An honest, side-by-side comparison of pricing, flexibility, and who each is actually built for. No marketing fluff.
| Feature | FloorKey | WeWork |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per sq ft, per day ✓ More flexible |
Monthly membership or desk fee |
| Minimum commitment | None — book by the day ✓ No lock-in |
1–12 month contracts |
| Transparent pricing | Yes — price shown upfront before you book ✓ No surprises |
Varies; often requires a sales call |
| Cities | Austin, NYC, Denver (more coming) | 100+ cities worldwide ✓ More locations |
| Best for | Periodic meetings, off-sites, project sprints, team pop-ups | Full-time office replacement, daily work hub |
| Hidden fees | None — 10% service fee shown at checkout ✓ All-in price |
Setup fees, printing, parking, conference room extras |
| Cancellation policy | Free up to 48 hours before check-in ✓ Flexible |
Varies by contract; often 30–90 day notice |
| Booking experience | Online, instant — under 3 minutes ✓ No sales process |
Online + sales team for private offices |
| Space size | Full floors — 500 to 10,000+ sq ft | Hot desks, private offices, and full floors |
| Community & networking | Focused workspace (no community layer) | Events, community managers, shared lounges ✓ If you want it |
FloorKey was designed for teams that don't need an office 5 days a week — but still need the right space when it matters. If you're running a quarterly planning session, hosting a client meeting, or bringing a distributed team together for a sprint, paying a monthly WeWork membership for a desk you use 3 days a month is a bad deal.
With FloorKey, you book what you need: a specific floor, specific dates, exact square footage. The price is shown upfront — per sq ft per day — before you ever enter your credit card. No quotes, no negotiation, no surprises. Service fee is 10% and is listed at checkout. That's it.
Bottom line: if your team uses office space periodically rather than daily, FloorKey is the cheaper, simpler option with no strings attached.
WeWork makes sense when your team needs a full-time, permanent office presence. If you're a 20-person team that works in-person Monday through Friday and needs a consistent home base with all the trimmings — mailroom, phone booths, front desk reception, on-site community events — WeWork's monthly membership model is built for that.
WeWork also has a decisive advantage on global coverage. With locations in 100+ cities across every major market, they're the clear choice for companies with international offices or employees who travel frequently and need drop-in access anywhere in the world. FloorKey is growing, but we're honest about where we operate today: Austin, NYC, and Denver.
Most companies don't need a lease — they need the right space at the right time. FloorKey is built for exactly that: pay-per-use, transparent pricing, instant booking, no contracts.
If you're evaluating WeWork because you need flexible space without a long-term commitment, FloorKey is worth a look first. Browse available floors in Austin, New York, and Denver — prices are live on the site, no form required.
For periodic use — meetings, project sprints, or occasional off-site days — FloorKey is almost always cheaper. You pay per square foot per day with no monthly commitment, no setup fees, and no hidden charges. WeWork's monthly desk memberships start around $300/month regardless of how often you actually show up.
No. FloorKey has zero minimum commitment. Book by the day, week, or month — cancel free up to 48 hours before your start date. WeWork typically requires 1–12 month contracts for private offices.
FloorKey charges per square foot per day — the price is shown upfront before you book, with no sales calls required. WeWork pricing varies widely by location, tier, and contract length, and often requires contacting sales for a quote on private offices.
FloorKey currently operates in Austin TX, New York City, and Denver CO. More cities are in the pipeline. Browse available spaces at getfloorkey.com/search.
Yes — that's one of the most common use cases. FloorKey spaces range from 500 to 10,000+ square feet, making them ideal for team off-sites, company all-hands, client workshops, and project sprints. You book the full floor, set your dates, and walk in on day one.