spacebly vs Zoopla
spaceblyvsZoopla
A flex-only marketplace, not a property catalogue.
Zoopla is a residential-first portal with a commercial section bolted on. spacebly is built end-to-end for flexible offices, with live operator inventory and Cashback by spacebly.
Verdict: Pick spacebly for flex office. Pick Zoopla if you're casually browsing the wider commercial property market.
spacebly
Why teams pick spacebly
- Specialised for flexible workspace — every filter, every field designed for it.
- Live availability maintained by the operators, not agents.
- Direct messaging with the building. No agent in between.
Zoopla
Where Zoopla still works
- Casual browsing across all commercial property categories.
- Looking at the broader market before you've narrowed to flex.
spacebly vs Zoopla — at a glance
Two very different products. Zoopla is a portal. spacebly is a flex office marketplace.
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spacebly
Zoopla
Primary focus
Flexible offices and managed workspace
Residential property, with a commercial property catalogue
Who lists the space
The operator running the building
Commercial agents acting for landlords
Live availability
Live desk counts maintained by operators
Static listings updated by agents
Pricing visibility
Per-desk pricing on every listing
Frequently "price on application"
Who you contact
The operator directly
An agent who relays your enquiry
Filters for flex
Team size, move-in date, contract length
Generic property filters (sq ft, location)
Fees
Cashback by spacebly for tenants
Agent / leasehold negotiation fees apply
Feature-by-feature
Feature
spacebly
Zoopla
Built specifically for flex office
Live operator-managed inventory
Direct operator messaging
Per-desk pricing on every listing
Filter by team size
Conventional leasehold listings
Residential property
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.
- The price you see is the price you pay.
Zoopla — agent listing fees
- Agents pay Zoopla to feature properties on the portal.
- Agents earn separate fees from landlords on signed leases.
- Many commercial listings hide pricing behind "POA".
Which one is right for you?
Choose spacebly when…
- You know you want flexible workspace, not a conventional lease.
- You want pricing and availability you can act on today.
- You want to message the operator, not chase an agent.
- You care about getting paid back when you sign.
Choose Zoopla when…
- You're browsing the broader commercial market.
- You're looking at property types other than offices.
- You already work with a Zoopla-listed agent.
FAQs
Stop scrolling a property catalogue. Start a flex search.
Live inventory. Direct to operator. No agents.