Comparing Lana and Spacer for Nigerian gyms, coworking spaces, studios, and shortlets. See which platform actually fits your business.
The Comparison
Here is a direct comparison of what both platforms offer for Nigerian workspace businesses.
If you're running a gym, coworking space, studio, or shortlet apartment in Nigeria and you're evaluating workspace management software, you've likely come across both Lana and Spacer. Both tools help you manage spaces and members — but they're built for different markets and different types of businesses. This comparison breaks down exactly where each platform stands so you can make an informed decision.
| Feature | Lana | Spacer |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Check-in | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paystack Integration | ✓ Native | ? Unclear |
| Gym Management | ✓ Purpose-built | ? Limited |
| Shortlet Management | ✓ Full module | ✓ |
| Studio Management | ✓ Full module | ✗ |
| Free Trial (30 days) | ✓ No card needed | ✗ |
| Nigeria-First Support | ✓ Built for Nigeria | ? Not Nigeria-specific |
| Starting Price | ✓ ₦50,000/mo | Higher |
| Multi-location Support | ✓ | ? Varies by plan |
✓ = confirmed available | ✗ = not available | ? = unclear or limited. Spacer data based on publicly available information as of 2025.
Side by Side
A fair assessment of where each platform is strongest — and where the gaps are.
Use Cases
Lana is the right choice if you're running any of these types of workspace businesses in Nigeria.
Membership plans, QR check-in, visit limits, Paystack billing, attendance analytics
Hot desk management, member access control, recurring billing, occupancy tracking
Reservation calendar, guest KYC, payment tracking, multi-unit portfolio management
Session booking, class scheduling, client memberships, Paystack payments
Session bookings, client profiles, payment collection, attendance tracking
Class packages, monthly memberships, check-in tracking, client management
Why Switch
The case for switching is straightforward. Here's what Nigerian workspace operators consistently point to.
The Nigerian workspace management market is growing fast — more gyms, more coworking spaces, more shortlet buildings, more studios. The platforms that will win in this market are the ones built for how Nigerian businesses actually work: collecting payments via Paystack in naira, managing members who pay monthly by bank transfer or card, running kiosks on Android tablets rather than expensive proprietary hardware, and handling the realities of the Nigerian business environment.
Spacer is a capable platform, but it was built for the international office and coworking market. It assumes payment infrastructure, pricing models, and operating conditions that don't necessarily reflect Nigerian business reality. Most Nigerian operators find that they need to work around Spacer's assumptions rather than benefit from them.
Lana was built from the ground up for Nigerian operators. The Paystack integration isn't a plugin — it's native. The pricing is in naira — not a dollar figure converted at an unfavourable rate. The support team understands that "our power went off during check-in" is a real scenario, not an edge case. And the 30-day free trial means you can verify all of this yourself before spending a single naira.
Pricing
No dollar invoices. No per-booking commissions. Just a flat monthly fee that makes sense for a Nigerian business.
No credit card required
Billed monthly in naira
Billed monthly in naira
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