This OfficeRnD post argues that using AI to "vibe code" your own coworking software works fine for quick prototypes, but breaks down once you handle real billing, security, and maintenance at scale. It cites a Veracode study showing 45% of AI-generated code introduced a known security vulnerability, plus separate research putting the risk even higher.

The advice is to price out a full year of upkeep, covering bugs, compliance, and integrations like Xero and QuickBooks, before picking a DIY build over an established vendor, using Common Desk's switch to a vendor platform as a real-world example.