Discover The Best Sign In App Alternative - Joan vs Sign In App

Joan vs. Sign In App

Sign In App was built for visitor management. Room and desk booking are paid add-ons. Joan includes it all, rooms, desks, visitors, and displays, in one plan.

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Joan vs. Sign In App

Joan

Core features

Room, desk, visitor, parking

Available via Spaces add-on

Localized Interface

Wireless devices (E‑ink)

Hardware flexibility

Works on any tablet

Calendar integration

Limited, add-on

Offline mode

Custom branding

Limited

Sustainability focus

Ultra-low power

Tablet only

Real-time room displays

Total cost of ownership

All-in-one

Add-on pricing

Free trial

30-day free tria

14-day free trial (limited)

Joan

Everything included, no add-ons

With Joan, rooms, desks and visitor management are all part of one plan. Sign In App charges extra for booking features, which quickly raises costs.

Wireless setup that works anywhere

Joan displays run on long-lasting batteries and mount without cables or IT setup. Sign In App relies on tablets that need constant charging or stands, adding clutter and extra hardware costs.

Flexibility with your own devices

You can run Joan on tablets, phones or its own e-paper displays. Sign In App depends on tablets at reception, limiting how you can scale.

Native integrations, not paid extras

Joan connects directly with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom and more. Sign In App requires add-ons for calendar integration, which makes workflows slower and more expensive.

Joan is the perfect solution—sleek, wireless, and so intuitive our team started using it without any training.
Topher Ohlin , IT Admin at Planning Center
Everybody knows when the room is booked or not. It’s a very clear way to say: ‘Stop! Don’t go there because someone else took the room. It was really helpful because we didn’t change the way we booked the room.
Lucio Ferranti , CEO at Energy Group
So far we have had no trouble during the onboarding process or using it. I am very pleased, so far. I also love the design. I know it is not important to the people who think that only functionality matters, but if you have functionality WITH a nice and clean design, that makes the experience so much better.
Isabela Simoes , Administrative Assistant at Master Electronics
The unique aspect of Joan is that it does not require power going to the unit; you can mount them anywhere. The battery life lasts anywhere from four to five months. Very easy to set up and does not require any user training.
Pablo Gersberg , Senior Vice President at Neumora
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We wanted to make a platform where everybody could come in and see if there’s a room open that they can schedule and work out of.
Adam Fisk , Director of IT services at Tech Superpowers

Integrations

Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Teams

Compliance

Certified for GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO/IEC 27001 compliance

AI Capabilities

Smart booking recommendations, auto-rescheduling

Sustainability

E-paper display uses 99% less energy than tablets

All-in-one pricing. All features included.

Joan gives you everything in one simple plan with software, updates and support included without hidden costs or third-party add-ons.

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Unbeatable pricing for additional users and devices.
Enterprise-ready with volume discounts and SLAs.

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Joan is an all-in-one workplace platform that combines room booking, desk booking, visitor management, scheduling displays, and workplace analytics—all built-in with optional sustainable hardware.
Sign In App is primarily a visitor management tool. Room and desk booking are available but only through an add-on (Spaces) and not part of the core product.

Joan is the best alternative if you’re looking for more than just visitor management. It includes resource booking, smart displays, offline support, and native integrations with calendar tools—without needing extra modules.

Both tools are designed to be user-friendly, but Joan is especially simple to deploy. You can mount Joan devices without cables or drilling, and setup takes just a few minutes.
IT teams typically appreciate Joan’s plug-and-play approach and secure cloud setup with enterprise compliance.

Joan offers native integrations with Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, Exchange, and Microsoft Teams—so you can book rooms and desks directly from your calendar.
Sign In App offers limited calendar sync via ICS feeds and Outlook add-ons, and only when using the Spaces module.

Can I use my existing tablets with Joan instead of buying new hardware?

Yes. Joan works on tablets you already own (iOS, Android, and browsers), but also gives you the option to upgrade to ultra-low-power E Ink displays that require no wiring or constant charging.

Does Joan offer a free trial?

Yes. Joan offers a full 30-day free trial with access to all features—room and desk booking, visitor management, devices, and calendar integrations. Sign In App offers a 14-day trial, limited to core visitor features only. Room and desk booking may not be included.

Discover The Best Sign In App Alternative - Joan vs Sign In App

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