdict →
  • Robin6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid-workplace platform that pairs room booking with desk and resource management.

    Visit RobinFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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