Head-to-head · Desk Booking Software
Skedda vs desk.ly
Skedda leads on 0 checks, desk.ly on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSkedda · 8.9/10
- Free planonly desk.ly
Skedda scores higher on our rubric for desk booking software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.
desk.ly offers free plan; Skedda doesn't.
Skedda is the better fit for buyers wanting transparent, mature pricing. desk.ly is the better fit for budget-conscious hybrid-office teams.
- Skedda fits best
Buyers wanting transparent, mature pricing
- desk.ly fits best
Budget-conscious hybrid-office teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Skedda 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | desk.ly 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Desk Booking Software | #9 in Desk Booking Software |
| Best for | Buyers wanting transparent, mature pricing | Budget-conscious hybrid-office teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $99/site/mo | €1.65/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Skedda 4/4 · desk.ly 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 |
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| Our verdict | Skedda is a hosted space-booking platform for workplaces and organizations managing bookable physical spaces. It covers desk reservations, meeting-room scheduling, interactive floor plans, check-in workflows, calendar synchronization,… Read the review → |
desk.ly is workplace management software for companies operating hybrid offices. Employees can reserve desks, meeting rooms and parking spaces through a central booking view, web browser, Microsoft Teams and mobile apps for iOS and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Skedda — where it wins
- Interactive floor plans support desk and meeting-room reservations
- Check-in options include web, mobile, email, QR code, and Wi-Fi presence
- Rules, approvals, analytics, SSO, SCIM, and calendar sync support administration
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- Published pricing is billed annually
- US & Canada pricing starts higher than EMEA & APAC pricing
desk.ly — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 15 users without a time limit
- Desk, room, parking and guest booking with floor plans
- SSO, SCIM, HRIS integrations and RESTful API support
Where it doesn't
- Advanced booking features are split across higher-tier plans
- Free access is limited to 15 users
- Enterprise Plus does not show a published numeric price
- Skedda8.9/10 · Paid
A mature desk and room booking platform with clear annual plans and broad workplace controls.
Visit SkeddaFull verdict → - desk.ly8.3/10 · Free plan
A broad desk-booking toolkit with free access and paid plans from €1.65 per user monthly.
Visit desk.lyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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