Spacebring vs. OfficeRnD: the coworking operator’s guide to choosing the right platform

Selecting the right management software is arguably the most critical operational decision a coworking owner makes. It dictates your member experience, your administrative workload, and your revenue capture.

Two dominant players in the market are Spacebring and OfficeRnD.

While both platforms aim to streamline flexible workspace operations, they approach the problem from fundamentally different perspectives. OfficeRnD has evolved toward serving hybrid workplaces and complex office setups, while Spacebring focuses heavily on the "member-first" experience, automation, and monetization.

This guide compares the two platforms across admin mobility, billing infrastructure, community engagement, and integrations to help you decide which fits your business model.

At a glance: the strategic difference

If you are looking for a quick answer, here is the fundamental distinction:

• Spacebring is designed for coworking & monetization. It prioritizes a "social network" feel for members, frictionless external sales (drop-ins, events), and a mobile-first companion experience for admins. It is the preferred choice for commercial spaces focused on member retention and ease of use.
• OfficeRnD is designed for space utilization & hybrid work. It offers granular control over complex inventory and backend revenue accounting. It is often the choice for spaces transitioning into hybrid office management or corporate real estate portfolios requiring deep, custom backend configurations.

 

1. Mobile experience: unlocking growth & mobility

In the modern coworking environment, mobility is a revenue driver. The way these two platforms handle mobile access significantly impacts your ability to attract new customers and manage your team.

 

For customers: open vs. gated access

• OfficeRnD (member-focused): The mobile experience is traditionally "gated." Users typically need to be registered members with a login to access the app. This creates friction for casual users or drop-ins.
• Spacebring (growth-focused): Spacebring adopts an "open mobile" architecture. The app caters to both members and non-members.
  • Why this matters: The general public can download your branded app to explore services, book meeting rooms, or buy event tickets without a membership. This effectively turns your app into a lead generation tool.

Engagement levels have soared since adopting Spacebring. Members find the app easy to use and are delighted with mobile apps and events functionality.

Andrew Whitaker

Founder at Culture Co-Working

 

For admins: the "untethered" companion

• OfficeRnD: Relies primarily on a web-based dashboard. While powerful, it generally requires a laptop for effective management, tethering community managers to the front desk.
• Spacebring: Provides a dedicated admin mobile app designed as a powerful companion to the web dashboard. While deep configuration happens on the web, the app allows operators to handle real-time tasks from anywhere.
  • Capabilities: Resolve support tickets, approve booking requests, message members, and view real-time occupancy while walking the floor.

 

2. Migration & usability: the "refugee" experience

Switching software is a major undertaking. However, operators migrating from OfficeRnD to Spacebring frequently cite "simplicity" and "stability" as the primary drivers for the move.

OfficeRnD is a robust platform, but its pivot toward hybrid office features has introduced complexity that can feel cumbersome for standard coworking operations. Setup times can range from 2–4 weeks due to the intricate configuration required.

Spacebring is purpose-built for shared workspaces, meaning no redundant "office management" tools cluttering the interface. Setup is often completed in just 2 days.

Migrating from OfficeRnD to Spacebring was a breath of fresh air. We faced challenges with OfficeRnD during our onboarding, but the transition to Spacebring was seamless. The support team guided us every step of the way! Now managing member bookings, plan sign-ups, and subscriptions has become much better.

Russell Kommer

Owner of Excel House

We decided to use Spacebring because we were looking for a platform that is specialized in a particular area. Spacebring takes a holistic approach to managing flex spaces, has no redundant tools as opposed to other systems we considered.

Jakub Bawoł

Head of Business Development at CitySpace

 

3. Billing, leasing, and financial compliance

Both platforms handle the basics of invoicing, but Spacebring offers specific advantages for automation and complex tax regions (EU/Global).

 

Contract and lease management

• Spacebring: Unified system for long-term leases and flexible memberships. Features contract freezing, allowing admins to pause a contract for a set period without cancelling it—a crucial tool for reducing churn during holidays or member travel.
• OfficeRnD: Uses a "revenue account" structure. While highly detailed for accountants, it separates billing into granular buckets that can be difficult for community managers to configure without errors.

 

Tax precision & automation

Spacebring is engineered for "zero-touch" operations with specific compliance features:

• Split tax rates: Allows one tax rate to be split into multiple tax lines (e.g., City vs. State tax) directly on the invoice PDF.
• Decimal precision: Supports custom precision (0–5 decimal places), essential for B2B billing in currencies like JPY or crypto.
• Native eInvoicing: Built-in support for eInvoicing standards (e.g., Belgium, Spain).
• Auto-invoice & pay: Automates the entire lifecycle (Invoice → Charge → Settle) in seconds, removing the manual "Draft/Approve" friction found in older systems.

 

4. Community engagement: social feed vs. bulletin board

Building a community is often the unique selling proposition (USP) of a coworking space.

Spacebring functions like a niche social network. It features a dynamic community feed where members can:

• Like, comment, and share posts.
• Use hashtags to categorize discussions.
• Receive push notifications for activity.

Spacebring Feed is a powerful tool to engage and keep our community up to date. At Casa W we encourage members to use this channel for everyday conversations.

Ivan Fierro

Casa W

OfficeRnD uses a traditional "portal" approach with articles and discussions. While functional for announcements, it behaves more like a static bulletin board than an interactive social feed.

Events management:

• Spacebring: Includes external ticketing (sell to the public) and waitlists for sold-out events (on the development roadmap).
• OfficeRnD: Primarily focuses on member-only events, often requiring integrations (e.g., Eventbrite) for public sales.

Community feedand events calendar on the Spacebring member app.

 

5. Meeting room intelligence

Meeting rooms are a high-margin revenue stream. Spacebring’s smart meeting room display includes features specifically designed to recover lost revenue:

• Abandoned booking protection: If a user doesn’t check in within a set time, the room is automatically released, allowing others to book it.
• On-the-spot booking: Users can scan a QR code on the display to book the room instantly via the app.

 

Detailed feature comparison

 

The verdict: which platform is right for you?

 

Choose OfficeRnD if:

• You manage a hybrid office environment or a corporate real estate portfolio where space utilization data is the priority.
• You require highly complex, custom-coded backend accounting structures (revenue accounts) that go beyond standard coworking needs.
• You do not intend to monetize external drop-ins or non-member usage via a mobile app.

 

Choose Spacebring if:

• Monetization is a priority: You want to frictionlessly sell passes, tickets, and bookings to the general public via an app.
• Community is your brand: You want a vibrant, social-network-style feed to keep members engaged and retaining longer.
• You need mobility: You want a powerful companion app to handle support tickets and approvals while walking the floor.
• You want simplicity: You prefer a system that is quick to set up (2 days) and easy for staff to learn, avoiding "feature bloat."

 

Ready to upgrade your member experience?

Schedule a demo with Spacebring to see how a mobile-forward platform can transform your coworking operations.