Stayplace vs Smoobu
As of: 2026-04-30
Smoobu is DACH-native like us — and the cheapest subscription software on the market at €29/mo.
Stayplace is free tier + results-based — €0/mo, you only pay on bookings.
Smoobu has the more mature channel manager. Stayplace has a WhatsApp inbox, AI, and a guest-data CRM that Smoobu doesn't.
Key figures at a glance
| Stayplace | Smoobu | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Commission + opt. subscription | Subscription |
| Commission | 7% (Free), 5% (Pro) | 0–0.9 % |
| Monthly fee | €0 (Free), €29 (Pro) | from €29 |
| HQ | Northern Germany | Berlin, DE |
| Founded | 2026 | 2013 |
Pricing example
Free: €0/mo + 7% commission, Pro: €29/mo + 5% commission
Smoobu Professional Flex: €29/mo (~per property)
Bottom line: Smoobu charges monthly per property. With 3 properties, you're quickly at €87/mo, even if not a single booking has come in. With Stayplace, you only pay when you earn.
What Smoobu does well — and where it falls short
Strengths
- ✓DACH-native
- ✓Cheapest subscription entry point in the market
- ✓Mature channel manager
- ✓Backed by SiteMinder
Limitations
- !Subscription from day one
- !Mixed customer support reviews
- !Booking widget is cumbersome to integrate into external sites
- !No WhatsApp, no AI inbox
- !No guest-data CRM
Who should choose what
Stayplace is right for you if:
- →You're starting out with fewer than 5 properties
- →You want a WhatsApp inbox + AI-assisted replies
- →You need a guest-data CRM with memory
- →You want a beautiful landlord website out of the box
Smoobu is right for you if:
- →You have 5+ properties across 3+ channels
- →You need the Smoobu channel manager (Airbnb/Booking sync)
- →You're ready for a monthly subscription regardless of revenue
Questions we get a lot
Which channel manager is better?
Smoobu, clearly — they've been building this since 2013. At Stayplace, it's on the roadmap. If channel sync is your top priority, go with Smoobu.
Does Smoobu have a WhatsApp inbox?
No. Smoobu relies on email plus its own messaging tool. Stayplace integrates the WhatsApp Business API directly — inquiries land in your inbox, and AI helps you reply.
Which tool is more GDPR-compliant?
Both are DACH-native. We host in the EU (Frankfurt), have data-processing agreements ready to download, and provide legal-notice/privacy-policy/T&C templates. Smoobu is similar.
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