Updated February 2023.
“We just opened a coworking space and don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend on coworking space software. What should we do?”
A variety of coworking company options make it simple to manage your shared space. In addition to Proximity, you may be familiar with OfficeRnD and Nexudus (Click here to see how CoWello compares).
CoWello and Proximity both have their pros and cons, but which is the right solution for your coworking space? Let’s find out.
Our Take on Proximity
Proximity offers solutions for coworking spaces, commercial real estate, hybrid offices, and workspace insurance. Their coworking space solution starts at $139/mo for up to 40 members, but the price goes up to $529/mo if you want to add unlimited members. While this may seem like a large investment upfront, it could be worth it if your space is at a point where offering digital keys via mobile apps is a valuable amenity.
Proximity is a good option for coworking spaces with door access controls, complicated member billing systems and conference room booking systems that need to be integrated. However, if you’re just starting out, that is likely more than you feel comfortable spending on software. If that’s the case, CoWello might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Disclaimer: CoWello is our own service. We’ve done our best to present the information fairly because we want you to make an educated decision. That said, we are proud of our space management solution.
How CoWello Stacks Up
CoWello is a new solution born in Birmingham, AL designed to provide coworking spaces with intelligent scheduling, payments, location and room management, and member management all in one place.
The best part is it’s just $99/month (and no increase as you scale).
Simplicity and ease of use are what CoWello strives for. We believe software applications should be simple to use without sacrificing the impact they can have on your business. Members will have no problem booking any space at your location, invoices are generated and payments are automatically collected.
Automated and real-time availability at all times. This helps you ensure that no double bookings take place and makes booking as easy as possible for current and future members.
Provides a free one-on-one onboarding call with our founder to assist in the migration of your data and ensure accuracy. CoWello also customizes your setup to meet the specific needs of your business.
An effortless booking experience for both members and non-members of your space. In the members portal, your customers can see real-time availability and images of all the spaces that you offer. Upon booking, the tool processes the payment and sends customized invoices. Your space owner account allows you to control all of these features. It should be an easy experience for both you and your customers.
Take advantage of a free 30-day trial. You can test the solution without having to commit to anything. You can cancel anytime and no credit card is required.
CoWello is the solution that does everything you need to run your space efficiently.
No credit card is required and you can cancel at any time.
Proximity vs CoWello at a Glance
| Feature | CoWello | Proximity Coworking |
| Pricing starts at | $19/mo | $139/mo |
| Number of Members | Up to 50 | Up to 40 |
| Daily space rates | Yes | No |
| Customizable dashboard | Yes | No |
| Personalized onboarding | Yes | Only a demo |
In Conclusion
Proximity is one of many robust coworking space management tools on the market, but CoWello is the best choice for simplicity and affordability. If you’re new to the coworking space business and need an easy-to-use tool that won’t break the bank, CoWello is for you.
Ready to turn your coworking space into a revenue-generating machine? Contact us to learn more!
