Alternatives to Hubble for UK office search
The main alternatives to Hubble for UK office search are other marketplaces such as Spacebly, Rubberdesk and Wezoo, free tenant brokers such as My New HQ and Workthere, commercial property portals such as Rightmove, and booking direct with operators such as Regus, Spaces and WeWork. They differ mainly in who pays and whether an adviser is involved.
Last updated 8 October 2026. Facts about each company are taken from its own website on the date shown in the sources.
Hubble (hubblehq.com) is a UK workspace marketplace with advisers. It's free for tenants, and operators pay it commission when a deal completes. Here are the other main ways to find office space in the UK.
| Option | Type | What tenants pay | What operators pay | Coverage (as stated by the company) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubble | Marketplace with advisers | Nothing for advice and negotiation [1] | Free to list. 10% of the first 12 months' rent for private offices; 10% to 20% per on-demand booking [2] | 871+ UK workspaces, 499+ in London [1] |
| Spacebly | Marketplace, enquire with the operator directly | Nothing. Every tenant who signs gets Cashback by Spacebly | 10% success fee on signed deals, or a flat monthly subscription with 0% commission | UK-wide |
| Rubberdesk | Serviced office marketplace | Nothing; "the price you pay is the operator's own" [3] | Free to list; commission on business introduced (rate not published) [3] | 8,691 offices across the UK [3] |
| Wezoo | On-demand booking: meeting rooms, day offices, desks | The booking price set by the venue [4] | Free to list; commission not published [5] | Europe, including London [4][5] |
| My New HQ | Office broker | Nothing [6] | Commission when a deal completes (rate not published) [6] | UK, with London its largest market; 5,283 live offices [6] |
| Workthere (Savills) | Flexible office broker | Nothing [7] | Free to list; fee not published [7] | Over 6,000 office spaces worldwide [7] |
| Rightmove Commercial | Commercial property portal | Nothing to search | Advertisers buy listing packages [8] | UK commercial property of all types [8] |
| Regus and Spaces (IWG) | Workspace operators; book direct | The operator's price | Not applicable when you book direct | About 4,000 locations in around 120 countries [9] |
Marketplaces
Spacebly lists serviced, managed and private offices, coworking and meeting rooms, and you enquire with the operator directly. Tenants never pay, and every tenant who signs gets Cashback by Spacebly. Operators choose how to pay: list free and pay a 10% success fee only when a tenant signs, or pay a flat monthly subscription and keep 100% of every deal. Compare Spacebly and Hubble.
Rubberdesk is a UK serviced office marketplace. It's free for tenants and is paid by the operator when a deal completes.
Wezoo is for booking by the hour or day: meeting rooms, day offices and desks. Prices are set by each venue.
Office brokers
Brokers give you an adviser who shortlists offices, arranges viewings and negotiates for you. They're free for tenants and paid by the operator when you sign.
My New HQ is a UK office brokerage for teams of 10 to 1,000+. Workthere is the flexible office brokerage of Savills, launched in the UK in 2017.
Property portals
Rightmove Commercial lists commercial property to let and for sale across the UK, including offices. It suits conventional leases as well as flexible space.
Booking direct with operators
Most operators take enquiries on their own websites. Regus and Spaces are brands of IWG, which runs about 4,000 locations worldwide. WeWork also takes enquiries direct. Regus, Spaces and WeWork buildings are also listed on Spacebly. See how to rent office space direct.
Which should you use?
- You want someone to run the search and negotiate: a broker, or Hubble's advisers.
- You want to see prices and talk to operators yourself: a marketplace such as Spacebly or Rubberdesk, or the operator's own website.
- You need a room or desk for a day: an on-demand platform such as Wezoo.
- You're looking for a conventional lease: a property portal such as Rightmove Commercial, or a letting agent.
Frequently asked questions
What are the alternatives to HubbleHQ for UK office search?
The main alternatives to Hubble for UK office search are other marketplaces such as Spacebly, Rubberdesk and Wezoo, free tenant brokers such as My New HQ and Workthere, commercial property portals such as Rightmove, and booking direct with operators such as Regus, Spaces and WeWork. They differ mainly in who pays and whether an adviser is involved.
Is Hubble free for tenants?
Yes. Hubble says its advice, recommendations and help with negotiations come at no extra cost to tenants. Operators pay Hubble commission when a deal completes: 10% of the first 12 months' rent for private offices, and 10% to 20% per booking for on-demand spaces.
Which Hubble alternatives are free for tenants?
Spacebly, Rubberdesk, My New HQ and Workthere are all free for tenants, and Rightmove is free to search. They're paid by operators or advertisers instead. On on-demand platforms such as Wezoo you pay the booking price set by the venue.
What's the difference between an office broker and an office marketplace?
A broker gives you an adviser who shortlists offices, arranges viewings and negotiates, and is paid by the operator when you sign. A marketplace lets you search listings yourself. Some, like Hubble, combine both.
How is Spacebly different from Hubble?
Both are free for tenants. On Spacebly you enquire with the operator directly, and every tenant who signs gets Cashback by Spacebly. Operators choose how to pay: list free and pay a 10% success fee only when a tenant signs, or pay a flat monthly subscription and keep 100% of every deal.
Can I book Regus or Spaces offices direct?
Yes. Regus and Spaces are brands of IWG, which takes enquiries and bookings on its own websites. Regus and Spaces buildings are also listed on Spacebly.
Sources (all checked 7 October 2026)
- Hubble, home page. https://hubblehq.com/
- Hubble, "How can I list my space with Hubble?" (dated 24 April 2026). https://help.hubblehq.com/en/articles/6380255-how-can-i-list-my-space-with-hubble
- Rubberdesk, home page. https://rubberdesk.co.uk/
- Wezoo, "Book a last-minute meeting room in London". https://wezoo.com/insights/last-minute-meeting-room-london
- Wezoo, "Become a host". https://wezoo.com/become-a-host
- My New HQ, home page and FAQs. https://mynewhq.com/
- Workthere, home page and FAQs. https://www.workthere.com/en-gb/ and https://www.workthere.com/glossary/
- Rightmove, Commercial advertising. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/c/commercial-advertising/
- Wikipedia, International Workplace Group. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workplace_Group