Private office vs coworking membership

San Francisco has every kind of workspace, from free brand lounges and cafe workspaces to hot desks, hacker houses and full floors. Here is how the main options compare for a startup team.

What is a hot desk?

Any open seat in a shared area. Good for one or two people who are out a lot. You cannot leave things out, and calls happen in phone booths.

What is a dedicated desk?

Your own desk in an open area. You can leave a monitor, but conversations are still public.

What is a private office?

A closed-door, lockable room for your team, with shared meeting rooms and kitchen. You can talk freely, keep equipment and hardware safe, and bring in candidates.

When is a private office worth it?

Usually once a team is 2 or more people who talk all day, handle confidential work, or are interviewing. The cost per desk is higher than a hot desk, but you are paying for a door and a fixed home.

What do private offices cost at StartupHQ?

Private offices at 156 2nd St start at about $700 a month for a 1-desk office and go up to about $5,000 a month for our largest 14-desk offices, with nearly every size in between. Pricing includes furniture, 1GB internet, meeting rooms and building amenities. Current availability: https://www.startuphq.com/156second

What is included at StartupHQ?

Offices are furnished, closed-door and lockable, with 1GB internet. Members share eighteen conference and meeting rooms, plenty of phone rooms, a podcast studio, a games room, a kitchen with coffee and tea, and clubhouse access, with 24/7 keyless entry.

Can we tour?

Email team@startuphq.com or book a tour on our 156 2nd Street page: https://www.startuphq.com/156second

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