Price15.5% per booking (with a PMS)Host-only fee: 15.5% for most hosts, mandatory for those using property management software. Without software, split fee: 3% for the host.
Portfolio size
Any host, pro tools from 2 listings
OriginInternational
Features
Who paysHost, or split host/guest
Guest paymentsYes
Damage protectionAirCover, up to $3M
Host payout24 h after check-in
AudienceInternational, general public
Overview
Airbnb is the world's leading platform for booking homestays and furnished holiday rentals. It gives professional managers and property management companies synchronised distribution tools through its official software partner programme (Preferred Software Partners) and its professional interface, Airbnb Pro.
Who it's for
- 15 to 50 listings: property managers starting out or running urban portfolios who want immediate visibility with a global audience.
- 50 to 500+ listings: large managers using direct software connections (API) to centralise messages, reviews and prices.
Key features
- Global distribution network: Direct access to millions of international guests.
- Software Partner Programme: Certified API for syncing calendars, rates, messages and reviews.
- AirCover for hosts: Protection programme including damage protection and liability insurance.
- Professional tools (Pro Tools): Management of pricing rules, differentiated cleaning fees and co-hosts.
Limitations
- Strict rules and account suspensions: Reliance on guest ratings (risk of suspension if the average score drops below 4.3/5).
- Guest refund policy: Arbitration sometimes unfavourable to hosts in on-site disputes.
Alternatives
- Booking.com: European leader in hotel and apartment bookings.
- Vrbo / Abritel: Platform focused on families and long stays.
- Plum Guide: Exclusive selection of high-end homes.
Integrations
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