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🚨 Airbnb now charges hosts 15.5% — that's $465/mo on $3k in bookings

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The real cost of Airbnb's 15.5% fee

Monthly bookings
$3,000
DirectBookings
$9/mo
Airbnb fees
$465/mo

Save $5,472 per year by going direct

Why hosts are building direct booking sites

Keep Airbnb for discovery, use your own site for repeat guests

Keep 100% of your revenue

Airbnb takes 15.5% of every booking. DirectBookings charges $9/month flat with zero commissions. On $3,000/month, that's $9 vs $465.

Own your guest relationships

With Airbnb, you can't contact guests directly. With DirectBookings, you own all guest data and can market directly to past guests.

Pre-signed agreements Airbnb doesn't offer

Custom waivers, rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fee enforcement. Clear guest responsibility before check-in.

Works alongside Airbnb

Keep your Airbnb listing active for discovery. Calendar sync prevents double bookings. Use Airbnb for reach, your own site for repeat guests.

DirectBookings vs Airbnb

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature
DirectBookings
Airbnb
Host service fee
$0 forever
15.5% per booking
Monthly cost
$9/month flat
$0 (but 15.5% per booking)
Cost on $1,000 booking
$9/month + $32 Stripe
$155 fee
Annual cost (at $3k/mo)
$108/year
$5,580/year
Your own website
✓ Custom domain
✗ Airbnb.com only
Guest data ownership
✓ You own all data
✗ Airbnb owns data
Repeat guest contact
✓ Direct email/phone
✗ Through Airbnb only
Calendar sync
✓ Hourly iCal sync
N/A
Custom legal waivers
✓ Unlimited
✗ Not available
Rental agreement
✓ Auto-generated
✗ Not available
Payment processing
Stripe (2.9% + 30¢)
Built-in (15.5% fee)

Everything you need to go direct

Works alongside your Airbnb listing

Your own booking website

Professional site with your branding and custom domain. SEO-optimized for Google and AI search engines.

Stripe payments

Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Money goes straight to your Stripe account. 2.9% + 30¢.

Airbnb calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync keeps your Airbnb and direct booking calendars in sync. No double bookings.

Custom waivers

Legal waivers guests must sign before check-in. Property damage, pool, pet — fully customizable.

Rental agreement

Auto-generated agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fees, and trespass protection.

Automated check-in

Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive access credentials automatically.

Things hosts often ask us.

How much does Airbnb charge hosts in 2025?
As of late 2025, Airbnb charges hosts a 15.5% service fee on every booking. On a $1,000 booking, that's $155 gone.
Can I keep my Airbnb listing and have my own website?
Yes. DirectBookings works alongside your Airbnb listing. Calendar sync runs every hour so availability stays in sync. Keep Airbnb for new guest discovery, use your own site for repeat guests.
How do I get bookings without Airbnb?
Your DirectBookings site is SEO-optimized for Google and AI assistants. Share your link with past guests, add it to social media, include it in your Airbnb guidebook. Many hosts get 30-50% of bookings direct within 6 months.
What does DirectBookings cost compared to Airbnb fees?
DirectBookings costs $9/month with zero commissions. Airbnb charges 15.5% per booking. On $3,000/month in bookings: $9 with DirectBookings vs $465 with Airbnb. Save $5,472/year.
Does DirectBookings have the same protections as Airbnb?
DirectBookings includes protections Airbnb doesn't offer: custom waivers with e-signatures, rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fee enforcement, and IP-logged signatures.
How long does it take to build a direct booking website?
Most hosts are live in 15 minutes. Add property details, connect Stripe, set up calendar sync, and publish. Connect a custom domain at any time.

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