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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Robin

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ARobin helps companies simplify workplace management with software for desk and room booking, in-office scheduling, visitor management and analytics to support decision making.

    $15,000

    per year

    Zoho Calendar

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/AZoho Calendar is an online business calendar designed to make scheduling easy. It can be used to stay on top of a schedule, or to share scheduled events with peers.N/A
    Pricing
    RobinZoho Calendar
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    RobinZoho Calendar
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPrimary solution (Desk and Room Booking) includes 25 user licenses. Additional user licenses and add-ons are available for purchase. Add-ons: Visitor Management, Advanced Analytics, Priority Support, and Advanced Authentication and Security Integrations.—
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    RobinZoho Calendar
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    Google Calendar
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    RobinZoho Calendar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (32 ratings)
    7.0
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (18 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RobinZoho Calendar
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Robin
    There is an option in our office to use a tablet outside of a meeting room to book a room (which is red when booked, green when not), and not sure if this is a Robin integration, but it would be great if there was a yellow for when there is 5 minutes left of a meeting. That being said, while this is super helpful, I see coworkers running around the office looking for a "green" room; and recommend they just use the Robin web app to avoid all the running around since they can view and book almost instantly!
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    Zoho
    It is good for office use for keeping track of meetings and various important events. It is very nice to share a calendar with the whole team and the whole team has access to it, everyone can modify and update events. Furthermore, it is less appropriate when you use it on mobile, and it also cannot record the meetings.
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    Pros
    Robin
    • The integration to GSuite calendars is fantastic. Very simple and straightforward.
    • The ability to customize the interface a very nice feature to have in Robin, as it offers you to allow the UI to reflect the vibe/brand of your company, and not force its own brand on you.
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    Zoho
    • I can see that Zoho Calendar allows for multiple tab use which seemed to be a rare and useful function to have.
    • I like how the search function is advanced and you can put specific info to find what you require.
    • I like the visual freedom the app gives in terms of the day, month, and workdays, 2-month views, and selecting colours as well, etc.
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    Cons
    Robin
    • Sometimes the Robin app on iPad loses Wi-Fi connectivity for a few seconds (Wi-Fi is 100% working) but reconnects itself - no big deal
    • Sometimes Robin Slack bot won't respond back to "what's available" but 99% it works ok
    • The earlier version of iPad app drained batter too quickly (it didn't save brightness setting) which was fixed and now works well
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    Zoho
    • It needs better software integration for use with other services and programs
    • It needs a better source code so that it doesn't crash or lock up as often
    • It should incorporate better customer service for dealing with the issues it creates.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Robin
    It is easy to use and gives us all we need
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    Zoho
    I subscribe to Zoho One so I use many of the modules that come with that single subscription. I've had intermittent issues with scheduled Zoho Meetings through Zoho CRM not appearing in my Zoho Calendar. Zoho has been working on the issue but it will be fixed for a while and then I'll miss a meeting because it wasn't appearing.
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    Usability
    Robin
    Robin's UI is very well designed and modern which makes it a pleasure to use. Personally this a big factor for me enjoying a product and so I'm always happy to use Robin - moreover as a relatively new user the UI was quite quick to pick-up, whether that be using the online system or the Display app for rooms around the office.
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    Zoho
    Since there are lots of preference options, it can be a little confusing when setting up. It does integrate with other calendars where you can choose one or two way syncing which is helpful if you keep separate personal and work calendars. You can set your start day of the week which for me I have it set to Monday. There are also time zone options which are great but still a bit confusing to me.
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    Support Rating
    Robin
    Envoy support has always been a joy to work it, whether you're going through the dashboard chat, or through your rep. I feel that they always have your success as their priority and it makes me confident that they'd be able to help overcome any obstacles.
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    Zoho
    Support has been excellent. As always, they are quickly responsive, and I feel they genuinely wish to address and fix any issues. It's unfortunate that my issues with meetings created in Zoho CRM don't always appear in my Zoho Calendar. While they mostly appear, my confidence level on any given week that I can see what is on my schedule is decidedly lacking.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Robin
    I haven't used any software like Robin. Other places I worked required an archaic way of doing things...like using pen and paper and a calendar book. Robin is sooo much better. I don't know how large companies make do reserving spaces without it. I would recommend Robin to anyone.
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    Zoho
    Zoho calendar allows us to schedule, manage and track your appointment, meetings, birthdays, and other important dates. And also collaborate, share and publish your daily activities. Zoho Calendar also provides you to make it more creative by changing the themes. Event reminders are also available on Zoho Calendar, so we can be reminded either via email or through a pop-up about appointments, dates, milestones, and events. Reminders can pop up as early as 30 days before an event.
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    Return on Investment
    Robin
    • We are able to know the available desks before going into an office.
    • We can easily see where our team members are seated.
    • Booking spaces before hand.
    • Have been able to eliminate the double booking of desks as well as conference rooms.
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    Zoho
    • Once the meeting is created on the Zoho calendar, you don't need to remind invitees to join the meeting at a particular time or day. Zoho calendar does that for you.
    • If any invitees are unable to join the meeting, they can ask for a different time prior to that meeting.
    • Sometimes if many meetings are in the pipeline then there can be overlap.
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    ScreenShots

    Robin Screenshots

    Screenshot of the desk and room booking interface.Screenshot of the room display and mobile app.Screenshot of workweek scheduling and office activities.Screenshot of workplace analytics and occupancy data.

    Zoho Calendar Screenshots

    Screenshot of A bird's eye view of your scheduleScreenshot of Click on a grid, add your event, and get goingScreenshot of Skip the steps, one click is all it takesScreenshot of Book resources in advance for a smooth meetingScreenshot of Know what's available and what's not