OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. BNB Pilot offers a lighter alternative focused on a clear calendar, field coordination and commission-free direct bookings.
Updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | OwnerRez | BNB Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 1Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance) | ✓Starter free (1 property) or Pro €4.99 ex-VAT per month during launch, zero commission |
| Onboarding | 2Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised | ✓iCal import assistant, checklist templates, get started in < 30 minutes |
| Calendar sync | 3API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property | ✓Automated iCal sync (up to every 10 minutes), ICS/CSV exports, conflict detection |
| Direct bookings | 4Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings | ✓BNB Pilot mini-site, instant quotes, secure Stripe payments and local tax handling |
| Operations | 5Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists | ✓Real-time operations board, mobile checklists, photo validation and team alerts |
| Support | 6US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community | ✓Direct FR/EN support, Slack/video calls, replies < 24 business hours |
| Data & analytics | 7Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports | ✓Revenue & occupancy analytics, CSV/ICS exports, change logs |
Week and month views with conflict alerts, notes and checklists on every stay so nothing slips.
Mobile checklists, timestamped photos and co-host validations guide every teammate on site.
Direct booking mini-site with Stripe payments and revenue dashboards to track performance.
Export OwnerRez triggers, taxes and custom fields so you know which scenarios must be recreated.
Import iCal feeds, enable the smart calendar, set up field checklists and publish your direct booking page.
Keep OwnerRez monitoring for 7 days, run a direct booking test and validate analytics before switching fully.
BNB Pilot automates iCal imports/exports, shares availability with Airbnb/Booking and publishes team calendars. Focused API connectors (Airbnb Pro, Booking) roll out to hosts who need them.
BNB Pilot provides field notifications, shared checklists and scheduled SMS/email reminders. Advanced workflows can be rebuilt with dated tasks and stay notes.
BNB Pilot exports CSV/ICS data, change logs and VAT summaries you can feed into QuickBooks, PennyLane or share with your accountant.
Chat and email in French/English, onboarding video calls, optional Slack workspace and <24h responses from the product team.
A calm command centre with a clear calendar, field checklists and unlimited exports for your short-term rentals.
