Smoobu strengths
- • Accessible interface and transparent pricing from €19/month.
- • Generated website and automated guest messaging.
- • Channel manager to sync major OTAs.
Software comparison
Smoobu vs BNB Pilot: simplicity or ops cockpit?
Smoobu is appreciated for its website generator and classic automations. BNB Pilot adds a smart calendar, operations board and analytics built for independent hosts who want to stay hands-on.
💶 Pricing: Smoobu from €19 excl. VAT/month vs BNB Pilot Starter free / Pro €4.99 excl. VAT per month during launch.
✨ 2025 updates: BNB Pilot now includes revenue analytics, direct booking mini-site and mobile checklists.
Updated October 2025 with public sources and feedback from French hosts.
Quick overview
BNB Pilot strengths
- • Smart agenda with configurable checklists, conflict alerts and shared notes.
- • Direct booking mini-site, revenue analytics and unlimited ICS/CSV exports.
- • Responsive FR/EN support (chat, video, Slack).
Comparison table: Smoobu vs BNB Pilot
| Criterion | Smoobu | BNB Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 1Plans starting at €19/month | ✓Starter free (1 property) or Pro €4.99 excl. VAT/month during launch, zero commission |
| Calendar | 2Classic multi-property view | ✓Smart agenda, integrated checklists, conflict alerts and shared notes |
| Team management | 3Email/SMS notifications and basic contractor app | ✓Real-time ops board, mobile checklists, time-stamped photos and co-host assignments |
| Direct bookings | 4Generated showcase website + Smoobu booking engine (limited customization) | ✓BNB Pilot mini-site, instant quotes, secure Stripe payments and local tax handling |
| Support | 5Multilingual email/chat support | ✓Direct FR/EN support, chat + video/Slack, replies within 24 hours |
| Data & analytics | 6Standard reports, basic CSV exports | ✓Revenue and occupancy analytics, CSV/ICS exports, change logs |
Smoobu or BNB Pilot? Typical scenarios
Choose Smoobu if…
- • You want to launch a simple booking website in a few clicks.
- • You plan to automate standard emails without deep personalization.
- • You prefer a widely used tool with an international community.
Choose BNB Pilot if…
- • You need a smart agenda to brief cleaners and co-hosts in real time.
- • You want a commission-free direct booking site with Stripe payments.
- • You value responsive FR/EN support and fast iteration with the product team.
Suggested migration path
- 1. Audit current setup
List your Smoobu automations and website components. Export calendars and guest templates you want to keep.
- 2. Configure BNB Pilot
Import calendars, configure checklists and publish your direct booking mini-site. Expected setup time: 30 minutes.
- 3. Parallel run
Keep Smoobu live for one billing cycle while you validate BNB Pilot flows, then progressively disable redundant automations.
Need guidance? Email contact@bnb-pilot.com for assisted onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Does BNB Pilot include a full channel manager?
BNB Pilot automates iCal import/export, keeps calendars in sync and shares staff agendas. Targeted API connectors are being released in beta as the community requests them.
Can I run direct bookings with secure payments?
Yes. The BNB Pilot mini-site delivers instant quotes, Stripe payments (deposit or balance), local tax handling and automatic confirmations.
What analytics will I get?
Revenue, occupancy, channel mix, average stay length and more, with CSV/ICS exports for deeper analysis.
How does support work?
Crisp chat and email in FR/EN, replies in under 24 working hours, plus optional Slack room and onboarding calls with the product team.
Run your stays with BNB Pilot
A clear agenda, field checklists and unlimited exports to stay on top of every stay.