Rentila at a glance
- • Long-term property management tool: leases, rent receipts, accounting, tax support.
- • Single portfolio fee with legal modules included.
- • Limited short-term features: no channel manager or field checklists.
Software comparison
Rentila vs BNB Pilot: the 2025 comparison for independent hosts
Rentila is known for long-term administration (leases, rent receipts, accounting). BNB Pilot serves short-term hosts who need a clear calendar, field checklists and a direct booking mini-site without intermediaries.
💶 Pricing: Rentila Premium at €17.90 incl. VAT/month (up to 40 units) with lease and accounting features vs BNB Pilot Starter free / Pro €4.99 ex-VAT per month during launch, no commission.
✨ 2025 updates: revenue analytics, direct booking mini-site and mobile checklists included.
Updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
Positioning of both solutions
BNB Pilot in short
- • Built in France for independent hosts managing 1 to 30 properties directly.
- • Unified calendar, mobile checklists, revenue analytics and a direct booking mini-site.
- • Fast human support (chat, video, Slack) with a roadmap shaped with early hosts.
Comparison table: Rentila vs BNB Pilot
| Criterion | Rentila | BNB Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 1€17.90 incl. VAT/month (Premium plan up to 40 units), limited free tier | ✓Starter free (1 property) or Pro €4.99 ex-VAT per month during launch, zero commission |
| Onboarding | 2Create units, import tenants and configure accounting quickly (under 1 hour) | ✓iCal import assistant, checklist templates, get started in < 30 minutes |
| Calendar sync | 3No OTA channel manager; manual import/export via iCal | ✓Automated iCal sync (up to every 10 minutes), ICS/CSV exports, conflict detection |
| Direct bookings | 4No native booking engine; focused on lease management | ✓BNB Pilot mini-site, instant quotes, secure Stripe payments and local tax handling |
| Operations | 5Administrative tasks only, no mobile checklists or field coordination | ✓Real-time operations board, mobile checklists, photo validation and team alerts |
| Support | 6Email support in French, legal help centre and landlord community | ✓Direct FR/EN support, Slack/video calls, replies < 24 business hours |
| Data & analytics | 7Rent/expense dashboards, tax reports, PDF/Excel exports | ✓Revenue & occupancy analytics, CSV/ICS exports, change logs |
Why hosts switch to BNB Pilot
Unified smart calendar
Week and month views with conflict alerts, notes and checklists on every stay so nothing slips.
Field operations board
Mobile checklists, timestamped photos and co-host validations guide every teammate on site.
Direct bookings & analytics
Direct booking mini-site with Stripe payments and revenue dashboards to track performance.
Suggested migration plan
- 1. Clarify your short-term needs
List missing features (shared calendar, cleaning coordination) to structure the migration.
- 2. Set up BNB Pilot
Create properties, import calendars and configure field checklists and notifications.
- 3. Keep Rentila for legal work
Retain Rentila for long-term leases if needed and feed BNB Pilot exports to your accountant.
Need a hand? Email contact@bnb-pilot.com for a guided migration.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep Rentila for leases?
Yes. Many hosts keep Rentila for legal workflows and use BNB Pilot for short-term operations.
Does BNB Pilot handle accounting?
BNB Pilot delivers revenue/tax CSV exports and activity logs you can plug into your accounting tools.
How do I migrate calendars to BNB Pilot?
Export iCal feeds (Airbnb/Booking) or manual schedules and import them into BNB Pilot to start clean.
Does BNB Pilot provide tax advice?
BNB Pilot does not give tax advice but provides the exports your accountant needs.
Run your stays with BNB Pilot
A calm command centre with a clear calendar, field checklists and unlimited exports for your short-term rentals.