Awaio vs YAROOMS: which workplace platform fits you?
YAROOMS books desks, rooms and parking from Microsoft 365 and Teams, with an AI agent and strong security credentials. Awaio also books desks, rooms and parking, and adds digital locks, door access and lockers that open with the phone, all in the same system.

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Last verified October 2026
Key differences
- One system: YAROOMS covers desk, room and parking booking. Awaio adds digital locks, door access and lockers that open with the phone.
- Pricing that doesn’t follow headcount: YAROOMS charges a flat monthly price per user band and keeps parking and API access for its Enterprise tier. Awaio is priced per resource, with unlimited users.
- Support in your language: the YAROOMS interface comes in nine languages, not Swedish or Norwegian. Awaio support answers in English, Swedish and Norwegian.
- Built for shared buildings too: Awaio retrofits existing doors and lockers, and lets several companies share one building, each managing their own part.
Feature comparison
Booking
Meeting room booking
- YAROOMS
- Yes From web, mobile, door displays, Outlook and the Yarvis AI agent[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both let people book meeting rooms from their calendar or phone.
Desk booking
- YAROOMS
- Yes [2]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both let people book desks from a floor plan.
Parking booking
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, parking bays, EV bays and bikes are booked in the same app, and garage gates can open with the booking.
Recurring bookings
- YAROOMS
- Yes [2]
- Awaio
- Yes
Book a regular room or desk once instead of every week.
Book on behalf of others
- YAROOMS
- Yes Admins, team managers and personal managers[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Admins and reception book for others, and colleagues can share bookings
Both let the right people book for others. In Awaio, colleagues can also share a booking.
Interactive floor plans
- YAROOMS
- Yes Interactive and 3D floor plans[4]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio admins draw and update floor plans themselves in the browser.
Indoor wayfinding
- YAROOMS
- Yes Directions on the map through Mappedin[6]
- Awaio
- Yes Live map of rooms, desks and colleagues, with real-time occupancy
Both help people find spaces and colleagues. Awaio also shows real-time occupancy on the map.
Check-in and auto-release
- YAROOMS
- Yes App, Teams, QR code, office Wi-Fi or geofence[7]
- Awaio
- Yes
Unused bookings are released so others can use the space.
Payments for bookings
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[8]
- Awaio
- Yes Paid parking and other paid bookings
With Awaio, people pay for parking and other paid resources in the same app.
Custom booking forms
- YAROOMS
- Yes Custom booking fields per space group[9]
- Awaio
- Yes Custom forms for rooms, pool cars and more
Both let you ask for the details you need when people book.
Events and registration
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[10]
- Awaio
- Yes Events with registration in the app
Awaio runs events with registration in the same app as everything else.
Booking quotas
- Awaio
- Yes Quotas set in the booking rules
Awaio sets quotas in the booking rules, so popular spaces are shared fairly.
Integrations
Calendar sync
- Awaio
- Yes Outlook and Google Calendar
Both sync with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Your own calendar in the app
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[14]
- Awaio
- Yes Work and private calendars from Microsoft and Google, in the app and on the web
In Awaio you see your own meetings next to your bookings, on your phone too, so you plan the office day without switching apps.
Single sign-on
- YAROOMS
- Yes Entra ID, Google, Slack and SAML 2.0, Business tier and up[15]
- Awaio
- Yes Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Awaio signs people in with the Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account they already use.
Outlook add-in
- YAROOMS
- Yes Rooms and desks[16]
- Awaio
- Yes Book desks, rooms, parking and lockers from Outlook
With Awaio, people book desks, rooms, parking and lockers from Outlook.
Meeting room displays
- YAROOMS
- Yes Paid add-on, hardware bought separately[17]
- Awaio
- Yes Works with Microsoft Teams Rooms. QR codes and TapCards replace door displays.
Awaio uses QR codes and TapCards at the door, so you don’t need a screen for every room.
Mobile app
- YAROOMS
- Yes [18]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both have apps for iOS and Android.
Building system integrations
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[8]
- Awaio
- Yes Access control systems through Inlet
Awaio connects to access control systems through Inlet.
Sensor integrations
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[19]
- Awaio
- Yes Occupancy and indoor climate sensors, such as BLDNG and Swegon
Awaio brings occupancy and indoor climate data into the same view.
API and webhooks
- Awaio
- Yes API and webhooks
Awaio connects to your other systems through an API and webhooks.
Lockers and access
Locker management
- YAROOMS
- Partly Lockers can be booked like desks. No lock hardware in public documentation.[21]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio lockers open with the phone, card or PIN, with no keys to hand out.
Digital locks
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[8]
- Awaio
- Yes Open with phone, RFID card, PIN or fingerprint
Awaio supplies locks that open with a phone, card or PIN.
Mobile access to doors
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[18]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, employees open doors and gates with their phone.
Access cards
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[17]
- Awaio
- Yes Locks read the RFID cards people already carry
Awaio locks read the RFID cards people already carry, so nobody needs a new card.
Access control hardware
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[8]
- Awaio
- Yes Smart Access Box
The Awaio Smart Access Box connects existing doors and barriers to the app.
NFC service points
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[7]
- Awaio
- Yes TapCard and TapDot: tap the phone to book or open
People tap their phone on a TapCard or TapDot to book or open a resource.
Parcel and delivery handling
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[4]
- Awaio
- Yes Parcel lockers with a notice when the delivery is ready
Awaio parcel lockers tell people when their delivery is ready.
E-bike charging lockers
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[21]
- Awaio
- Yes Indoor and outdoor e-bike charging lockers
Awaio runs e-bike charging lockers indoors and outdoors.
Communication
Notifications
- YAROOMS
- Yes Email, mobile and Microsoft Teams[22]
- Awaio
- Yes Push and email
Both remind people by email and on their phone.
Messages to everyone in the workplace
- Awaio
- Yes
With Billboards in Awaio, you reach everyone in the app, with a push notification if you want one.
Booking confirmations
- YAROOMS
- Yes [18]
- Awaio
- Yes A confirmation for every booking
Both confirm bookings, so people know their space is theirs.
Admin and analytics
Utilisation analytics
- YAROOMS
- Yes Utilisation, no-shows and heat maps. History length depends on the tier.[24]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio shows bookings against real occupancy, so you see which spaces are actually used.
Multi-tenant buildings
- YAROOMS
- Not in public documentation[25]
- Awaio
- Yes
Property owners can run shared spaces for every tenant in one Awaio system.
User roles and permissions
- YAROOMS
- Yes [5]
- Awaio
- Yes
Give admins the access they need, and nothing more.
Security, support and pricing
EU data hosting and GDPR
- YAROOMS
- Yes Azure in the Netherlands for EU customers. Private cloud or on-premise on Enterprise.[15]
- Awaio
- Yes Hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant, DPA on request.
Both can keep your data in the EU.
Support
- Awaio
- Chat and email in English, Swedish and Norwegian. Weekdays 08–17 CET.
Awaio support answers in English, Swedish and Norwegian.
Pricing model
- YAROOMS
- Flat monthly price per user band, in three tiers. Displays and visitor management cost extra.[4]
- Awaio
- Per resource, not per user. Unlimited users.
Compare a price per user band with a price per resource for your headcount and office size.
Not in public documentation: we found no mention of it on the YAROOMS website, help centre or app store listings.
Why teams choose Awaio over YAROOMS
Doors and lockers in the same app
Open doors, gates and lockers with the same app people use to book desks, rooms and parking.
No screen needed at every room
QR codes and TapCards at the door let people book and check in, so you don’t need a tablet for every room.
Pricing that doesn’t grow with headcount
Pay per resource, with unlimited users, and add lockers, parking or access when you’re ready.
One system for the whole workplace
Start with one module. Add the rest when you need them.
- Room booking Book meeting rooms from the app, Outlook or a QR code.
- Desk management Book desks, see who’s in and plan the week.
- Locker management Assign and open lockers from the phone.
- Parking Book parking and share spaces fairly.
- Mobile access Open doors with the phone instead of a card.
- Wayfinding Find rooms, desks and colleagues on the map.
- Workplace communication Reach everyone in the workplace with one message.
FAQ
Questions about Awaio and YAROOMS
Sources
- [1] www.yarooms.com/product/room-booking · accessed 2026-10-26
- [2] www.yarooms.com/product/desk-booking · accessed 2026-10-26
- [3] www.yarooms.com/solutions/parking-booking-system · accessed 2026-10-26
- [4] www.yarooms.com/pricing · accessed 2026-10-26
- [5] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/user-types · accessed 2026-10-26
- [6] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/mappedin · accessed 2026-10-26
- [7] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/how-to-configure-check-in-out · accessed 2026-10-26
- [8] www.yarooms.com/integrations · accessed 2026-10-26
- [9] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/how-to-set-up-custom-booking-fields · accessed 2026-10-26
- [10] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/setting-up-event-types · accessed 2026-10-26
- [11] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/setting-up-user-access · accessed 2026-10-26
- [12] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/outlook-calendar-integration · accessed 2026-10-26
- [13] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/google-calendar-integration · accessed 2026-10-26
- [14] www.yarooms.com/help/mobile-app/managing-your-schedule-on-the-go · accessed 2026-10-27
- [15] www.yarooms.com/security · accessed 2026-10-26
- [16] www.yarooms.com/help/employees-end-users/how-to-use-the-yarooms-outlook-add-in · accessed 2026-10-26
- [17] www.yarooms.com/product/room-panel · accessed 2026-10-26
- [18] www.yarooms.com/product/mobile-app · accessed 2026-10-26
- [19] www.yarooms.com/solutions/workplace-analytics · accessed 2026-10-26
- [20] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/yarooms-api · accessed 2026-10-26
- [21] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/setting-up-space-types-and-groups · accessed 2026-10-26
- [22] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/notification-settings · accessed 2026-10-26
- [23] www.yarooms.com/product/lobby-display · accessed 2026-10-26
- [24] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/workplace-analytics · accessed 2026-10-26
- [25] www.yarooms.com/enterprise · accessed 2026-10-26
- [26] www.yarooms.com/contact · accessed 2026-10-26
- [27] www.yarooms.com/help/administration/multi-language-ui · accessed 2026-10-26
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