The Robin alternative for offices that don't want to pay hundreds per room.
Pannl gives you real-time Google Calendar sync, one-tap check-in and a full admin console for $5 per device — on any iPad you already own. No proprietary hardware, no annual contract.
Free for your first device. No credit card required.
Why teams switch from Robin
Robin is a great product — it's also priced for enterprises with procurement teams. Pannl is built for everyone else.
90% cheaper per room
Pannl is $5 per device / month. Robin's paid plans start at around $100 per room / month — often more once add-ons are included.
Any iPad, no hardware lock-in
Reuse iPads you already own. No proprietary tablets, no forced hardware refreshes, no mount-only vendor lock-in.
Live in minutes, not months
Sign in with Google, connect a room calendar, pair an iPad. Your first display is live in under 5 minutes without any IT ticket.
SSO and SAML included
Google, Microsoft or SAML sign-in is on every plan. No enterprise-tier lock-out for basic security controls.
Pannl vs Robin, feature by feature
Everything you get on Robin, at a fraction of the price — plus a few things Robin charges extra for.
| Feature | Pannl | Robin |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5 / device / month | $100+ / room / month |
| First device free | ||
| Works on any iPad | Limited | |
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Microsoft 365 sync | Coming soon | |
| One-tap check-in | ||
| Auto no-show release | ||
| SSO / SAML | Included on all plans | Enterprise only |
| Custom branding | Included | Paid add-on |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Hours – days |
| Contract required | No — monthly or annual | Often annual |
Robin pricing referenced from publicly listed plans. Prices and feature tiers change — verify current pricing on their website.
Switching from Robin, step by step
Every meeting Robin displays already lives in Google Calendar — Pannl reads the exact same source of truth. That makes the switch surprisingly simple.
- Sign up free. Create your Pannl workspace with your Google account. Nothing to install yet.
- Connect the same room calendars. Point Pannl at each room resource calendar Robin was already reading. Events appear in Pannl within a minute.
- Uninstall Robin, install Pannl on each iPad. Download the Pannl app, enter the pairing code, mount back on the wall.
- Cancel Robin. Most teams do this at the end of their current billing cycle. Total switch time for a 20-room office is usually under an hour.
Common questions
Ready to leave Robin behind?
Your first device is free. Cancel anytime. No card required.