See how open for offer stacks up against Rightmove, Zoopla, and Purplebricks. We're not a listing portal — we're a data marketplace.
| Feature | open for offer | Rightmove | Zoopla | Purplebricks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee (sellers)★ | Free to test, £9.99/mo DIY | Paid via agent (1–3% + VAT) | Paid via agent (1–3% + VAT) | £999 upfront (inc. VAT) |
| Buyer fees | Free, always | Free to browse | Free to browse | Free to browse |
| Off-market properties★ | ||||
| AI property valuation | Basic estimates | Estimates available | ||
| Buyer credentials visible★ | ||||
| Direct buyer-seller messaging | Limited | |||
| Seller privacy controls★ | ||||
| Full address published | ||||
| Contract lock-in | Agent contract (12–16 wk typical) | Agent contract | ||
| Revenue model | £9.99/mo DIY or 0.5–0.8% managed | Agent pays for listing presence | Agent pays for listing presence | Upfront fixed fee |
★ Key differentiator — only available on open for offer
Traditional property portals like Rightmove and Zoopla are listing aggregators. They charge estate agents thousands of pounds per month to display properties that are already on the market. They don't own the data — they just show it. That cost gets passed down to sellers through higher agent fees.
open for offer is a data marketplace. We have 14.1 million UK property addresses in our database — including off-market properties that have never been listed. Sellers can gauge demand passively, build a queue of serious buyers, and only engage when an offer excites them — without viewings, photos, or agent fees.
The fundamental difference: we make buyer credentials and seller intent transparent from the beginning. Buyers can see what sellers want. Sellers can see who's serious. Both sides save time and money by removing the opacity that exists in traditional property transactions.
Browse properties or test the market with your own home — both are free to start.