Space Management Comparison

Choose the best schedule display and booking solution for your environment.

Our space management solutions do more than just display schedules. They help your teams work more efficiently and effectively. Each has its own advantages, and you can combine all of these products in your facility, depending on your needs. Choose from interactive or E Ink room signs, or skip the room signs with our Choros BYOD solution.

Touch
Visix Touch Interactive Room Sign - compare to other room sign models

  • Most customizable schedule layout and booking UI on the market
  • Powered by AxisTV Signage Suite CMS to show schedules and robust digital signage
  • Supports hot spot interactivity to provide content on demand (maps, directories, weather, etc.)
  • Show schedules from Exchange, Office 365, EMS, Google Calendar, CollegeNET, Mazevo, Astra Schedule and Amadeus Delphi
  • Simple workflows for booking rooms tied to Exchange, Office 365, EMS and CollegeNET
  • Interactive 10″ screen with red/green room availability lights
  • Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ready
  • Custom faceplates to match your décor
Connect
Visix Connect Interactive Conference Room Sign - compare to other room sign models

  • Has the most features for booking and managing shared spaces
  • Stand-alone solution; Visix digital signage software not required
  • Touchscreen allows room reservations right at the sign
  • Customize colors, backgrounds, fonts and more
  • Show icons for room resources (whiteboard, projector, etc.) and report issues right at the sign
  • Can show image-based slideshow to keep your audience updated
  • Supports Exchange, Office 365, EMS, Google Calendar and CollegeNET
  • Interactive 10″ screen with red/green room availability lights
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) ready
  • Analytics for room usage, availability requests and resource issues
EPS
six E Ink signs in various sizes -compare to other room sign models

  • Low-cost wireless solution for showing reservations and schedules
  • Great solution to replace paper schedules
  • Powered by batteries that last for an average of five years
  • Easily mount on walls, glass, cubicles, desks and shared spaces for office hoteling
  • Show schedules from Exchange, Office 365, EMS, Google Calendar, CollegeNET, AgilQuest, Mazevo, Astra Schedule and Amadeus
  • Four non-interactive screen sizes can show bookings, schedules, logos, QR codes and more
  • Updated wirelessly via RF communication
  • Custom faceplates to match your décor
Choros
image of three smartphones with Choros AR space booking interface showing a room name with booking buttons, success screen and room schedule.

  • BYOD space booking and management for smartphones
  • Simply scan QR codes to find and book shared spaces
  • No apps to download or logins to remember
  • Uses native AR included on all popular iOS and Android devices
  • See schedules, find other rooms or desks; book, extend and cancel
  • Easily integrates with your calendar system to share reservations
  • Cloud admin panel with simple set up workflow for meeting rooms, workspaces and “other”
  • Include tech and amenities to let people choose the space that’s best for them
  • Combine with epaper signs and ultra-low-power availability lights for a fully sustainable space management solution

Detailed Specifications

 TouchConnectEPSChoros
Screen TypeLCD touchscreenLCD touchscreenE-paper (E Ink)N/A
Screen Size10.1″10.1”4.2″, 7.5″ and 12.5″N/A
Screen Resolution1024 x 768 (4:3 aspect ratio)1200 x 800400 x 300; 800 x 480; 1304 x 984N/A
Screen OrientationLandscapeLandscapeLandscape or portraitN/A
Dimensions11.125″w x 8.375″h x 1.75″d10.62”w x 6.72”h x 1.12”d3.9″w x 3.3″h x 0.5″d;
7.15″w x 4.8″h x 0.75″d;
8.7″w x 10.9″h x .47″d
N/A
Weight3 lbs 15.5 oz1.6 lbs3 oz.; 10 oz.; 16 oz.N/A
PowerPoE+ or 120VPoE or 120V4 CR2450 batteries;
6 CR2450 batteries;
1 4800mAh LiPo battery (3-year life)
N/A
DataEthernetEthernet or Wi-FiWireless RF (radio frequency)N/A
Sign Operating SystemWindows 10AndroidN/AN/A
Minimum Server RequirementsWindows Server 2012 R2 OS, 2.0 GHz dual-core processor, 8 GB memoryWindows 10 64-bit, 2.4GHz processor, 4 GB memoryWindows Server 2016 or better, quad-core processor, 8 GB memoryService is cloud-hosted
by Visix
Server Software   AxisTV ManageConnect Room ManagerAxisTV ConferenceN/A
Touchscreen BookingYes, basicYes, advancedNoYes, via WebAR on iOS and Android devices
Availability LightsYes  Yes  NoYes (optional add-on)
MountingMount included, can be surface mounted or recessed, includes VESA 75mm x 75mm pattern size; optional glass mount kitSurface mount included; optional glass mount kitEPS 42 uses 3M Command Strips;
Surface mount included & optional glass mount kit for EPS 74 and EPS 125
No device to mount;
affix QR code
however you like
Event Management Systems IntegrationExchange, Office 365, Google Calendar, EMS, CollegeNET, Mazevo, Amadeus Delphi, Ad Astra, JSON, XML, delimited text file and HTML5 webpageExchange, Office 365, Google Calendar, EMS, CollegeNET, JSON and XMLExchange, Office 365, Google Calendar, EMS, CollegeNET, AgilQuest, Mazevo, Amadeus Delphi, Ad Astra and delimited text fileOffice 365, CollegeNET
Content Update Speed 1 to 5 minutesApproximately 30 seconds1 to 5 minutesImmediate
Additional Hardware NeededClient-provided PoE+ switch or Visix-provided injector per signClient-provided PoE switch or Visix-provided injector per signRF Transmitter (1 per floor minimum)None
Custom FaceplateCustom faceplate design with logo, colors, lettering and braille availableN/ACustom faceplate design with logo, colors, lettering and braille availableN/A
Screen DesignExtensive screen design and playback options; customize every screen element; add multiple playlists; add buttons to launch interactive contentBasic screen customization; logo, background, colors, fonts; use layout with or without image playlistPick from free screen templates or purchase custom designs; show BMP files like logo and QR Code; white, red and black colors availableClean user interface shows 3D preview and other available spaces
On-Screen BookingBasic ‘book room now’ functionality; select time range, enter meeting details (optional)Advanced ‘book room now’ functionality; select time and enter meeting details, attendees and duration (can be PIN protected per sign); end or extend meeting (can be turned off per sign or globally)N/AScan QR code, see room schedule, tech and amenities, 3D preview (optional); enter booking start time and duration, confirm and start using your space!
Unique FeaturesOptional Mass Alert feature can integrate with 3rd party mass notification systems; Voice Recognizer Widget lets you change screen content using voice commandsFind Available Rooms’ button lists all available rooms; room resource icons show AV equipment in room; can send an email to report a problem with room resources at the sign (can be password protected per sign)Lightweight, wireless and runs on batteries, so can be mounted virtually anywhereUse for rooms, desks, lockers, parking – any shared space. Just scan, book and go!