Alternative comparison
Co-Desk vs Archie: which is right for your space?
Archie offers Coworking Software starting at $192/month (monthly) with native web + mobile apps on all tiers. Co-Desk offers coworking + coliving with no monthly fee, 2.5% per transaction, and every web-based feature included. Here's the side-by-side using Archie's public May 2026 pricing.
Co-Desk
Pay as you go
No monthly fee · 2.5% per Stripe transaction · all features included
- No monthly fee
- All features bundled (including visitor management, API, webhooks)
- Native coliving support
- Unlimited locations included
- AI analytics included
Archie
Archie
$192-$299/mo Coworking Software (monthly) · $165-$257 annual · visitor mgmt included in Pro · API/webhooks on Enterprise only
- Polished modern UI with native web + mobile apps on all tiers
- Strong desk-booking and visitor management products
- SSO / SCIM on Pro tier
- Transparent published pricing
Pricing verified from Archie's public pricing page.
Side-by-side comparison
Based on public pricing and product documentation from Archie (May 2026) and Co-Desk's feature set.
| Dimension | Co-Desk | Archie |
|---|---|---|
Monthly fee Monthly billing; $165/$257 if billed annually (save 14%) | None | $192/mo Starter (1 loc, 100 users) · $299/mo Pro (2 locs, 200 users) |
Transaction fee | 2.5% via Stripe | None directly |
Annual commitment required for best price | No | yes (save 14% with annual billing) |
Visitor management | included | Included in Pro tier; separate Visitor Management product also available |
Coliving / rent collection | Yes | No |
Native mobile app Co-Desk currently offers a mobile-responsive web member portal; native app coming Summer 2026 | Scheduled for Summer 2026 | yes (web + mobile app on all tiers) · white-label on Enterprise |
White-label web branding | included | Brand customization on Pro; white-label mobile app on Enterprise |
API access + Webhooks | included | Enterprise tier only |
Cross-space member login | yes (one account works across every Co-Desk-powered space the member joins) | no (separate account per operator) |
Room displays / kiosk | included | included |
AI analytics | included | No |
Setup time | ~30 minutes (self-serve) | self-serve; quick onboarding |
Contract / lock-in | none | Annual preferred for best pricing |
Choose Co-Desk if…
You want one platform for coworking, coliving, or both. You want every feature (including visitor management) on the base plan. You prefer pricing tied to your actual revenue instead of tier headcount caps.
Choose Archie if…
You run coworking only, love a polished desk-booking UX, need advanced visitor-management as a standalone product, and don't need coliving support.
Common questions
How does Co-Desk's pricing compare to Archie?
Archie's Coworking Software starts at $192/month (Starter, 1 location, 100 active users) and $299/month (Pro, 2 locations, 200 users) on monthly billing, or $165/$257 if billed annually. Visitor management is included in the Pro tier. Co-Desk has no monthly fee + 2.5% per Stripe transaction. At the same scale, most operators come out ahead, especially with all features bundled.
Does Archie support coliving?
No. Archie is a coworking, desk-booking, and visitor-management platform. It doesn't have native lease management, rent collection, or resident workflows. Co-Desk supports both coworking and coliving in the same platform.
Does Archie have a per-desk pricing model?
Archie offers a separate Desk Booking product at $2.80/desk/month (min $159/month). This is a different product from their Coworking Software (Starter $192/mo, Pro $299/mo). Co-Desk doesn't charge per desk; locations and desks are unlimited on the base plan.
Can I migrate from Archie to Co-Desk?
Yes. We can import members, plans, and Stripe-connected billing. Contact sales with a Archie data export and we'll walk you through the migration.
Which is better for a modern coworking brand?
Archie has a strong modern UI and polished apps. If you're coworking-only and value that polish, they're a reasonable choice. Co-Desk is better if you need coliving, want all features (including visitor management) bundled, and prefer pricing that scales with actual revenue instead of tier headcounts.
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