Robin vs Tactic

Robin9.1Visit Tactic8.7Visit

Higher score Robin #2 in Desk Booking Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Robin

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Tactic #5 in Desk Booking Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Tactic

• Robin fits best

  Enterprise workplaces needing flexible check-in

• Tactic fits best

  Teams wanting rules and AI recommendations

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Side by side

Feature	Robin 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Tactic 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Desk Booking Software	#5 in Desk Booking Software
Best for	Enterprise workplaces needing flexible check-in	Teams wanting rules and AI recommendations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	17 integrations	25+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Robin 4/4 · Tactic 4/4
Meeting room booking	✓	✓
Desk check-in	✓	✓
Floor plan view	✓	✓
Single sign-on	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Booking horizon	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports desk, room, visitor, map, analytics, and room-display workflows Offers check-in through app, web, QR/NFC, Wi-Fi, badges, Slack, Teams, and email Connects with Google, Microsoft, Slack, Zoom, identity, and SCIM tools	Supports hot desking, hoteling, assigned seating, and floor-plan booking Adds booking rules, approvals, check-in, auto-release, and capacity controls Covers web, mobile, Slack, Teams, calendars, APIs, and visitor management
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales and subscriptions are billed annually Its broad workplace scope may exceed desk-only booking needs It is proprietary rather than open source	Pricing requires contacting sales and depends on configured products and resources No free plan is available The broad feature set may exceed the needs of desk-only teams
Our verdict	Robin is cloud workplace-management software for organizations operating hybrid offices. Employees can reserve desks and meeting rooms through web, iOS, and Android interfaces, view availability on interactive office maps, and check in… Read the review →	Tactic is workplace management software for hybrid organizations that need more than basic desk reservations. Employees can book desks and meeting rooms, choose spaces through interactive maps, coordinate office days, check in to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Robin — where it wins

  • Supports desk, room, visitor, map, analytics, and room-display workflows
  • Offers check-in through app, web, QR/NFC, Wi-Fi, badges, Slack, Teams, and email
  • Connects with Google, Microsoft, Slack, Zoom, identity, and SCIM tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales and subscriptions are billed annually
  • Its broad workplace scope may exceed desk-only booking needs
  • It is proprietary rather than open source

• Tactic — where it wins

  • Supports hot desking, hoteling, assigned seating, and floor-plan booking
  • Adds booking rules, approvals, check-in, auto-release, and capacity controls
  • Covers web, mobile, Slack, Teams, calendars, APIs, and visitor management

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales and depends on configured products and resources
  • No free plan is available
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of desk-only teams

• Robin9.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad workplace platform for flexible desk booking, check-in, rooms, visitors, and analytics.

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• Tactic8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A broad workplace booking suite with rules, maps, integrations, and AI recommendations.

  Visit TacticFull verdict →