Beds24 is a highly configurable European channel manager, loved by pros for advanced rules and integrations. Bookiply sells a turnkey service: they create listings, manage channels and handle guest support for a commission. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Beds24 | Bookiply |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | ≈€11 per property/month (bundles plus paid modules such as automation, API, booking engine) | 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination |
| Onboarding | Detailed setup for rates, restrictions and OTA mapping — expect 1 to 2 days of adjustments | Bookiply team builds listings, arranges photo shoots and trains you quickly (2–3 weeks) |
| Calendar sync | Numerous API connectors plus iCal with granular rate and availability control | Bookiply manages the channel manager for you; limited access to fine-tuning |
| Direct bookings | Customisable booking engine, payments through external gateways (Stripe, PayPal…) | No owner-branded mini-site; OTA distribution handled by Bookiply takes priority |
| Operations | Automatic tasks and ICS exports, no mobile checklists or team app | Simple portal to monitor bookings, no built-in checklists or field tracking |
| Support | Ticket support in EN/DE, detailed docs, active user forum | Local account manager with multilingual guest support |
| Data & analytics | Detailed financial reports, multiple exports, full API | Provided reports with limited raw exports or customisation |
Beds24 focuses on: configurable channel manager with many OTAs, derived rates and advanced automations ; a la carte pricing with paid modules (automation, API, booking engine). Bookiply stands out with: done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you ; commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
Clear scheduling, mobile checklists and unlimited exports to run your stays without commission.
