Teemyco vs SoWork: Virtual Office Comparison (2026)
SoWork Editorial Team
Jan 23, 2026
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 Teemyco is a fit, it is typically for teams wanting a straightforward "bird's-eye view" virtual HQ focused on room branding and double screen-sharing without deep AI meeting productivity tools.
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.
Teemyco is best for
Teams looking for a "bird's-eye view" office layout with branded guest experiences.
Users who specifically need "double screen-sharing" functionality during calls.
Organizations that want to pin documents to "room walls" for asynchronous context.
Feature comparison table
Feature | SoWork | Teemyco | Notes / source |
|---|---|---|---|
Simplified Mode (non‑world UI) | Yes – users can toggle between immersive 2.5D and Simplified modes. | No – primarily relies on a "bird's-eye view" of the office. | SoWork emphasizes switching for adoption; Teemyco focuses on the spatial room view. |
AI meeting outputs | SoWork AI automatically captures meeting minutes and action items. | Not stated publicly. | SoWork AI summaries are built-in; Teemyco focuses on standard video connectivity. |
Max active members | Unlimited seats; pricing scales with user count; volume discounts for >100 users. | Pricing listed for up to 250 users; Contact Sales for larger teams. | SoWork offers volume discounts for large teams; Teemyco requires sales contact for >250. |
Integrations | Zapier, Slack, Google & Outlook Calendar, GitHub and more. | Slack & calendar integrations. | SoWork offers broader workflow automation via Zapier. |
Customization | Custom maps, furniture, décor; free custom map for Premium teams >30. | Fully customizable virtual office and purpose-built rooms. | Both offer layout customization; SoWork provides custom map migration for free. |
SSO & SCIM | Available in Enterprise plan (publicly stated in SoWork docs). | Not stated publicly in standard pricing; likely Enterprise. | Verify specifically for Teemyco during trial. |
Mobile / desktop apps | Mobile and desktop apps available (App Store and Google Play). | Desktop & Mobile apps available. | Both platforms support mobile and desktop apps. |
Pricing (per user) | Basic $6/user/mo; Premium 15/user/mo(12 billed annually). | Pay monthly $8/user/mo; Pay yearly $6/user/mo. | SoWork Basic is more affordable on monthly billing ($6 vs $8). |
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).
Teemyco perks
Free 14-day virtual office trial.
Partner Perks Program: Access to discounts on partner software (e.g., AWS, HubSpot, Stripe) as detailed on their perks page*.*
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 summarizes decisions and action items.
SSO vs SCIM – SSO (single sign‑on) allows users to log in with a single identity provider; SCIM automates user provisioning. Both are Enterprise features in SoWork.
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). Teemyco is priced at $8 per user per month (billed monthly) or $6 per user per month (billed yearly).
Plan | Billing | 10 users | 25 users | 50 users | Assumptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SoWork Basic | Monthly | 10×$6 = $60 | 25×$6 = $150 | 50×$6 = $300 | All seats active. |
Annual | 10×$5.40 = $54/mo | 25×$5.40 = $135/mo | 50×$5.40 = $270/mo | Pay annually, 10% discount. | |
SoWork Premium | Monthly | 10×$15 = $150 | 25×$15 = $375 | 50×$15 = $750 | Premium includes AI meeting notes. |
Annual (–20%) | 10×$12 = $120/mo | 25×$12 = $300/mo | 50×$12 = $600/mo | Premium’s annual rate is discounted to $12/user/mo. | |
Teemyco | Monthly | 10×$8 = $80 | 25×$8 = $200 | 50×$8 = $400 | Standard monthly rate. |
Annual | 10×$6 = $60/mo | 25×$6 = $150/mo | 50×$6 = $300/mo | Annual rate discounted to $6/user/mo. |
100‑user list price note: 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.
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. Teemyco offers a 14-day free trial where users can set up a "virtual HQ" quickly.
Navigation clarity – SoWork’s immersive 2.5D interface includes avatars and rooms; the Simplified Mode simplifies navigation for first‑time users. Teemyco utilizes a "bird's-eye view" of the office where users click on rooms to enter or see availability at a glance.
Time to start a meeting – In SoWork, walk up to a colleague’s avatar or click their name to start a video call. In Teemyco, users click on a room to start a call immediately or join when they see others talking.
Admin clarity – SoWork’s Enterprise tier includes role‑based admin controls and SSO/SCIM; roles are clearly defined for admin, member, and guest. Teemyco allows for a branded guest experience and office management, but granular admin roles are not detailed on the public pricing page.
Artistic direction
SoWork – Offers a 2.5D isometric world inspired by The Sims and Animal Crossing, vibrant and customizable. It includes a Simplified Mode for teams preferring a classic UI.
Teemyco – Presents a functional "Office 2.0" aesthetic. It emphasizes purpose-built rooms (e.g., co-working, silence, kitchen) with a flat, top-down view that feels like a digital floor plan rather than a game 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 minimizes friction by integrating chat, meetings, and AI notes into one application; there is no need to juggle multiple tools. Teemyco facilitates ease of use through "purpose-built rooms" (like a "Need help" room) to signal intent, but does not explicitly offer a non-spatial list view for users who may dislike the virtual office interface.
10. Ease of doing business with
Pricing clarity – SoWork clearly lists Basic ($6/user/mo) and Premium ($15/user/mo) with standard annual discounts. Teemyco lists simple pricing at $8/user/mo (monthly) or $6/user/mo (yearly).
Procurement readiness – SoWork offers self‑serve signup and free migration; volume discounts require contacting sales. Teemyco offers self-serve signup for teams under 250 people.
Admin controls – SoWork provides detailed admin roles, SSO/SCIM, and analytics. Teemyco offers customizable office settings and guest branding, but specific enterprise compliance details should be verified during a trial.
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).
Teemyco – Advertises "World class virtual office support" included in their plan.
Verify during trial – Test response times via chat or email to ensure they meet your team's SLAs.
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. Teemyco provides a desktop app which may help with performance management, but visual virtual offices generally consume more resources than standard text-based tools. 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 emphasizes deeper integrations and analytics, suggesting a focus on productivity and organizational insights. Teemyco positions itself as "Office 2.0," focusing on culture, branded guest experiences, and room-based collaboration features like double screen-sharing. Teams prioritizing work‑grade AI and analytics may prefer SoWork’s direction.