spacebly vs Rightmove
spaceblyvsRightmove
Flex-first. Live. Direct to the operator.
Rightmove is a generalist property portal stitched together by agents. spacebly is purpose-built for flexible office space, with live availability and no middleman.
Verdict: Pick spacebly if you want flex office space without agents. Pick Rightmove if you're hunting for traditional leasehold property and don't mind agent chains.
spacebly
Why teams pick spacebly
- Built only for flex office — no residential, no conventional leases, no agent chains.
- Live desk counts and prices kept fresh by the operators themselves.
- Message the operator directly. No agent gatekeeper.
Rightmove
Where Rightmove still works
- If you're searching for a traditional leasehold building, not flex space.
- If you already work with a commercial agent who lists there.
spacebly vs Rightmove — at a glance
Both surface office listings. Only one is built for how flex space actually works.
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spacebly
Rightmove
Category focus
Flexible offices, coworking, managed space
Everything from shops to warehouses to leasehold offices
Who lists the space
The operator who runs the building
Commercial agents representing the landlord
Live availability
Live desk counts, updated by operators
Static listings refreshed by agents
Pricing visibility
Headline per-desk price on every listing
Often "price on application"
Who you contact
The operator directly
An agent who relays your enquiry
Suited for
1–500 desk flexible requirements
Conventional leasehold transactions
Fees
Cashback by spacebly for tenants
Agent fees / leasehold negotiation fees apply
Feature-by-feature
Feature
spacebly
Rightmove
Built specifically for flex office
Live operator-managed inventory
Direct operator messaging
Headline per-desk pricing on every listing
Filter by team size / move-in date
Conventional leasehold listings
Residential and other property types
How each platform makes money
spacebly — operator subscription
- Operators pay a 10% success fee or a flat subscription. Tenants get Cashback by spacebly.
- No agent fee, no completion commission.
- Headline price is the actual price.
Rightmove — agent listing fees
- Commercial agents pay Rightmove to list properties.
- Agents earn separate fees from landlords on completed leases.
- Pricing is often hidden behind "POA" (price on application).
Which one is right for you?
Choose spacebly when…
- You want a flexible office — coworking, private office or managed floor.
- You want live availability you can trust.
- You want to skip agents and talk to the building.
- You want pricing you can compare side-by-side.
Choose Rightmove when…
- You're hunting for a conventional leasehold building.
- You're searching across property types beyond office.
- You already have an agent driving the process.
FAQs
Built for flex office, not for everything else.
Live inventory. Direct to operator. No agents in the loop.