ChargePoint is built for large charging networks and paid, public charging. If you just need your team to share a handful of workplace chargers fairly, ChargeSlot does that in an afternoon — booking-first, flat-priced, and hardware-agnostic.
ChargePoint is a capable enterprise charging platform: hardware, networks, billing and load management for operators who sell charging at scale. Most offices and buildings don't need any of that. They need a fair way for employees or tenants to book a few shared chargers — without a sales cycle, a multi-year contract, or being locked to one hardware brand. That's the gap ChargeSlot fills.
Both are good at different jobs. Here's where each one fits for workplace and building charging.
| What matters | ChargeSlot | ChargePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Booking-first software for shared chargers | Enterprise charging network & management platform |
| Best fit | Offices, apartment buildings, business parks | Public/commercial networks, paid & DC fast charging |
| Time to launch | Same afternoon, self-serve | Sales process, procurement and install |
| Pricing | First station free forever — additional stations from €9.90/month | Custom enterprise quote; hardware, software & network fees |
| Hardware | Works with any charger brand — no lock-in | Optimized for ChargePoint hardware |
| Booking & fair-use rules | Core feature — time slots, limits, notifications | Not the primary focus |
| Contract | Monthly, cancel anytime | Typically multi-year |
| Support | Self-serve setup + email support | Enterprise account management |
Comparison based on typical positioning. Verify current ChargePoint plans and terms directly.
Start for freeWhy teams switch
No sales calls or installers. Add your chargers, set fair-use rules, invite your team, and start taking bookings today.
Your first station is free forever. Additional stations start at €9.90/month, with no quotes, network fees, or long-term contract.
Keep the chargers you already have, from any brand. ChargeSlot runs the booking layer on top instead of tying you to one vendor.
Being fair
We'd rather you pick the right tool. ChargePoint (or another full CPMS) is the stronger fit when:
Your first charging station is free forever. Additional stations start at €9.90/month, dropping to €7.90 for larger installations — no credit card or sales call to get started.
FAQ
For offices and buildings that just need fair booking of shared chargers, yes — ChargeSlot replaces the booking and management side without the enterprise platform. If you operate a public or paid charging network, ChargePoint remains the better fit; the two solve different problems.
ChargeSlot is hardware-agnostic and manages bookings, rules and notifications on top of your existing chargers. It works alongside any charger brand — you keep your hardware and add a fair booking layer.
ChargeSlot includes the first station free forever, with additional stations from €9.90/month — no custom quote or network fees. ChargePoint is typically an enterprise contract covering hardware, software, and network services.
Most teams are live the same afternoon. There's no hardware to procure or install and no onboarding project — you add your locations and chargers, set fair-use rules, and invite your team.
No. Your first charging station is free forever. Additional stations are billed monthly and can be cancelled anytime; there is no multi-year commitment.
Offices, apartment buildings, business parks, coworking spaces and fleets that share a limited number of chargers and want them used fairly — without the cost and complexity of an enterprise CPMS.
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