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Door James and deskbird compared
Both products cover desk and room booking. The differences show up in pricing model, module breadth and who operates the software.
In short
Door James and deskbird serve the same hybrid work market. Door James is sold as one subscription per user with all modules included, developed by CGI Germany and optionally hosted on IONOS in Germany; according to publicly available information deskbird works with tiered plans including a free entry option and emphasizes a large number of individual integrations.
| Criterion | Door James | deskbird |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | EUR 2 per user per month, all modules included, 250-user minimum | Tiered plans with a free entry option; per provider information from around EUR 2.50 per user per month, scope differs by plan |
| Module scope | Desk, room, parking, custom assets, visitors, events, services, tickets, evacuation, first aiders, analytics – at no extra charge | Broad module offering including visitors, ticketing and digital signage; availability depends on the chosen plan |
| Hosting | GCP Frankfurt or IONOS Germany; IONOS agreement without third-country transfer | Per provider information hosting in Germany; verify details in the respective contract |
| Provider | CGI Deutschland B.V. & Co. KG, part of one of the largest IT service firms worldwide | Independent SaaS provider focused on hybrid work |
| Event management | Included: sessions, speakers, booths, badges, Wallet, live check-in | Not marketed as a dedicated event module |
| Evacuation and first aiders | Included, based on check-in data | Not marketed as a dedicated module |
| Website languages | 9 languages in product and website | Product multilingual; website mainly English and German |
| Minimum | 250 authorized users | Accessible to small teams, including a free option |
Comparison as of September 2026. Statements about other providers come from their publicly available information and can change; please verify before using them in a decision.
Where the products are alike
Both cover the core: desk and room booking through floor plan and app, Microsoft integration, occupancy reporting, mobile apps. Anyone looking for those basics will find them in both – the decision is made at the edges.
Where the differences sit
The first difference is commercial. Door James bundles the full scope into one price per authorized user but ties it to a 250-user minimum. That suits mid-sized and larger organizations that want every module available without plan discussions – and does not suit small teams at all.
The second is module breadth beyond the core: event management with sessions and badges, evacuation management, first aider administration and service bookings are part of the Door James standard. If you do not need those topics, that is not an advantage, just a larger scope.
The third is the provider context: behind Door James sits CGI as an IT service firm with the corresponding processes for tenders, outsourcing reviews and public procurement. For organizations with those requirements it matters; for others it does not.
When another product fits better
- Your organization has fewer than 250 employees or wants to start free – Door James is outside that range because of the minimum.
- You need a specific HR or operations integration that already exists there and would first have to be verified with us.
- You want to run the introduction fully self-service without a guided rollout.
Frequently asked questions
Why compare yourselves at all?
Because the question comes up in selection processes anyway. A factual comparison with clear limits is more useful to both sides than silence.
How current are the statements about the other side?
As of September 2026, based on publicly available provider information. Products and prices change; please verify directly with the provider before deciding.
What is the clearest difference?
Pricing model and module breadth: with Door James the full scope including events, evacuation and services is part of one subscription per user, with a minimum commitment in return.
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