{"id":60799,"date":"2025-08-06T11:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T09:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjoan.com\/?page_id=60799"},"modified":"2025-11-05T14:18:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:18:42","slug":"the-best-smartway2-alternative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/getjoan.com\/the-best-smartway2-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"Joan vs Smartway2 – Discover The Best Smartway2 Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Joan vs. Smartway2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Joan is the #1 Smartway2 Alternative<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Smartway2 helps with booking, but you still need third-party tablets for door displays. Joan is an all-in-one workplace platform that works on your existing devices, with the option to add wireless e-paper displays for instant room visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When software isn\u2019t enough<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>

Smartway2 helps with scheduling, but without dedicated displays or simple setup, teams often get stuck with hidden costs, confusion, and low adoption. Here\u2019s what usually goes wrong:<\/p><\/div>

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No visibility outside the calendar<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

When everything lives inside a calendar app, people don\u2019t know if a room is free until they walk in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Complex rollouts with third-party tablets<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

IT ends up managing tablets, mounts, and updates instead of focusing on real work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Low adoption across teams<\/h4><\/div>

If booking is hidden inside yet another app, people avoid it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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comparing features<\/p>

Joan vs. Smartway2 <\/h2><\/div>

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Core features<\/h4>

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

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Localized Interface<\/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>
Limited<\/div><\/div>

Calendar integration<\/h4><\/div>
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Offline mode<\/h4><\/div>
Works even without Wi-Fi connection<\/div>
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Custom branding<\/h4><\/div>
Your logo, your style<\/div>
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Sustainability focus<\/h4><\/div>
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Advanced analytics\t<\/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>
Free trial available<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Why Teams Choose Joan<\/span><\/div>

Why teams choose Joan as their Smartway2 alternative<\/h3><\/div><\/div>
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Book anywhere, with instant clarity<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

With Joan you can book from the mobile app, desktop, or door display, giving your team instant visibility. Smartway2 is software-only, so you\u2019ll need extra devices if you want the same level of clarity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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

Joan displays mount wirelessly and run for months on a single charge. Smartway2 relies on hardware that needs constant power, which adds cost and IT overhead.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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

Run Joan on tablets, phones or Joan\u2019s own e paper displays. You choose what works best for your setup while Smartway2 ties you to specific hardware configurations that are harder to scale.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Works with your existing tools<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Joan integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, and more, so your team keeps using the tools they already know. Smartway2 often stops at basic calendar connections.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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