Looking for a Desana alternative?

Desana sells workspace access as an employee perk with per-seat pricing. Croissant is workspace financial infrastructure—usage-based, globally available, with the spend controls and governance your finance team actually needs.

How Does Croissant Compare to Desana?

FeatureCroissantDesana
Pricing Model Usage-based (pay for hours used) Per-seat subscription
Primary Focus Workspace spend management Employee perk / benefit
Geographic Coverage 700+ spaces, 40+ cities globally Primarily UK and Europe
Buyer Finance, Ops, Workplace HR, People Ops
Spend Controls Department budgets, approvals, policies Basic usage limits
Billing Simple monthly invoice, no hidden fees Per-seat + booking fees
Company Size 10 to 5,000+ employees Typically 100+ employees
Implementation Same day Weeks

See How Much You Could Save

Compare your current Desana costs to Croissant's usage-based pricing

employees
$
per month
20% of team uses flex workspace
20% of work days (~4 days/mo)
Desana$4,375/month
Croissant$840/month
81%savings

Save $3,535/month

That's $42,420/year

When to Choose Croissant Over Desana

Pay for Hours, Not Seats

Desana charges per seat whether employees use it or not. Croissant's usage-based model means you buy hours and only pay for what's consumed. No more subsidizing unused perks.

Global Coverage, Not Just Europe

Desana is strong in UK and Europe but limited elsewhere. Croissant covers 700+ spaces across 40+ cities worldwide—your teams in Austin, Singapore, and São Paulo are covered too.

Financial Control, Not Just HR Perk

Desana positions workspace as an employee benefit. Croissant treats it as a managed cost center—with department budgets, approval workflows, and spend visibility that finance teams need.

No Hidden Booking Fees

Desana's per-seat pricing often comes with additional booking fees that add up. Croissant is straightforward—one usage-based price, no surprises on your invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main difference between Croissant and Desana?

Desana is an employee perk platform—HR buys seats and employees get workspace access as a benefit. Croissant is workspace financial infrastructure—Finance and Ops buy hours, set budgets and policies, and manage workspace as a controlled cost center.

Is Croissant available in the UK?

Yes. We have extensive coverage in London and across the UK, plus 40+ cities globally. Unlike Desana, your US, APAC, and LATAM teams get the same access.

How does usage-based pricing work?

You purchase hours and your team draws from a shared pool across any space in our network. Unused hours roll over. You only pay for actual usage—typically 30-50% savings vs per-seat models.

Can we set budgets by department?

Yes. Croissant lets you allocate budgets by department, team, or cost center. Set approval thresholds, usage caps, and location restrictions. Desana's controls are more limited.

What if we're already using Desana?

Many teams switch when they realize per-seat pricing doesn't match actual usage. We can run a pilot alongside Desana so you can compare real utilization and costs before fully switching.

Ready for Workspace That Works for Finance?

Usage-based pricing. Global coverage. Real spend controls.

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