Software comparison

Uplisting vs BNB Pilot: the 2025 comparison for independent hosts

Uplisting serves multi-OTA managers with a robust channel manager, smart pricing and advanced messaging. BNB Pilot keeps the essentials to run a short-term rental portfolio without commission and with clear field checklists.

💶 Pricing: Uplisting Standard ≈100 USD/month for 5 listings (annual billing) + 8 USD per extra listing 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.

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Updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.

Positioning of both solutions

Uplisting at a glance

• Premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing.
• Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.
• Designed for portfolios of 5+ properties with a feature-dense marketing interface.

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: Uplisting vs BNB Pilot

Criterion	Uplisting	BNB Pilot
Public pricing	1Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually	✓Starter free (1 property) or Pro €4.99 ex-VAT per month during launch, zero commission
Onboarding	2Dedicated onboarding (webinars, 1:1 sessions) plus multi-OTA setup (about 2–4 hours)	✓iCal import assistant, checklist templates, get started in < 30 minutes
Calendar sync	3Near real-time API connectors with iCal fallback	✓Automated iCal sync (up to every 10 minutes), ICS/CSV exports, conflict detection
Direct bookings	4White-label site, upsells, Stripe checkout with card holds	✓BNB Pilot mini-site, instant quotes, secure Stripe payments and local tax handling
Operations	5Tasks and assignments, basic cleaning app, limited checklists	✓Real-time operations board, mobile checklists, photo validation and team alerts
Support	6EN support 24/5, onboarding manager, detailed knowledge base	✓Direct FR/EN support, Slack/video calls, replies < 24 business hours
Data & analytics	7Revenue reports, Zapier integrations, webhooks and CSV 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. List your active channels
Document OTA connections, pricing rules and Uplisting automations before switching.
2. Roll out BNB Pilot
Import iCal feeds, enable the Stripe mini-site, create field checklists and share team access.
3. Switch direct sales
Test a full journey on BNB Pilot, update your links and disable Uplisting once validated.

Need a hand? Email contact@bnb-pilot.com for a guided migration.

Frequently asked questions

Does BNB Pilot manage OTAs like Uplisting?

BNB Pilot syncs availability via iCal and flags conflicts. API connectors expand progressively to cover the most requested channels.

What about dynamic pricing?

Export data to PriceLabs/Beyond and push rates back into BNB Pilot. Manual day-by-day adjustments are available in the calendar.

How are payments secured?

BNB Pilot relies on Stripe with 3D Secure checks and preauthorisations. Refunds and security deposits are handled from the dashboard.

Is support available in French?

Yes. The BNB Pilot team answers in French/English via chat, email and video, including busy changeover weekends.

Run your stays with BNB Pilot

A calm command centre with a clear calendar, field checklists and unlimited exports for your short-term rentals.

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