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🛡️ Pre-signed agreements + direct bookings

Hospitable alternative with
pre-signed guest agreements

Everything Hospitable offers for direct bookings, plus custom waivers and rental agreements that Hospitable doesn't have. Protect your property and reduce costs.

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Cost comparison

Properties
1 property
DirectBookings
$9/mo
Hospitable Pro
$59+/mo
5 properties
$29/mo
$104+/mo

Save $600-900+ per year with DirectBookings

Why hosts are switching from Hospitable

Get pre-signed agreement features Hospitable doesn't offer

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Pre-signed agreements Hospitable doesn't have

Custom waivers for property damage, pool liability, pets. Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause. Overstay fee enforcement. IP-logged signatures. Hospitable doesn't offer any of these.

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Lower cost for small hosts

Hospitable's Professional plan (needed for direct bookings) costs $59-104+/month. DirectBookings is $9-29/month for the same core features plus pre-signed guest agreements.

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Simpler for direct booking focus

If you primarily want a direct booking website with pre-signed rental agreements, DirectBookings is purpose-built for that. Hospitable has more features (multi-channel messaging, task management) that you may not need.

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Live in 15 minutes

Add your property, connect Stripe, create waivers, and publish. No complex onboarding or feature overload.

DirectBookings vs Hospitable

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature
DirectBookings
Hospitable
Monthly cost (1 property)
$9 flat
$59+ (Professional plan)
Monthly cost (5 properties)
$29 flat
$104+
Direct booking website
✓ Included
✓ Professional plan only
Custom domain
✓ Included
✓ Included
Stripe payments
✓ Integrated
✓ Integrated
Booking commissions
✓ $0 forever
✓ $0 (but 1-4% on Direct plans)
Calendar sync (Airbnb/VRBO)
✓ iCal hourly sync
✓ iCal sync
Automated guest emails
✓ Key touchpoints
✓ Advanced AI messaging
Multi-channel messaging (SMS/WhatsApp)
✗ Email only
✓ SMS, WhatsApp, email
Custom legal waivers
✓ Unlimited waivers
✗ Not available
E-signature capture
✓ IP + timestamp logged
✗ Not available
Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights
✓ Auto-generated
✗ Not available
Overstay fee enforcement
✓ Built into agreement
✗ Not available
Automated check-in flow
✓ Waivers + access delivery
✓ Messaging automation
Task management
✗ Not available
✓ Task notifications
Team collaboration
✗ Single user
✓ Team features

Direct bookings + pre-signed agreements

Everything you need in one platform

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Direct booking website

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

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Stripe payments

Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Money goes straight to your Stripe account. No platform commission.

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Calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. No double bookings. Keep all your existing listings.

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Custom waivers

Create legal waivers guests must sign before check-in. Property damage, pool, pet — fully customizable with e-signatures.

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Rental agreement

Auto-generated agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fees, and trespass protection. IP-logged for legal compliance.

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Automated check-in

Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive access credentials automatically. No manual work from you.

Frequently asked questions

How is DirectBookings different from Hospitable?
DirectBookings and Hospitable both offer direct booking websites, calendar sync, and automated guest messaging. The key difference: DirectBookings includes pre-signed agreement features that Hospitable doesn't offer — custom waivers with e-signatures, rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fee enforcement, and IP-logged signatures for compliance. DirectBookings also costs less: $9/month for 1 property vs Hospitable's $59/month Professional plan.
What does DirectBookings cost compared to Hospitable?
DirectBookings costs $9/month for 1 property, $29/month for up to 5 properties, or $79/month for up to 10 properties. Hospitable's Professional plan (which includes direct booking features) starts at $59/month for 1 property and goes up to $104/month for 5 properties. For a host with 3 properties, that's $9-29/month with DirectBookings vs $74-89/month with Hospitable.
Does DirectBookings have automated messaging like Hospitable?
Yes. DirectBookings sends automated emails at key points: booking confirmation, check-in instructions 48 hours before arrival, waiver signing reminders, and access credential delivery after waivers are signed. Hospitable has more advanced AI-powered messaging across multiple channels (SMS, WhatsApp). DirectBookings focuses on email automation for the essential guest journey.
Can I switch from Hospitable to DirectBookings?
Yes. You can export your property details from Hospitable and add them to DirectBookings manually (takes about 15 minutes per property). Your existing Airbnb and VRBO listings stay active — DirectBookings just adds a direct booking channel on top. Many hosts switch to add pre-signed agreement features and reduce monthly costs.
What pre-signed agreement features does DirectBookings have that Hospitable doesn't?
DirectBookings includes: (1) Custom waivers with e-signatures for property damage, pool liability, pet agreements, etc. (2) Auto-generated rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause to prevent holdover situations. (3) Overstay fee enforcement written into the rental agreement. (4) IP address and timestamp logging for all signatures for legal compliance. (5) Full document snapshots stored for each booking. Hospitable does not offer waiver or rental agreement features.
Does DirectBookings sync with Airbnb and VRBO like Hospitable?
Yes. DirectBookings uses iCal sync to keep your calendar in sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and any platform that provides an iCal feed. Sync runs every hour to prevent double bookings. This is the same method Hospitable uses for most channels. Both platforms work alongside your existing Airbnb and VRBO listings.

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