CoWorkRM vs DeskOS for Indian coworking spaces
DeskOS is a capable India-built platform. CoWorkRM is built in Patna for Indian operators who run on WhatsApp and bill in INR with GST. Here is an honest comparison.
Pricing, side by side
| DeskOS | CoWorkRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹7,999/month (billed yearly) Basic: 1 location, up to 100 seats, billed yearly (monthly costs more). Leads CRM, visitor management and the payment gateway start on Business, priced on request; the member app on Business+. Setup ₹7,999 once; each new location ₹5,000 once. Source: https://deskos.net/pricing, as of October 2026. USD→INR at ₹84 (2026-10-01). | ₹2,999–₹12,999 per location per month + GST Billed in INR; 30 days free; 7-day refund. |
| Billing in INR with GST | ✓ | ✓ |
| GST e-invoice (IRN) | Enterprise only | ↗ Early access |
| Lead CRM | Business plan and up | ✓ on every plan |
| WhatsApp inbox (official API, two-way) | Invoices and reminders on WhatsApp (Business+) | ✓ shared inbox, templates, auto-replies |
| Phone calls and IVR | — | ✓ |
| Visitor management | Business plan and up | ✓ on every plan |
| Meeting rooms and day passes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member app | White-label on Business+ | ✓ included |
| Staff attendance and payroll | — | ✓ |
| Door access integration | Enterprise (ZKTeco, Spintly, Kisi) | ↗ Early access |
| Tally / accounting export | Enterprise | Excel export; Tally early access |
| Free trial | 30-min demo, no trial | 30 days free, no card |
Feature rows reflect each vendor's public feature page as of October 2026; "—" means not listed there.
Where DeskOS is stronger
- Built in New Delhi with offices in the US; serves operators in the Middle East and Europe too.
- Enterprise tier adds GST e-invoicing with IRN, Tally and QuickBooks integration, and turnstile and access-control hardware.
- Lease management, cafe management and client attendance on the higher plans suit large managed-office portfolios.
Where CoWorkRM is stronger
- Leads CRM, visitor management, member app and WhatsApp inbox are on every plan, not gated to Business and Business+.
- Phone calls, IVR and call logs on your own numbers, and staff attendance and payroll: neither is on DeskOS's feature list.
- ₹2,999 to ₹12,999 per location per month, monthly or yearly, with a 30-day free trial and no setup fee.
We import members, plans, invoices and leads from DeskOS exports during onboarding. Door-card and hardware set-ups are reviewed on the call. Nothing is locked in: your data exports any time.
FAQ
Is DeskOS cheaper than CoWorkRM?
DeskOS Basic is ₹7,999 a month billed yearly for one location and 100 seats, without leads CRM or visitor management. CoWorkRM Starter is ₹2,999 and Growth ₹6,999 per location, with CRM, WhatsApp, visitors and the member app on every plan.
Does DeskOS bill in rupees with GST?
Yes. DeskOS prices in INR for Indian operators and calculates GST on invoices; e-invoicing with IRN is on its Enterprise plan. CoWorkRM bills in INR with GST on every plan.
Can I move from DeskOS without downtime?
Yes. Members, plans, invoices and leads are imported from your DeskOS exports before go-live, so billing continues on the 1st.
Get 30 days free.
Your space is set up the same working day on WhatsApp — no card, no app change for your members.