Wilton Plaza vs Regus — Virtual Office Comparison
An honest comparison of Wilton Plaza and Regus/IWG virtual office services. Pricing, features, contracts, and what matters for your business.
Side-by-Side Comparison
How Wilton Plaza and Regus stack up on features, pricing, and value.
| Feature | Wilton Plaza | Regus |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $49/mo | $75-160/mo |
| Setup Fee | $0 | ~$99 |
| Security Deposit | $0 | Service retainer |
| Contract Required | 12 months, transparent terms | 12 months |
| Mail Scan Requests | Included | Not included |
| On-Site Notary | FREE for VO | Not available |
| Conference Room | 2 sessions/mo (VO) | Pay per hour |
| Registered Agent | $99/year (by application) | Not offered |
| Own Building | Established 1973 | Leased |
| Free Parking | Dedicated lot | $125-225/mo |
| Bilingual EN/ES | Yes | No |
| Locations | 1 (Wilton Manors) | 8 (Fort Lauderdale area) |
| FREC Compliant | ✓ | Check |
Detailed Comparison
Regus, part of the IWG group, is the largest flexible workspace provider in the world with thousands of locations. Wilton Plaza is a single, owner-operated building in Wilton Manors. These are fundamentally different models, and each has trade-offs worth understanding before you commit.
Pricing: $49/month vs. $75-160/month
Wilton Plaza's Virtual Office plan costs $49 per month. No setup fee, no security deposit, billed quarterly. Regus virtual office plans in the Fort Lauderdale area range from $75 to $160 per month depending on location and package. Regus also charges a setup fee of approximately $99 and requires a service retainer.
But the sticker price is only part of the cost. At Regus, mail scanning is not included in the base plan. Conference room time is billed per hour. Parking at Fort Lauderdale Regus locations runs $125 to $225 per month. At Wilton Plaza, complimentary mail scan requests, conference room access, parking, and on-site notary are all included in the $49 monthly price.
Over a year, Wilton Plaza costs $588 total. A mid-range Regus plan at $120/month plus the $99 setup fee comes to $1,539 before any add-ons. That is a difference of nearly $1,000 per year, and it grows wider once you factor in parking and per-use fees.
Building Ownership: Established 1973 vs. All Leased
Wilton Plaza's building at 1881 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, is privately owned and managed, established in 1973. Regus has eight locations in the Fort Lauderdale area, but every single one is leased space. That is the Regus business model: they sign long-term leases and sublease to tenants.
This matters because Regus locations close. When a lease expires or becomes unprofitable, Regus exits. It has happened in markets across the country. If your Regus location closes, your business address changes, and you need to update your LLC filing, bank accounts, licenses, contracts, and marketing materials. At Wilton Plaza, your address is permanent for as long as you are a client.
What Regus Does Better
In the interest of a fair comparison, Regus has real advantages. Brand recognition is one: Regus is a known name, and some clients may value being associated with a global brand. Multiple locations mean you can book meeting rooms or day offices in different parts of Fort Lauderdale or other cities. Coworking access through IWG's network gives you workspace options that a single-building provider cannot match.
If you travel frequently and need drop-in workspace in multiple cities, or if you need a prestigious downtown address specifically, Regus may offer features that fit your working style better.
What Wilton Plaza Does Better
Price is the most obvious advantage: $49/month versus $75-160/month, with no setup fee, no deposit, and quarterly billing. But the advantages go deeper.
Free on-site notary is included for Virtual Office clients. Regus does not offer notary at any of its locations. For businesses that handle legal documents regularly, this saves hundreds of dollars per year.
Building ownership eliminates address risk. Your business address at Wilton Plaza will not change because a lease expired. Free parking in a dedicated lot means no monthly parking fees and no searching for a spot when you visit. Conference room access is included for Virtual Office clients — two sessions per month with no hourly charges. Registered agent service at $99/year (by application) keeps everything at one address.
Both providers use 12-month terms, but the experience is different. Wilton Plaza plans run on a transparent 12-month commitment with quarterly or annual billing — no setup fee, no service retainer, no hidden fees, and no surprise rate hikes at renewal. At Regus, the 12-month commitment comes with a setup fee, a service retainer, and add-on charges that grow the bill well beyond the advertised rate.
The Bottom Line
Regus is a global brand with multiple locations and coworking access. If that is what your business needs, it delivers. But if your primary needs are a professional business address, mail scanning, notary, conference room, and parking at the lowest possible price, Wilton Plaza provides significantly more value. The combination of $49/month pricing, free notary, building ownership, free parking, complimentary mail scan requests, and quarterly or annual billing is not available at any Regus location.
Want to see the full list of what is included? Visit our pricing page or call (954) 249-5388 to discuss your specific needs.