PeerSpace is popularly known as the Airbnb of the events world.
The company is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and operates an online marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to rent out their unused space to individuals looking for unique and created spaces for private or social events.
Whilst PeerSpace is a popular choice of venue rental solution, it is certainly not the only player in the game.
In this article we take a look at the top 7 PeerSpace competitors. Each which provides a peer to peer marketplace for users to book space, each targeting a specific marketplace niche.
Authors Note
Robust marketplaces match high volume consumer demand with dedicated supply, giving both sides the ability to transact in a self-service manner. However, from our research very few venue rental marketplaces are currently operating without physical intermediaries there to match supply and demand. This indicates that there are still challenges to be overcome in this space and opportunities for new entrants.
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1. Giggster, cinematic locations for creators
First on our list of PeerSpace competitors is Giggster.
Just like PeerSpace, Giggster is a peer to peer rental marketplace that connects owners of unique spaces with individuals and businesses seeking venues to rent out for various activities.
What makes Giggster unique is that they target independent filmmakers, photographers and creative professionals looking to film productions. This includes everyone from large production companies such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO who need space for multiple days for professional shoots, through to individual TikTokers looking to rent space for 30 minutes beside a pool.
The requirements for renting space for production shoots is very different from PeerSpace’s target audience. Giggster therefore differentiates itself from PeerSpace by:
- The type of location offered: Giggster offers highly diverse spaces with a focus on cinematic locations. This includes junkyards, empty lots, aeroplane hangers, office buildings and so on.
- Concierge service for high rollers: Giggser offers production companies looking to spend north of $2500 per day a professional service to help organise details of a production shoot. This concierge service includes location scouting, help coordinate pricing, permits, insurance, and site representatives.
- Advanced image search: Giggster makes it easier for their users to find the ideal location with an advanced language to image search.
A screenshot of the Giggster platform is shown below.
A short clip of Giggster’s founding story is shown below.
Giggster stats:
- Founders: Mathieu Goudot, Yuri Baranov, Mike Lipscombe, and Hank Leber are the founders of Giggster
- Founding year: 2016.
- Target audience: Independent filmmakers, photographers and creative professionals.
- Event types: Film and photo shoots, video production, art exhibitions, and creative projects.
- Annual revenue: $15m – $25m
2. Splacer, discover and book unique spaces
Next on our list of PeerSpace competitors is Splacer.
Almost identical in structure to PeerSpace, Splacer is an online marketplace established in Tel Aviv by professional architects Adi Biran and Lihi Gerstner in 2014. The founders drew inspiration from the architecture of the Kibbutz, a unique form of collective community that was the predominant form of social organization in the early years of Israel. Similar to a summer camp,the Kibbutz is made up of small cottages for individuals alongside shared dining halls and recreational facilities. Architecturally, the Kibbutz places an emphasis on shared living space which is very different from Western norms.
Splacer targets creative professionals, artists, designers, filmmakers, photographers, and individuals seeking unique and unconventional spaces for creative projects, events, and gatherings. The platform places an emphasis on enabling creatives to book unique venues that appeal to users who value creativity, aesthetics, and experiential environments.
To achieve this vision, Splacer offers:
- Curated venue supply: Splacer employs professional architects to curate the supply of space on their website to ensure that every space uploaded is truly unique.
- Friends of Splacer: This is a community of creative and service providers that you can hire for an event. This includes musicians, caterers, artists and so on.
While Peerspace and Splacer share nearly identical website designs, Splacer caters to a more specific marketplace niche compared to Peerspace, which offers a broader range of spaces to rent.
Splacer stats:
- Founders: Adi Biran and Lihi Gerstner are the founders of Splacer.
- Founding year: 2014
- Target audience: Creatives, businesses, and individuals seeking unique and stylish event spaces.
- Event types: Pop-up shops, art exhibitions, fashion shows, product launches, and creative events.
- Annual revenue: $10m – $15m
3. Eventup, a TripleSeat solution
EventUp is another great PeerSpace competitor.
The platform offers a diverse selection of venues that are suitable for both corporate and celebratory events. One major difference to PeerSpace is that EventUp operate a subscription model for hosts who pay an annual membership fee to list their properties.
EventUp was founded in 2011 by Tony Adams and is now owned by TripleSeat which is a leading event management software company specializing in venue management and event planning solutions.
In 2023 TripleSeat made the strategic purchase of the SaaS company Attendease which is a tool to help corporations streamline event management. The Attendease SaaS platform offers event planners the ability to create custom event websites, automate event marketing, schedule tasks, handle ticketing and more.
TripleSeat has subsequently combined their marketplace of venues with Attendease. This has created an integrated solution where users of the Attendease SaaS product are able to streamline their event planning, with direct access to the EventUp marketplace of venue listings. This method of combining a SaaS together with a marketplace solution is a common strategy used by marketplace providers.
Eventup stats:
- Founders: Tony Adams is the founder of EventUp
- Founding year: 2011
- Target Audience: Event planners, individuals, and businesses looking for a variety of event venues.
- Event Types: Weddings, corporate events, private parties, team-building activities, and conferences.
- Annual revenue: $10m – $15m
4. Eventective, book spaces and services
Another PeerSpace altnerative is Eventective.
On the renters side, Eventective specializes in party, meeting, and wedding venues. Spaces are available mainly in North America (rather than all around the world, as is the case for Peerspace). The platform uses a request for quote (RFQ) system whereby renters will pick a location and then request to book a reservation.
Once the RFQ is in the system, a sales rep for the marketplace will then reach out to the renter and discuss what it included in the package and offer additional services like catering and photographers to help maximize the renters event space booking.
On the consumer side, Eventective operates a lead based subscription model where hosts and service providers subscribe to different pricing tiers. Each tier corresponds to an average number of inquiries per month.
Eventective stats:
- Founders: Alan Hyman is the founder of Eventective
- Founding year: 2003
- Target Audience: Event planners and individuals looking for a wide range of event venues and services.
- Event Types: Weddings, corporate meetings, parties, conferences, and various social gatherings.
- Annual revenue: $2m – $5m
5. Party Slate, full service event planning
Party Slate is a peer to peer marketplace that focuses on providing stunning spaces for events and celebrations.
As a PeerSpace competitor, the platform focus is on providing an all in one marketplace solution for event planning. This includes venues, expert planners and professional services providers such as caters, hairstyles, photographers and much more. With such a long list of spaces, event planners and service professionals, the platform can be used as a space finder tool or in conjunction with any of the other services on this list.
Different from Eventective (described above), Party Slate gives you the option for a DIY experience or to hire an event planner.
Party Slate Stats:
- Founders: Julie Roth Novack and John Haro.
- Founding year: 2015
- Target audience: Brides, grooms, and couples planning weddings.
- Event types: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagement parties, baby showers and other types of celebration.
- Annual revenue: $2m – $5m
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6. ZipCube, meeting and office spaces for rent
Founded in 2013, Zipcube is a London based p2p marketplace to locate, book and share great spaces online.
Although ZipCube advertises Party space and Private Dinning space, the platform’s primary focus is on offering meeting rooms and office spaces for rent, targeting businesses and professionals who need temporary workspace or meeting facilities. Whether you need an event space for one day, an office for few days or a meeting room for a few hours, Zipcube connects property owners with individuals and businesses looking to find their perfect place to work or organize an event.
ZipCube Stats:
- Founders: Guillaume Santacruz, David Hellard and William Dugdale are the founders of ZipCube.
- Founding year: 2014
- Target audience: Businesses and professionals seeking workspace solutions, such as entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses, and corporate teams.
- Event types: primarily supports business-related events such as meetings, conferences, workshops, and temporary workspace solutions for professionals.
- Annual revenue: $2m – $5m
7. Here Comes The Guide
Last on our list of PeerSpace competitors is the online marketplace Here Comes The Guide.
This platform is entirely focused on couples who want to get married in non-traditional locations. As such, it offers an extensive list of wedding venues, as well as useful resources and ideas to help consumers plan their weddings. Each venue listed on Here Comes The Guide offers a range of packages for the wedding which can include catering and other services although unlike some of the other platforms on our list, these packages are created and implemented by the venue.
Here Comes The Guide Stats:
- Founders: Lynn Broadwell founded Here Comes The Guide
- Founding year: 1989
- Target audience: Couples who want to get married in non-traditional locations.
- Event types: weddings.
- Annual revenue: $6m
PeerSpace operates in venue rental space, however there is some overlap here with event marketplaces. Here are a few of those – in case you’re interested.
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