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Flat Pricing vs Tiered
Staying vs Smoobu
Smoobu is solid, but their pricing scales with properties. We're flat €49/mo, with US-based support and no hidden fees.
€49
Flat rate vs €40-80 tiered
0%
Commission always
US
Based support team
The hidden trade-off
What Smoobu's low price actually buys you
- No WiFi captive portal — you can't capture guest emails from OTA bookings
- No direct booking re-engagement tools — every repeat guest goes back through OTAs at 15–20% commission
- No upsell marketplace — Smoobu has no built-in way to sell spa, transport, breakfast, or experiences
- Tiered pricing that scales against you: €40 → €60 → €80+ as your portfolio grows
- EU-based support only — limited timezone coverage for US and international operators
Staying's Self-Serve
Stop Paying More as You Grow
€49/month—always. For 1 property or 100.
- €49/month flat—period
- No scaling fees as you grow
- US-based support: Your timezone, fast response
- Dynamic pricing AI included
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Staying | Smoobu | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1 hour | 2-3 hours | |
| Monthly Price | €49/mo | €40-80/mo | |
| Booking Commission | 0% | 0% (3% upsell) | |
| Setup Fee | €0 | $0 | Tie |
| Self-Serve Signup | Tie | ||
| Free Trial | 14 days | 14 days | Tie |
| Dynamic Pricing AI | Add-on | ||
| Digital Keys | Limited | ||
| Guest Portal | Tie | ||
| Channel Manager | Tie | ||
| Direct Booking Engine | Tie | ||
| Housekeeping Management | Tie | ||
| Owner Statements | Tie | ||
| Mobile App | Tie | ||
| US-Based Support | EU-based |
Switch to Staying
Move from Smoobu in a Weekend
1
Export Smoobu data
Download your properties, bookings, and guest history.
2
We import everything
Our team transfers all data with zero data loss.
3
Reconnect channels
Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO reconnected in minutes.
4
US support from day one
Your timezone, fast response, no language barrier.
Honest Assessment
When might Smoobu be the right choice?
Smoobu might make sense if you:
When Smoobu is the right call
- Are based in Germany/EU and prefer local support
- Only have 1-5 properties and want their cheapest tier
- Primarily work with European OTAs and channels
- Don't mind pricing that increases as you grow
But for US-based property managers who want predictable pricing and timezone-friendly support, Staying is the better choice.
Which Staying tier wins vs Smoobu?
Most Smoobu customers fit our Free tier — but you can start anywhere.
Stop Paying More as You Grow
€49/month flat. Unlimited properties. US-based support. Start in 5 minutes.