All Comparisons
No Sales Calls vs Mandatory Demos
Staying vs Avantio
Avantio requires sales calls, demos, and custom quotes. Staying shows you the price upfront: €49/month. Sign up today, no meetings required.
€49
Transparent vs hidden
0
Sales calls required
1hr
vs 2-4 week setup
The Enterprise Sales Trap
Avantio Makes You Work for Pricing
Weeks of calls and demos before you see a number
- Founded 2001, software shows its age
- Enterprise sales model (calls, demos, quotes)
- Spain-based with EU timezone support
- Setup fees and implementation costs
Process comparison
Legacy Enterprise vs Modern SaaS
Same features, 10x easier to buy
The Avantio Sales Gauntlet
Total time: 3-6 weeks from inquiry to live
- 1Fill contact form: No pricing on website
- 2Wait for sales rep: Spain timezone (hours delay)
- 3Discovery call: 45-60 minute qualification
- 4Product demo: Another 60 minute call
- 5Custom quote: €200-500+/month typical
- 6Implementation: 2-4 weeks, extra consulting fees
The Staying Self-Serve
Total time: ~1 hour from signup to live
- 1See pricing: €49/mo, right on the website
- 2Sign up free: No credit card, 14-day trial
- 3Try it yourself: Self-guided setup in ~1 hour
- 4Go live: Same day if you want
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Staying | Avantio | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1 hour | 2-4 weeks | |
| Monthly Price | €49/mo | Custom (€€€) | |
| Setup Fee | €0 | Custom ($$$) | |
| Self-Serve Signup | Sales call required | ||
| Free Trial | 14 days | Demo only | |
| Modern UI/UX | Legacy interface | ||
| Dynamic Pricing AI | Add-on module | ||
| Digital Keys | Integration | ||
| US-Based Support | Spain-based | ||
| Guest Portal | Tie | ||
| Channel Manager | Tie | ||
| Direct Booking Engine | Tie | ||
| Housekeeping Management | Tie | ||
| Owner Statements | Tie | ||
| Booking Commission | 0% | 0% | Tie |
Switching from Avantio
Skip the Sales Gauntlet
1
See pricing
€49/mo, right on the website
2
Sign up free
No credit card, 14-day trial
3
Try it yourself
Self-guided setup in ~1 hour
4
Go live
Same day if you want
Honest Assessment
When might Avantio be the right choice?
Avantio might make sense if you:
When Avantio is the right call
- Run 100+ properties and need enterprise-level customization
- Are based in Spain/Europe and work European hours
- Have budget for enterprise pricing (€3,000-6,000+/year)
- Don't mind lengthy sales processes and implementation
But for small-to-medium property managers who value transparency, speed, and modern software, Staying is the obvious choice.
Which Staying tier wins vs Avantio?
Most Avantio customers fit our Growth tier — but you can start anywhere.
Skip the Sales Calls. See the Price. Start Today.
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