How Spacepad compares
See how Spacepad stacks up against popular alternatives on price, flexibility, integrations, and ease of setup.
| Feature | Spacepad | Joan | Robin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with any tablet Joan requires their proprietary e-ink devices | |||
| Free plan available | |||
| Starting price | Free / $6 per display/month | ~$15–20 per device/month | Custom pricing |
| Self-hosted option Spacepad is open source and can be self-hosted | |||
| EU hosted & GDPR compliant Spacepad is proudly hosted in the EU | |||
| Microsoft 365 | |||
| Google Workspace | |||
| CalDAV / Nextcloud Essential for organizations using self-hosted calendars | |||
| Booking on display | |||
| Check-in & auto-release | |||
| Extend meeting from display | |||
| Multi-room overview boards | |||
| Custom branding (logo, fonts) | |||
| Setup time | ~5 minutes | 30–60 minutes | Hours + IT involvement |
| Annual contract required |
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Use hardware you own
Spacepad works on any iOS or Android tablet. No proprietary hardware required. Use existing devices or pick up a $150 tablet.
EU hosted & GDPR ready
All data is hosted in the EU. Spacepad is fully GDPR compliant and can also be self-hosted on your own infrastructure.
Set up in 5 minutes
Sign up, connect your calendar, enter a code on your tablet. No IT project required. One person can set up all rooms in an afternoon.
Try Spacepad for free
Start with 1 display free forever, or try Pro free for 14 days. No credit card required.