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Rightmove alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll real estate portals

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Rightmove: private sellers and landlords can't list directly, and UK-focused; overseas section is limited to a few countries. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rightmove, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SpareRoom currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SpareRoom logoSpareRoomFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 442.3
  1. SpareRoom logo

    1. SpareRoomTop pick

    Best for: Renters and landlords in the UK or big US cities looking for a room or a flatmate

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rightmove

    Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

    Pros

    • Free to post room and room-wanted ads
    • London search by commute, tube line or zone
    • Moderators review ads seven days a week

    Cons

    • Free users can't contact some new ads straight away without paying
    • Focused on rooms; few whole-property listings
    • Only the UK and selected US cities on this site
    Visit SpareRoom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SpareRoom a good Rightmove alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free ads
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026spareroom.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid upgrades
    Ad boost and early access
    Checked Nov 8, 2026spareroom.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Founder
    Rupert Hunt
    Checked Nov 8, 2026spareroom.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Moderation
    Ads checked 7 days a week
    Checked Nov 8, 2026spareroom.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)

The best Rightmove alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

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Best Rightmove alternative for most people

SpareRoom

Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

SpareRoom logo

Best Rightmove alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SpareRoom

Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

SpareRoom logo

Best Rightmove alternative for iPhone and Android

SpareRoom

Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

SpareRoom logo

Best Rightmove alternative for working in the browser

SpareRoom

Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

Rightmove alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rightmove?

SpareRoom ranks first right now. Better if you want a single room or a flatmate rather than a whole property.

Rightmove vs SpareRoom: what's the difference?

Rightmove is free to use; SpareRoom is free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Rightmove free?

Rightmove is free to use. Sold house prices: Yes. Checked on Rightmove's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Rightmove?

Yes. SpareRoom (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Rightmove?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Rightmove?

The complaints we hear most: private sellers and landlords can't list directly; UK-focused; overseas section is limited to a few countries; some homes appear on other portals first.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Rightmove, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.