Lobby Directories: Digital or Analog?
Compare the 5-year cost of commercial digital directories versus static slat systems. Factor in design fees, reprinting costs, and facilities labor.
Static Directory
Initial Costs
Recurring Costs
Per directory update round
Coordination + Install
Year 1 Total
$--
5-Year Total
$--
Digital Directory
Initial Costs
Commercial grade (16/7 or 24/7)
$0 if built-in
Recurring Costs
Year 1 Total
$--
5-Year Total
$--
📊 5-Year Comparison Results
Break-Even Point
-- months
When digital pays for itself
5-Year Savings
$--
With digital vs static
Annual Savings
$--
After break-even
Labor Hours Saved
-- hrs
Per year across all locations
💡 Hidden Costs You Might Miss
Lead Times
Static: 2-3 weeks for design/print/install. Digital: Instant updates.
Tenant Experience
Outdated directories frustrate visitors and look unprofessional. Digital allows welcome messages.
Design Overhead
Static requires designer for every name change. Digital CMS uses templates.
Flexibility
Show events, news, or weather alongside tenant list. Not possible with static.