You rent out your own holiday home, or several. You list on Airbnb or Booking.com, and you want guests to book and pay on your own website too, without paying a commission on every stay. Which booking system fits?
Below is where each one fits. Prices were checked on each company's own pricing page on 31 October 2026 and can change.
What independent hosts actually need
| Need | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bookings on your own site | A widget on your website, or a booking link via WhatsApp and social media |
| No double bookings | Availability stays in sync with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo |
| Online payments, no commission | Deposit, balance and security deposit paid with the booking |
| Simple setup | About half an hour, not a project |
| Help when you are stuck | A person, not a ticket queue |
Bookinghook
Who it is for: independent hosts of vacation rentals, B&Bs and holiday homes who want bookings, channels, payments and guest communication in one place.
What you get:
- Booking widget for your website, or a booking link for WhatsApp and social media. In your own style, multilingual, works on any device. Already on Wix or WordPress? See how to add a booking calendar to your website builder.
- Two-way iCal calendar sync with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and any platform with an iCal link — on every plan.
- Channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com and 60+ channels (prices, availability and bookings with guest details) on Professional and Business.
- Online payments via Stripe and Mollie: card, local payment methods or bank transfer for larger amounts. Paid out directly to your own bank account. No cut per booking.
- Deposit, balance and security deposit; automated and scheduled payments; official VAT invoices and quotes.
- Rent per night, weekend, midweek or week; seasonal rates, minimum stay, your own arrival days; extras like cleaning, linen, tourist tax and pets; day bookings for workshops or shoots.
- GDPR-compliant, hosted in the EU, export your guest data anytime.
- Personal support in Dutch and English from the team in Belgium.
Plans (same price for one to five properties). See Bookinghook plans and prices.
| Plan | Price per month | For |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | €15 billed yearly (€19 monthly) | A booking page or widget with iCal sync. No online payments, no channel manager. |
| Professional (recommended) | €40 billed yearly (€49 monthly) | Most hosts: Stripe and Mollie payments, channel manager for 60+ channels, invoices and quotes, promotions. |
| Business | €80 billed yearly (€99 monthly) | Teams: team access, guest CRM, email marketing, priority support, and first task features for changeovers. |
No setup fee, 14-day free trial, cancel monthly. Prices exclude VAT unless stated.
Built for hosts, not for a hotel front desk: everything sits on one screen, and you set it up in about half an hour.
Lodgify
Who it is for: hosts who want a website builder, booking engine and property management in one platform.
Strengths: no-code website builder and booking widget, channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, many integrations, dynamic pricing on higher plans, owner statements and task management on Ultimate.
Pricing (lodgify.com/pricing, checked 31 Oct 2026, 1 property, USD, yearly billing shown): Basic $14/month (1 property, calendar sync, no own website); Starter $26/month (up to 2 properties, website and booking widget, payments); Professional $47/month; Ultimate $68/month. No booking fee; a 1% transaction fee applies to guest payments made online through a gateway such as Stripe or PayPal, on top of the gateway's own fee. 7-day free trial.
Watch out for: the price depends on the plan and the number of properties, and online payments carry a 1% Lodgify fee.
Smoobu
Who it is for: hosts and managers who run a larger portfolio across many portals.
Pricing (smoobu.com/en/pricing, checked 31 Oct 2026, EUR, 1 unit): Professional Flex €29/month plus a 0.9% booking fee; Professional Prepaid €35/month (€31.50 billed yearly), no booking fee; Teams Pro+ €55/month (€49.50 yearly). 14-day free trial, no setup fee.
Watch out for: built for larger portfolios, and extra units cost more.
Side by side
| Bookinghook | Lodgify | Smoobu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Independent hosts: everything in one place, direct bookings first | A website builder in the same subscription | Larger portfolios across many portals |
| Airbnb / Booking.com sync | Two-way iCal on all plans; channel manager (60+) on Professional and Business | Calendar sync on all plans; API channel manager | See their site |
| Payments | Stripe, Mollie (card, local methods, bank transfer), paid to your own account | Online payments from Starter; 1% transaction fee on online guest payments | See their site |
| Commission per booking | None | No booking fee (1% transaction fee on online payments) | None on Prepaid; 0.9% on Flex |
| Hosted | EU, GDPR | See their site | See their site |
| Support | Personal, Dutch and English | Email; phone from Professional; live chat on Ultimate | See their site |
| Starting price | €15/month billed yearly (Professional €40) | $14/month (1 property) | €29/month + 0.9%, or €35/month |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days | 14 days |
Source for competitor details: their public pricing pages, checked on 31 October 2026. Prices exclude VAT unless stated.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my own website?
Yes. Paste the widget code from your dashboard into your site, or share a booking link. If you are unsure about the code, we help.
Will Airbnb and Booking.com stay in sync?
Yes. Every plan includes two-way iCal sync. If you want prices and bookings with guest details to flow as well, that is the channel manager on Professional and Business.
Do you take a commission?
No. Guests pay through Stripe or Mollie straight into your own account.
What does it cost for three or four properties?
The same as for one. Plans cost the same for one to five properties.
Which plan should I choose?
Most hosts choose Professional: online payments, the channel manager and invoices are included.
Can I try it?
Free for 14 days. If it is not a fit, you stop at no cost.
Ready to take bookings directly?
Try Bookinghook free for 14 days, or request a short demo and we show you around with your own property in mind.
