Beds24 is a highly configurable European channel manager, loved by pros for advanced rules and integrations. Smoobu is appreciated for its website generator and classic automations. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Beds24 | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | ≈€11 per property/month (bundles plus paid modules such as automation, API, booking engine) | Plans starting at €19/month |
| Onboarding | Detailed setup for rates, restrictions and OTA mapping — expect 1 to 2 days of adjustments | Not available |
| Calendar sync | Numerous API connectors plus iCal with granular rate and availability control | Not available |
| Direct bookings | Customisable booking engine, payments through external gateways (Stripe, PayPal…) | Generated showcase website + Smoobu booking engine (limited customization) |
| Operations | Automatic tasks and ICS exports, no mobile checklists or team app | Not available |
| Support | Ticket support in EN/DE, detailed docs, active user forum | Multilingual email/chat support |
| Data & analytics | Detailed financial reports, multiple exports, full API | Standard reports, basic CSV exports |
| Calendar | Not available | Classic multi-property view |
| Team management | Not available | Email/SMS notifications and basic contractor app |
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). Smoobu stands out with: accessible interface and transparent pricing from €19/month ; generated website and automated guest messaging. 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.
