{"id":41760,"date":"2023-05-30T16:32:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjoan.com\/?page_id=41760"},"modified":"2025-11-05T14:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:14:40","slug":"the-best-humly-alternative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/getjoan.com\/the-best-humly-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Joan vs Humly – Discover The Best Humly Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Joan vs. humly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Joan is the #1 Humly Alternative<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Humly makes attractive wired displays, but they lock you into proprietary hardware. Joan gives you a full workplace booking platform with wireless displays that install in minutes and run for months without charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your workplace deserves better than clunky or confusing tools.<\/h3>

Humly focuses on design, but behind the sleek screens you get hardware lock-in, high costs and complex rollouts. Proprietary wired displays mean you pay more, scale less and depend on IT for every change. Joan gives you a wireless platform that works out of the box, adapts to any device and grows with your team.<\/p><\/div>

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Low ROI<\/h4><\/div>

High costs for hardware that can\u2019t be reused elsewhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lack of flexibility<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Limited flexibility to support hybrid teams or scale across offices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Overcomplicated systems<\/h4><\/div>

Long onboarding, steep learning curves and IT headaches with every update.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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comparing features<\/p>

Joan vs. Humly<\/h2><\/div>

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Core features<\/h4>

Room, desk, visitor, parking<\/p><\/div>

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Smart mobile app<\/h4><\/div>
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Wireless devices (E\u2011ink)<\/h4><\/div>
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Hardware flexibility<\/h4><\/div>
Works on any tablet <\/div>
Works only with Humly hardware<\/div><\/div>

Calendar integration<\/h4><\/div>
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IT setup & support<\/h4><\/div>
No IT required<\/div>
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Sustainability<\/h4><\/div>
E-paper display, energy-saving<\/div>
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Export analytics data<\/h4><\/div>
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Total cost of ownership<\/h4><\/div>
Transparent pricing<\/div>
Hidden IT\/support costs<\/div><\/div>

Free trial<\/h4><\/div>
30-day free tria<\/div>
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Why Teams Choose Joan<\/span><\/div>

Real-world benefits that go beyond the spec sheet<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Smarter Scheduling, Less Chaos<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Humly\u2019s focus is on screen design, but booking is secondary and often less intuitive. Joan is built for scheduling first, so your team books rooms in seconds without conflicts or confusion.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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No drilling, no wiring required<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Humly relies on wired LCD panels that need constant power and installation. Joan displays mount wirelessly, install in minutes and run for months on a single charge, giving you true flexibility.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Use the devices you already own<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Humly locks you into its proprietary hardware. Joan works on any tablet, phone or its own wireless e-paper displays, so you can scale across offices without being tied to one vendor.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Works with the tools your team already uses<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Humly connects calendars, but support stops there. Joan integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom and more, so scheduling fits seamlessly into the apps your team already lives in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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