Quick look: coworking membership types
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Day pass – Drop in for a single day.
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Hot desk – Choose any open seat.
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Dedicated desk – Your own desk, every day.
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Private office – Enclosed space for one or more.
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Virtual office – Business address, no desk.
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Part-time – Limited days each month.
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Nights & weekends – After-hours access.
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Team plan – Flexible options for teams.
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Event rental – Book space for meetings or events.
Keep reading to see what each plan includes — and who it’s right for.
If you're getting ready to open a coworking space — or exploring flexible office models for a commercial property — one of the biggest questions is: Are our membership plans competitive?
The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all. But there are proven formats that meet people where they are — from solo founders to hybrid teams.
Whether you're an operator building your first membership model or a commercial real estate professional figuring out how to configure your flex offering, this glossary breaks down the most common coworking plans, what each one includes, and who they’re designed for. It’s a quick way to benchmark your ideas, fill in gaps, and launch with confidence.
This break down outlines the most popular coworking options, what each plan includes, and who it’s built for, so you can launch flexible, profitable solutions faster.
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Day pass
What it includes: Access to open coworking areas for one full business day. Usually includes Wi-Fi, coffee, and common amenities.
Who it's for: Travelers, remote workers passing through, or locals testing out the space before committing.
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Hot desk membership
What it includes: Flexible access to any open seat in a shared coworking area. Members bring their laptop and settle in wherever they like each day.
Who it's for: Freelancers, remote employees, and solopreneurs who want flexibility without a long-term commitment to a specific desk.
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Dedicated desk membership
What it includes: A reserved desk that’s the member’s alone, typically with a locking cabinet or storage. Members leave monitors, papers, and personal touches without packing up every night.
Who it's for: Professionals who want consistency, need a permanent workspace, or work with sensitive materials.
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Private office membership
What it includes: A fully enclosed, lockable office for individuals or teams. Often includes desks, chairs, and filing cabinets — plus full access to shared amenities.
Who it's for: Startups, small businesses, or executives who need privacy, team space, or room to grow.
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Virtual office membership
What it includes: A business mailing address, mail handling, and sometimes access to meeting rooms or a few coworking days per month — but no full-time desk space.
Who it's for: Home-based businesses, solopreneurs, or startups that want a professional presence without a physical office.
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Part-time coworking membership
What it includes: A limited number of coworking days per month (for example, 5 or 10 days). Members get all the perks of the space on the days they come in.
Who it's for: Professionals who split time between home and office, or side hustlers who need an occasional productivity boost.
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Nights and weekends membership
What it includes: Access to the coworking space outside of traditional 9-5 hours — evenings and weekends only.
Who it's for: Creatives, students, part-time entrepreneurs, or anyone who works outside the typical workday.
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Team membership
What it includes: Flexible coworking or private office access for a team, often with a set number of passes or shared desks. May include meeting room credits or branded office space.
Who it's for: Growing startups, satellite teams for larger companies, or project-based teams needing collaborative space.
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Event space rental
What it includes: Short-term rental of meeting rooms, event spaces, or common areas for workshops, pop-ups, or corporate events.
Who it's for: Non-members hosting meetings, members organizing community events, or outside groups wanting a creative venue.
Managing your membership plans
Once you’ve figured out the right mix of plans for your space, managing them with Coworks software is refreshingly simple.
You can create new billing plans in just a few clicks, assign multiple plans to teams, and even let non-members sign up and pay for plans directly online — no manual follow-up needed.
Whether you're adding a plan to an existing team or building your pricing structure from scratch, Coworks gives you the flexibility and control to grow your space.
Book a quick chat to see how it works!
