Density alternative

Need occupancy counting that goes beyond workplace analytics? Crowd Connected delivers people counting, wayfinding, and spatial intelligence in one composable platform with battery-powered sensors and no installation required.

Location data from a wide area made accessible
Density is a US-based workplace analytics company using radar sensors to measure how people use physical spaces. Their product line includes Entry (doorway counters), Open Area (overhead area sensors), and Waffle (a self-installable plug-and-play sensor for small rooms). Density focuses primarily on corporate workplace optimisation, helping companies right-size offices and reduce real estate costs.
Density strengths

What Density does well

Density has built a strong product for workplace measurement. Their radar technology is privacy first (no cameras, no personally identifiable data), and their Waffle sensor makes small-room counting accessible without professional installation.

Their analytics platform is well-designed for corporate real estate teams making portfolio decisions. If your sole need is understanding occupancy in an office environment, Density is a credible option.

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How we're different

Why Crowd Connected goes further

Crowd Connected counts people through passive Bluetooth detection, not dedicated room sensors. Our battery-powered sensors detect phones and mobile devices passively, converting device signals into accurate people counts using self-calibrating ML algorithms. No cameras, no wired infrastructure.

One sensor infrastructure powers occupancy sensing, tag tracking (for people and assets), and wayfinding from the same hardware. We serve education, events, healthcare, and venues alongside workplace, so you’re not locked into a single-use-case platform. Our pricing is transparent and published on our website.

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Why choose Crowd Connected?

One infrastructure, three capabilities

Occupancy sensing, BLE tag tracking, and indoor wayfinding from the same battery-powered sensors. Build campus-wide or venue-wide spatial intelligence without adding another vendor.

No dedicated room sensors

Detect phones passively via Bluetooth, unlike Density which requires radar sensors in every room. Self-calibrating ML converts device detections into accurate people counts. No cameras, no overhead installation, no cables.

Built for education

Universities, colleges, and campuses need campus-wide coverage. Our platform supports lecture theatre counting, campus wayfinding, library occupancy, building-level analytics, and asset tracking on the same infrastructure.

Privacy first

No cameras, anonymised device detection, and full control over data collection boundaries. Venue-boundary controls give you precise authority over where sensing is active, with zero personally identifiable data collected.

Frequently asked questions

How does Crowd Connected count people without dedicated sensors in every room?
Our battery-powered Bluetooth sensors passively detect signals from phones and mobile devices. No app needed, no wired sensors. Self-calibrating ML algorithms convert device detections into accurate people counts. One sensor infrastructure covers occupancy sensing, tag tracking, and wayfinding.
Can Crowd Connected provide room-level occupancy data?
Yes. Our sensors provide room-level occupancy including headcounts, dwell time, and peak usage patterns. The difference is we also deliver wayfinding and indoor positioning from the same hardware, giving you complete spatial intelligence without additional vendor integration.
How does pricing compare to Density?
We publish transparent pricing on our website. We are three times cheaper than dedicated Bluetooth gateways and ten times cheaper than Cisco Spaces, with zero calibration required.
Is Crowd Connected suitable for education and campus environments?
Absolutely. We work with universities and educational institutions to provide lecture room occupancy, library utilisation, campus wayfinding, and building-level analytics. Our platform handles the scale and variety of spaces that campuses require, from 50-seat classrooms to 5,000-seat auditoriums.
What about Density's Waffle sensor for small rooms?
Waffle is a clever product for phone booths and small meeting rooms. For similar use cases, we offer battery-powered sensors that require no wiring or professional installation. For larger spaces, our passive detection often eliminates the need for dedicated sensors entirely.
Does Crowd Connected integrate with workplace management systems?
Yes. We provide REST APIs and webhooks for integration with workplace management, building management, and facilities systems. Our composable architecture means you can connect occupancy data to any system you are already using.
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Trusted across education, healthcare, and venues

Proven at scale

Deployed across universities, hospitals, and venues worldwide

Crowd Connected works with organisations across education, healthcare, events, and commercial venues in 30 countries. Each beacon covers 80 to 100 square metres - significantly wider coverage than dedicated room sensors - and the same infrastructure also powers occupancy counting, indoor wayfinding, and tag tracking. Canterbury Christ Church University, Buckinghamshire New University, Oulu University, and Aultman Hospital all use our platform.
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