Stayplace vs Airbnb
As of: 2026-04-30
Airbnb gives you reach, but 15.5% commission and no brand of your own.
Stayplace gives you your own booking website with 7% commission on the free tier — and you keep your repeat guests, domain and data.
Running both in parallel is the most common choice: Airbnb for visibility, Stayplace for direct bookings.
Key figures at a glance
| Stayplace | Airbnb | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Commission + opt. subscription | Commission-only |
| Commission | 7% (Free), 5% (Pro) | 14–16 % |
| Monthly fee | €0 (Free), €29 (Pro) | none |
| HQ | Northern Germany | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2026 | 2008 |
Pricing example
€10,000 in booking volume → €700 commission (free tier, 7%)
€10,000 in booking volume → €1,550 commission (Airbnb, 15.5%)
Bottom line: You save €850 per €10,000 in revenue — on direct bookings through Stayplace.
What Airbnb does well — and where it falls short
Strengths
- ✓Massive reach
- ✓Strong brand trust with end customers
- ✓AirCover protection up to $3M USD
- ✓Co-host marketplace
- ✓Mature mobile app
Limitations
- !High commission (15.5% on average)
- !No custom branding for landlords
- !Risk of account suspension with no real appeals process
- !Airbnb owns your guest data
- !Algorithm volatility
Who should choose what
Stayplace is right for you if:
- →You want to build your own brand
- →You have, or want, repeat guests
- →You don't want to depend on an algorithm
- →You want DACH compliance (GDPR, SEPA, VAT) out of the box
Airbnb is right for you if:
- →You need maximum reach and first-time customers
- →You don't want to run your own website
- →You're willing to pay 15% for the platform
“Airbnb gave us reach, but we finally wanted repeat guests who book directly with us — without handing over 15% to a platform.”
Questions we get a lot
Can I use Airbnb and Stayplace at the same time?
Yes, most of our landlords do. You list on both platforms and manage availability centrally — e.g. with iCal sync. Direct bookings come through Stayplace, first-time customers often through Airbnb.
What happens to my Airbnb reviews?
We import your existing Airbnb reviews onto your new Stayplace page — as a verified aggregate rating. Your reputation comes with you.
Do I need technical skills for Stayplace?
No. You can put together your booking website in 10 minutes by clicking — domain, branding, prices, photos. No code editing, no hosting setup.
Ready to build your own booking website?
Free tier from €0/mo. You only pay when someone books.
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