The Lobby Blog
Thoughts on meeting rooms, office operations, and building software that doesn't suck.
Envoy Alternatives in 2026: For Teams Who Mostly Need Meeting Rooms
Envoy is a category leader in visitor management — but if your real problem is meeting rooms, you're shopping in the wrong aisle. Here's a fair look at Envoy and the room-booking alternatives that may serve you better.
Robin Alternatives in 2026: Options for Teams Under 150
Robin is a Gartner-recognised workplace platform built for organisations with 150+ hybrid employees. If that's not you, here's a fair look at the alternatives — Joan, Envoy, Archie and Lobby.
How to Set Up a Meeting Room Display with Google Calendar (Step by Step)
A practical walkthrough for getting a room display connected to Google Calendar in under 10 minutes. Covers DIY tablet setups and purpose-built e-ink displays.
Joan Alternatives in 2026: A Fair Comparison for Smaller Teams
Joan helped invent the e-paper meeting room display. It's also priced for buyers very different from a 20-person office. Here's a fair, sourced look at where Joan still leads, what Robin, Envoy, Archie and Lobby bring to the table, and which one fits your team.