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SpareRoom alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave SpareRoom: free users can't contact some new ads straight away without paying, and focused on rooms; few whole-property listings. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SpareRoom, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rightmove currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Rightmove logoRightmoveFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 464.8
2Gumtree logoGumtreeFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 352.6
  1. Rightmove logo

    1. RightmoveTop pick

    Best for: Anyone buying or renting in the UK who wants to see the most listings in one place

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from SpareRoom

    The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

    Pros

    • Largest choice of UK homes for sale and to rent
    • Sold house prices and instant valuations built in
    • Free to search, with saved searches and alerts
    • Covers new homes, commercial property and overseas listings

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Rightmove Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Rightmove a good SpareRoom alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Listings
    UK's largest choice of homes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rightmove.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Agent valuation
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rightmove.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Sold house prices
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rightmove.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Overseas property
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rightmove.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Gumtree logo

    2. Gumtree

    Best for: UK sellers of furniture, household items and used cars who want local buyers

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SpareRoom

    Free classifieds with a busy flatshare section and no paid contact tiers.

    Pros

    • Big UK audience for local collection sales
    • Strong cars and vans section with guides and reviews
    • Covers property, jobs, services and pets in one place
    • Free basic listings for most private sellers

    Cons

    • UK site only; other countries run separate Gumtree sites
    • No built-in buyer protection on most local sales
    • Paid upgrades often needed to stand out in busy categories
    Visit Gumtree Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Gumtree a good SpareRoom alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Market
    United Kingdom
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Categories
    Cars, for sale, services, property, pets, jobs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Car guides
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gumtree.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SpareRoom alternative for…

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

Rightmove logo

Best SpareRoom alternative for most people

Rightmove

The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

Rightmove logo

Best SpareRoom alternative for a free option

Rightmove

The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

Gumtree logo

Best SpareRoom alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Gumtree

Free classifieds with a busy flatshare section and no paid contact tiers.

Rightmove logo

Best SpareRoom alternative for iPhone and Android

Rightmove

The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

Rightmove logo

Best SpareRoom alternative for working in the browser

Rightmove

The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

SpareRoom alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SpareRoom?

Rightmove ranks first right now. The UK's biggest portal, better when you want a whole flat rather than a room.

SpareRoom vs Rightmove: what's the difference?

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

Is SpareRoom free?

SpareRoom is free with paid plans.

Is there a free alternative to SpareRoom?

Yes. Rightmove (free) and Gumtree (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SpareRoom?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from SpareRoom?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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