Coworking sits between working from home and renting your own office. This post helps you pick the right type of plan and what to judge a space on. Prices vary by place and over time, so the post gives no specific prices.
Common types of plans
- Day pass: good if you are trying it out or only come now and then.
- Monthly hot desk: sit anywhere in the shared area.
- Dedicated desk: your own seat, where you can leave your things.
- Private office: for a small team or when you need privacy.
What to judge a space on
- Internet speed and how stable it is.
- How quiet it is, and whether there is a separate area for calls.
- Opening hours and access outside those hours.
- Meeting rooms: how to book them, and whether they are charged by the hour or included in the plan.
- Amenities: coffee, printing, parking, air conditioning.
- Community and events, if you want to meet people.
- Cancellation policy and contract length.
What to do before you sign up
- Visit at peak hours.
- Try it for one or a few days.
- Ask for the total cost, including extra fees and the deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Coworking or a café?
A café is cheap and flexible; coworking is more reliable and quieter. See how to choose a café to work from.
Which area should I choose?
Pick one close to where you live to save on travel; see where to live.
Prices and reviews of individual spaces will be added once we have visited them in person.