Private office or coworking?
Coworking did the market a real service: it proved you could work without a ten-year lease or six-figure fit-out costs. But for many teams, the shared open space quickly shows its limits — confidential calls, video meetings, clients to receive, focus.
At YNEO, we chose another model: the flexibility of coworking, the confidentiality of an enclosed office. Here is the comparison, honestly.
| Criterion | YNEO private office | Coworking / open space |
|---|---|---|
| Confidentiality (calls, screens, files) | Total — lockable enclosed office | Limited in open space |
| Image with your clients | Your name, your premises (white label) | The coworking's brand |
| Focus | Under control — your door, your rules | Depends on the crowd |
| Cost for a stable team | Fixed all-inclusive price per office | Per desk — grows with the team |
| Commitment flexibility | 6, 12 or 24 months, renewable | Day to month |
| Spontaneous networking | Shared spaces at some locations | Open space's strong point |
When coworking remains the right choice
Let's be fair: for a nomadic independent who is mainly looking for connection and an occasional base, a day-pass coworking subscription remains unbeatable. If that is your case, it is probably the right tool.
As soon as the team stabilises, calls become sensitive or clients walk through the door, the equation changes: a private office often costs less than a set of fixed desks in a Geneva open space — and it is truly yours, from 8 to 8 and beyond.
The YNEO model
Enclosed, furnished, fully equipped offices, rented all-inclusive from 6 to 24 months, in eleven Geneva buildings. No open-space animation, no imposed services: a space of your own, white label, at a fair price. Meeting rooms (10 hours per month included) cover the collective moments.
Going further
Is a private office much more expensive than coworking?
For equivalent desks, often not: three fixed desks in a Geneva open space frequently cost as much as a YNEO private office for the same team — with confidentiality on top. Our offices start at CHF 800.– per month, all inclusive.
Can I keep the flexibility of coworking?
Yes: 6-, 12- or 24-month renewable contracts, low guarantees, quick move-in. Flexibility is our model — only the open-space formula goes away.
What about meeting other entrepreneurs?
Our buildings host several companies and some locations offer shared spaces (cafeteria, terrace). The energy is there — the difference is that you choose when to open your door.