Alternative comparison
Co-Desk vs Optix: which is right for your space?
Optix is coworking and flex space software with plans from $229 a month (Essentials, 50 active users) to $579 a month (Grow, 250 active users), and native iOS and Android apps on every plan. Co-Desk has no monthly fee and charges 2.5% per Stripe transaction, with every feature and coliving included. Here is the side-by-side, using Optix's public pricing from November 2026.
Co-Desk
Pay as you go
No monthly fee · 2.5% per Stripe transaction · all features included
- No monthly fee
- No active-user limits and no per-user fees
- Every feature on one plan, including API, webhooks and visitor management
- Native coliving support
- Branded member app included, with your name and icon
Optix
Optix
$229/mo Essentials (50 active users) · $349/mo Pro (100) · $579/mo Grow (250) · Scale by quote · 14% off with annual billing · white-label app +$99/mo · Automations+ +$99/mo per location
- Native iOS and Android member apps on every plan
- Built-in automations, from 100 actions on Essentials to 1,000 on Scale
- Built for many space types, from coworking to shared kitchens and medical offices
- Transparent published pricing
Pricing verified from Optix's public pricing page.
Side-by-side comparison
Based on public pricing and product documentation from Optix (November 2026) and Co-Desk's feature set.
| Dimension | Co-Desk | Optix |
|---|---|---|
Monthly fee Monthly billing; $197, $299 and $498 a month if billed annually (save 14%). Scale is by quote. | None | $229/mo Essentials (50 active users) · $349/mo Pro (100) · $579/mo Grow (250) |
Transaction fee | 2.5% via Stripe | None directly; other payment gateways +$49/mo |
Annual commitment required for best price | No | yes (save 14% with annual billing) |
Member limits Each Optix plan also has a cap: 100, 250 or 1,000 users. | Unlimited members | 50 to 250 active users included, then $1.50 to $2/mo per extra user |
Extra locations Optix plans support 2 to 5 locations, multi-location management starts on Pro, and more locations need Scale. | Unlimited, included | $79 to $129/mo per extra location |
Coliving / rent collection Optix covers coworking and other flex spaces, not coliving | Yes | No |
Mobile app for members Members install Co-Desk Pocket from the browser on iPhone and Android, with your name and icon. No app store listing, developer account or review needed, and updates arrive automatically. | Included: Co-Desk Pocket, your branded app (PWA) | Native iOS and Android apps on all plans · white-label app +$99/mo (included on Scale) |
White-label web branding | included | Full brand removal on Scale only ($1,199) |
Languages for staff and members You pick the languages your space offers. Members switch language from the menu in their portal. | English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, French and Bulgarian | App in English, with French and Spanish in beta · web dashboard in English only |
API access + Webhooks | included | Pro plan and up |
Visitor management | included | Pro plan and up |
Cross-space member login | yes (one account works across every Co-Desk-powered space the member joins) | no (separate account per operator) |
Setup time | ~30 minutes (self-serve) | Demo first; group onboarding included, white-glove onboarding on Grow and up |
Contract / lock-in | none | Monthly or annual; annual saves 14% |
Choose Co-Desk if…
You run coworking, coliving, or both. You want to start without a monthly bill and pay only when members pay. You want unlimited members and locations without counting active users.
Choose Optix if…
You run coworking or another flex space, such as a shared kitchen or medical offices. You want native apps in the App Store and Google Play, you rely on detailed automations, and a monthly plan sized by active users suits you.
Common questions
How does Co-Desk's pricing compare to Optix?
Optix starts at $229 a month (Essentials, 1 location, 50 active users), then $349 (Pro, 100 users) and $579 (Grow, 250 users) on monthly billing, or $197, $299 and $498 a month billed annually. Extra users cost $1.50 to $2 a month each, and extra locations $79 to $129 a month. Co-Desk has no monthly fee and charges 2.5% per Stripe transaction, with unlimited members and locations.
Does Optix support coliving?
No. Optix is built for coworking and other flex spaces, such as shared kitchens, medical offices and golf simulators. It does not have coliving features like room stays, rent collection or housekeeping. Co-Desk runs coworking and coliving in the same platform.
Does Optix limit the number of members?
Each Optix plan includes a set number of active users: 50 on Essentials, 100 on Pro and 250 on Grow, with a cap of 100, 250 and 1,000 users. Extra users cost $1.50 to $2 a month each. Co-Desk has no member limits.
Do members get a mobile app with Co-Desk?
Yes. Members install Co-Desk Pocket on iPhone and Android from the browser, with your name and icon, at no extra cost. Optix offers native store apps, and its white-label app costs $99 a month unless you are on Scale.
Can I migrate from Optix to Co-Desk?
Yes. We can import members, plans, and Stripe-connected billing. Contact sales with a Optix data export and we'll walk you through the migration.
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