Staying vs Escapia
Modern vacation rental software to replace legacy Escapia. Better features, better support, 75% less cost.
Year 1 total cost
Escapia requires a $1,000+ setup fee before you pay a dollar of monthly fees. Staying has zero setup costs.
Escapia estimate based on $1,000 setup fee + $200/mo. Actual costs vary by property count and contract.
Escapia Is Showing Its Age
Originally built for Vrbo, Escapia hasn't kept up with modern vacation rental expectations.
- Outdated, clunky interface
- $1,000+ setup fee
- Annual contracts required
- No digital key integration
- Limited mobile functionality
- Business hours support only
Staying Modern Experience
- Beautiful, intuitive interface
- $0 setup—start immediately
- Month-to-month flexibility
- Digital keys for contactless entry
- Full-featured mobile app
- 24/7 support included
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Staying | Escapia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1 hour | 1-2 weeks | |
| Setup Fee | €0 | $1,000+ | |
| Monthly Price | €49/mo | $200+/mo | |
| Contract Length | Month-to-month | Annual | |
| Modern Interface | |||
| Dynamic Pricing AI | Integration only | ||
| Digital Keys | |||
| Guest Portal | Tie | ||
| Direct Booking Engine | Tie | ||
| Channel Manager | Tie | ||
| Vrbo/Airbnb/Booking.com | Tie | ||
| Housekeeping Management | Tie | ||
| Owner Portal | Tie | ||
| Trust Accounting | Tie | ||
| Mobile App | Limited | ||
| API Access | Extra cost | ||
| Free Migration | |||
| 24/7 Support | Business hours |
Switch from Escapia Seamlessly
Export Escapia data
Download your properties, bookings, and guest history.
We import everything
Our team handles the full migration. All reservations, rates, and guest data transferred with zero downtime.
Reconnect channels
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo reconnected in minutes.
Go live same week
No downtime, no lost reservations.
Which Staying tier wins vs Escapia?
Most Escapia customers fit our Growth tier — but you can start anywhere.
Time to Upgrade from Escapia
Modern vacation rental software with modern pricing. Free trial, free migration.