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Cynoia vs. OneDesk: Focused Team Collaboration, Not Hybrid Complexity
Streamline internal teamwork without the overhead of OneDesk's combined project & help desk system.
Made for Africa
Looking for a simpler OneDesk alternative? Discover how Cynoia focuses purely on team collaboration without complex help desk features, designed for African business needs.
Looking for a simpler OneDesk alternative? Discover how Cynoia focuses purely on team collaboration without complex help desk features, designed for African business needs.
Simplicity
Clear Focus, Easier Adoption
Meetings that make sense
OneDesk's combination of project management and help desk features can create complexity and a steeper learning curve. Cynoia focuses solely on team collaboration—Projects, Chat, Calls, Notes, Calendar—making the interface intuitive and adoption significantly faster for teams who primarily need internal coordination, not external support ticketing.
OneDesk's combination of project management and help desk features can create complexity and a steeper learning curve. Cynoia focuses solely on team collaboration—Projects, Chat, Calls, Notes, Calendar—making the interface intuitive and adoption significantly faster for teams who primarily need internal coordination, not external support ticketing.
OneDesk's combination of project management and help desk features can create complexity and a steeper learning curve. Cynoia focuses solely on team collaboration—Projects, Chat, Calls, Notes, Calendar—making the interface intuitive and adoption significantly faster for teams who primarily need internal coordination, not external support ticketing.
Essential Features
All You Need for Teamwork
Your time, your way
If your primary need isn't integrated customer support ticketing, OneDesk includes features you may not use. Cynoia provides the essential suite for internal project execution and communication without the extra help desk modules. This keeps the platform lean and ensures your team focuses on core deliverables without navigating unnecessary complexity.
If your primary need isn't integrated customer support ticketing, OneDesk includes features you may not use. Cynoia provides the essential suite for internal project execution and communication without the extra help desk modules. This keeps the platform lean and ensures your team focuses on core deliverables without navigating unnecessary complexity.
If your primary need isn't integrated customer support ticketing, OneDesk includes features you may not use. Cynoia provides the essential suite for internal project execution and communication without the extra help desk modules. This keeps the platform lean and ensures your team focuses on core deliverables without navigating unnecessary complexity.
Optimized Performance
Lightweight & Mobile-Ready
Everyone in sync
OneDesk's broader feature set may lead to a heavier application, potentially impacting performance on low bandwidth or mobile devices. Cynoia is designed for African infrastructure realities, ensuring a lightweight, responsive experience even on basic smartphones or variable internet connections. Your team stays productive anywhere, without frustrating load times.
OneDesk's broader feature set may lead to a heavier application, potentially impacting performance on low bandwidth or mobile devices. Cynoia is designed for African infrastructure realities, ensuring a lightweight, responsive experience even on basic smartphones or variable internet connections. Your team stays productive anywhere, without frustrating load times.
OneDesk's broader feature set may lead to a heavier application, potentially impacting performance on low bandwidth or mobile devices. Cynoia is designed for African infrastructure realities, ensuring a lightweight, responsive experience even on basic smartphones or variable internet connections. Your team stays productive anywhere, without frustrating load times.
Cost-Effectiveness
Pay for Collaboration, Not Extras
Google Calendar integration
With OneDesk, you might pay for help desk capabilities your team doesn't fully utilize. Cynoia's pricing reflects its focus on core team collaboration, offering exceptional value. Our generous free Community Plan and affordable paid tiers ensure you invest only in the tools that directly boost your team's productivity and coordination.
With OneDesk, you might pay for help desk capabilities your team doesn't fully utilize. Cynoia's pricing reflects its focus on core team collaboration, offering exceptional value. Our generous free Community Plan and affordable paid tiers ensure you invest only in the tools that directly boost your team's productivity and coordination.
With OneDesk, you might pay for help desk capabilities your team doesn't fully utilize. Cynoia's pricing reflects its focus on core team collaboration, offering exceptional value. Our generous free Community Plan and affordable paid tiers ensure you invest only in the tools that directly boost your team's productivity and coordination.
Relevant Use Case
Built for Internal Team Success
Total schedule control
OneDesk bridges internal work and external support. Cynoia is laser-focused on empowering internal teams to plan, communicate, and execute projects effectively. For most African businesses needing to improve internal operations, Cynoia directly addresses the core challenge without introducing external-facing complexity that might not fit local customer interaction styles.
OneDesk bridges internal work and external support. Cynoia is laser-focused on empowering internal teams to plan, communicate, and execute projects effectively. For most African businesses needing to improve internal operations, Cynoia directly addresses the core challenge without introducing external-facing complexity that might not fit local customer interaction styles.
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6

Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1

Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0

Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5

Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2

Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7

El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8

Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5

Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9

Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6

Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9

Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4

Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6

Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1

Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0

Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5

Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2

Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7

El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8

Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5

Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9

Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6

Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9

Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4

Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
Teams that have transformed the way they work with Cynoia

From startups to large companies, Cynoia is the choice of thousands of teams in Africa and around the world to simplify their project management and maximize their productivity. Join them and transform your work management now.

CHIHEB N.
Data Analyst
"Great all-in-one application with easy Google integration. The setup was simple, and team chat and video conferencing work very well. I've heard that other integrations are coming soon. "
4.6

Harley D.
Associate
"Push the boundaries with innovative technology. I love the variety of features that work for different industries. It simplifies everything while remaining intuitive and integrating well with our existing tools."
4.1

Ghofrane G.
Data scientist & Product owner
"Being a product manager means I need speed. I love the pace at which I can set goals, assign tasks, and connect team members. Perfect when we are constantly on the move!"
5.0

Sapthasagar H.
Software Developer
"A solid cloud platform for professional communication. Keeps conversations private and confidential while providing practical features like file sharing, video calls, and mobile access."
4.5

Lahka A.
Account Manager / Admin
"Cynoia offers many useful features for organizing teams and managing projects. I really appreciate the ease of use of the interface - no difficult learning curve."
4.2

Abhishek K.
"Their expertise in software development is truly impressive. They create customized solutions that perfectly align with the needs of clients, transforming the operational efficiency of businesses."
4.7

El Kassab M.
Manager
"Makes collaboration and management easier. Ideal for tracking team tasks and ongoing work assessment. Efficient, clear, and simple to use platform."
4.8

Meriem B.
Business Development Manager
"Cynoia helps me stay organized and simplifies teamwork. The detailed statistics allow us to track our progress at AIESEC and identify where we need to improve, leading to better planning and better results."
4.5

Seif Z.
Vice Président - Human Resources
"I used Cynoia for teamwork at AIESEC and found it easy to understand. Really flexible too - it adapted perfectly to our team's needs without any hassle."
4.9

Aamir A.
"The secure messaging system is a huge advantage - it allows our team to collaborate while maintaining confidentiality. Screen sharing, calls, and file sharing work perfectly, and the Google integration is excellent."
4.6

Didier T.
Développeur logiciel
"Before Cynoia, we were wasting time juggling email inboxes and calendars, missing client meetings. Now everything is centralized in a single interface - we find information more quickly and have doubled our B2B conversion rate!"
4.9

Yasmine S.
Head of Business Development
"It has simplified our project management and team communication. The user-friendly design and easy integration with our other tools have seriously improved our productivity."
4.4

Amal A.
Finance and space manager
"Managing our community of 300 people has become much easier with Cynoia's customized platform. Their team is incredibly responsive, and I love how it integrates with our more technical management solutions."
4.2
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
The only tab your team needs open
One login — all your tools — up to 80% less costs
The all-in-one workspace for all your team's projects, chats, video calls, notes, files, and calendar.
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Pricing Plans
Cynoia helps teams of all sizes work smarter, achieve goals, and save money.
Start for free. Explore all the features for 14 days, no credit card required.
Monthly
Annual -16.67%
Community Plan
Small teams looking to test Cynoia and simplify their collaboration.
Free
What's included
Up to 10 team members
500 project tasks maximum
5 dedicated chat channels
Full access to chat history
1 dedicated video conference room (up to 10 participants)
100 team notes (without public sharing)
100 personal notes (without public sharing)
Support through helpdesk and FAQs
Plan Pro Team
Expanding teams that need advanced tools to collaborate effectively.
€12
user / per month
What's included
Unlimited number of paying members
Unlimited tasks and projects
Up to 50 chat channels
Full access to chat history
10 dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Email support during business hours
Plan Pro Team Unlimited
Companies seeking comprehensive features and enhanced security.
€249
month (unlimited users)
What's included
Unlimited number of users
Unlimited tasks and projects
Unlimited discussion channels
Complete discussion history
Unlimited dedicated video conference rooms (up to 20 participants per room)
Unlimited team notes (with public sharing)
Unlimited personal notes (with public sharing)
Priority support via live chat and email
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever
Simplify your projects today for free
No credit card · 14-day unlimited free trial · 10 free users forever