Sococo vs SoWork: Virtual Office Comparison (2026)

1. TLDR verdict

For teams seeking an AI‑driven virtual office with flexible immersive graphics, integrated chat/meetings and built‑in analytics, SoWork is the better choice. SoWork also has a Simplified mode (non‑world UI) for teams who prefer a traditional interface. When Sococo is a fit, it is typically for teams wanting a "bird's-eye view" floor plan that integrates strictly with third-party media tools like Zoom, Webex, or MS Teams rather than using native unlimited video hosting.

2. Fast comparison

SoWork is best for

• Teams needing spatial video calls, instant text chats, and integrated AI‑meeting summaries.

• Leaders who require detailed team analytics to monitor participation and productivity.

• Companies wanting to switch between an immersive 2.5D view and a Simplified Mode.

• Teams valuing customizable environments inspired by The Sims.

• Organizations seeking integrations via Zapier, Slack, Miro, GitHub, Google & Outlook Calendar and more.

• Large teams expecting volume discounts when scaling beyond 100 users.

Sococo is best for

• Teams preferring a 2D "bird's-eye view" of a standard office floor plan.

• Organizations that require integrating external meeting providers (Zoom, Webex, MS Teams) directly into the virtual office.

• Teams that are comfortable with capped video/audio minutes on standard plans.

3. Feature comparison table

4. Perks

SoWork perks (always present)

• Free migration from other virtual offices – SoWork rebuilds your map for free.

• Free custom map for Premium teams over 30 users.

• Free logo on avatar apparel (hoodies, hats, T‑shirts) for Premium teams over 30 users.

• Volume discounts for 100+ users (list price for 100 users shown as upper bound).

Sococo perks

• Free trial available.

• Guests can join meetings via link at no additional cost.

• No charge for integrating existing Zoom/Webex accounts (BYO media).

5. Definitions

• Active member vs seat – An active member is a user currently logged into the platform; a seat is a licensed slot that may or may not be active at any given time.

• AI meeting notes – SoWork AI creates a transcript of the meeting and summarises decisions and action items.

• Meeting Minutes Cap – Sococo's standard plan caps native media usage at 500 minutes per seat/month, charging for overages unless you upgrade to a higher tier or use 3rd party integrations,.

• SSO vs SCIM – SSO (single sign‑on) allows users to log in with a single identity provider; SCIM automates user provisioning.

6. Pricing + price math (10, 25, 50 users)

Below is a sample calculation for 10, 25 and 50 users, assuming all seats are active. SoWork’s Basic tier is priced at $6 per user per month or $5.40 per user per month billed annually (10% discount), while its Premium tier costs $15 per user per month or $12 per user per month when billed annually (roughly a 20 % discount). Sococo's standard plan is $14.99 per seat per month (or $13.49 annually) with a 10-seat minimum and a 500-minute media cap.

Note: Sococo offers an "Unlimited" plan at $24.99/seat/mo, but it requires a 100-seat minimum, making it inapplicable for teams under 100.

SoWork pricing scales down for 100+ users (volume discounts). For SoWork, the list price for 100 users is $600/month for Basic and $1,500/month for Premium when billed monthly (or $1,200/month when billed annually) before volume discounts. SoWork offers volume discounts above 100 users; details are not publicly stated, so contact sales.

7. UI / UX

• Onboarding flow – SoWork allows teams to create a workspace and invite colleagues via link; there is a free plan for up to 10 people with limited features. Sococo offers a free trial and requires a 10-seat minimum for paid plans.

• Navigation clarity – SoWork’s immersive 2.5D interface includes avatars and rooms; the Simplified Mode simplifies navigation for first‑time users. Sococo uses a top-down "bird's-eye view" of a floor plan where users see blinking avatars to indicate activity.

• Time to start a meeting – In SoWork, walk up to a colleague’s avatar or click their name to start a video call. In Sococo, users can "Knock" on a virtual door or click "Get" to pull a teammate into a real-time discussion.

• Admin clarity – SoWork’s Enterprise tier includes role‑based admin controls and SSO/SCIM; roles are clearly defined for admin, member and guest. Sococo allows for guest invites and media integration management, but granular role definitions are not detailed on public pricing pages.

8. Artistic direction

• SoWork – Offers a 2.5D isometric world inspired by The Sims and Animal Crossing, vibrant and customisable. Include mention of the Simplified Mode for teams preferring a classic UI.

• Sococo – Presents a flat, 2D "blueprint" aesthetic. The office looks like a colorful architectural floor plan. Avatars are simple colored dots or icons that blink to show presence, rather than animated characters walking through a world.

9. Ease of use

Simplified Mode is the key adoption lever: users can start with the simplified interface and later graduate to the immersive world. SoWork also minimises friction by integrating chat, meetings and AI notes into one application; there is no need to juggle multiple tools. Sococo minimizes friction by running entirely in the Chrome browser without installation. However, Sococo does not advertise a "non-spatial" list view for users who dislike the floor plan interface, and teams must manage minute caps if they are not using 3rd party integrations.

10. Ease of doing business with

• Pricing clarity – SoWork clearly lists Basic ($6/user/mo) and Premium ($15/user/mo) with standard annual discounts. Sococo lists per-seat pricing ($14.99/mo) but includes complex limits on media minutes (500/seat/mo) and overage charges ($5 per 1,000 minutes) which can complicate billing prediction.

• Procurement readiness – SoWork offers self‑serve signup and free migration; volume discounts require contacting sales. Sococo offers a "Get Started" flow for its plans but enforces a 10-seat minimum on the standard tier and a 100-seat minimum on the unlimited tier.

• Admin controls – SoWork provides detailed admin roles, SSO/SCIM and analytics. Sococo provides usage insights and media integration controls.

• Security & compliance – SoWork’s Enterprise includes SOC 2 compliance. Sococo implies security through its major partners (JetBlue, etc.), but specific certifications are not stated publicly on the pricing page.

11. Customer support / service

• SoWork – Premium plan includes priority live support. Support channels include chat and email, with direct access to the founding team (as stated in SoWork marketing).

• Sococo – Offers a support portal and contact page. Specific SLAs for the standard plan are not stated publicly; verify response times during trial.

12. CPU/GPU performance and battery

SoWork’s immersive 2.5D world uses more GPU/CPU resources than a flat UI; switching to Simplified Mode (Lite Mode) reduces the load to save battery and resources. Sococo claims "Chrome is all you need", suggesting a lightweight footprint, but running heavy 3rd-party integrations like Zoom or Teams simultaneously within the browser can increase resource demand. SoWork strictly allows users to choose Simplified Mode to save battery.

13. Future direction

Public signals show SoWork investing heavily in AI functionality (meeting summaries, action items, team analytics). The product roadmap emphasises deeper integrations and analytics, suggesting a focus on productivity and organisational insights. Sococo continues to focus on being an "online workplace" that bridges distributed teams through integrations with legacy tools like Webex and Skype, catering to organizations that want a visual layer on top of existing teleconferencing stacks.