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The best direct booking
website for vacation rentals.

We compared every tool on the market — Lodgify, Guesty, Hospitable, OwnerRez, and more. Here's why hosts choose DirectBookings.

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Every direct booking tool compared

Pricing based on publicly available information. PMS pricing may vary by property count and plan tier.

Tool

Monthly cost

Booking fee

Type

Best for

DirectBookings← this is us

$9/mo

None

Website only

Hosts who want just the site

Lodgify

$14–30/mo

1.9% (Lite)

Full PMS

Multi-property managers

Hospitable

$29/mo

1% or 3%+4%

PMS + automation

Airbnb-focused hosts

OwnerRez

$40+/mo

None

Full PMS

Experienced multi-property hosts

Hostfully

Contact for pricing

Varies

Full PMS

Property managers

Guesty / Guesty Lite

$9/listing/mo

Varies

Full PMS

1 to 1000s of listings

Zeevou

$49+/mo

None

Full PMS

Multi-property managers

Houfy

Free (listing marketplace)

None

OTA marketplace

Hosts wanting free listing exposure

Bookly Direct

Contact for pricing

Varies

Booking widget

Hosts wanting embeddable widget

Crafted Stays

Contact for pricing

Varies

Website builder

Design-focused hosts

Direct Book Me

Contact for pricing

Varies

Direct booking

Small hosts

Direct Booking Host

Contact for pricing

Varies

Direct booking

Small hosts

Direct Stay

Contact for pricing

Varies

Direct booking

Small hosts

Easy Direct Booking

Contact for pricing

Varies

Direct booking

Small hosts

Future Stay

Contact for pricing

Varies

Direct booking

Small hosts

One Booking

Contact for pricing

Varies

Booking platform

Small hosts

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What you're actually getting
with each tool

An honest breakdown of what each platform is built for — and who it's right for.

Lodgify

Full PMS with channel manager

Full PMS with channel manager, website builder, and booking engine. Starts ~$14–30/month on annual billing, but the Lite tier charges a 1.9% booking fee on every reservation. Designed for hosts managing multiple properties across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com simultaneously. If you just want a direct booking website, you're paying for a lot of features you won't use.

Hospitable

Airbnb automation with direct booking add-on

Started as an Airbnb messaging automation tool, expanded into a broader platform. Direct booking feature (Hospitable Direct) charges 1% on Basic or 3% host + 4% guest on Premium — on top of the $29/month base. Good for hosts who want automated guest messaging; expensive if you're primarily using it for the direct booking site.

OwnerRez

Powerful PMS for experienced hosts

One of the most powerful PMS tools available, with deep channel integrations, owner accounting, and legal document management. Starts at $40/month for one property. The website is included but the platform is built for experienced hosts managing 3+ properties who need everything it offers. Steep learning curve.

Guesty / Guesty Lite

Enterprise PMS with a small-host tier

Guesty is enterprise PMS for large portfolios. Guesty Lite targets smaller hosts at $9/listing/month — but that's per listing, so 2 properties = $18/month minimum, and you're still inside a full PMS platform. Good if you want PMS features; overkill if you just want a website.

Zeevou

Full PMS with self-check-in tools

Full PMS with direct booking website, channel manager, and self-check-in tools. Pricing starts around $49/property/month. Built for professional property managers. The direct booking website is one feature among many.

Houfy

Free listing marketplace

A free listing marketplace (like a fee-free Airbnb) where guests discover properties. Not a website builder — you don't get your own domain or branded site. Good for getting additional listing exposure; not a replacement for your own booking website.

DirectBookingsThis is us

Purpose-built direct booking website

Purpose-built for hosts who want a direct booking website without the PMS complexity. $9/month flat, no booking fees, no per-property pricing. Includes Stripe payments, iCal sync with Airbnb/VRBO, legal rental agreement, custom waivers, and automated check-in. Live in 15 minutes.

Why hosts choose
DirectBookings.

Purpose-built for hosts who want a direct booking website — not a PMS with hundreds of features you'll never use.

Your own booking website

Professional site with custom domain, photos, and pricing. Guests book directly — no Airbnb in the middle.

YOUR DOMAIN

Stripe payments, zero commission

Guests pay directly. You keep 100% minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢. DirectBookings charges nothing on top.

ZERO FEES

Calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and any iCal source. Keep all your listings — add direct bookings on top.

EVERY HOUR

Pre-signed rental agreements

Rental agreement, custom waivers, e-signatures, IP-logged with timestamp. Included — not an add-on.

LEGALLY BINDING

Automated check-in

Guests get door codes automatically before arrival. No manual handoff. No 2am 'how do I get in?' texts.

AUTOMATED

Live in 15 minutes

No onboarding call, no setup fee, no learning curve. Add your property, connect Stripe, publish.

NO CODE

One direct booking pays for
3 months of DirectBookings

On a $2,000 booking, you save $242. DirectBookings costs $9/month.

Via Airbnb

$1,700

you keep from a $2,000 booking

$300 goes to Airbnb (~15% fee)

Via DirectBookings

$1,942

you keep from a $2,000 booking

Only $58 to Stripe (2.9% + 30¢)

You save per booking

~$242

DirectBookings costs

$9/mo

See real websites built with DirectBookings

These live sites were created by hosts just like you — in under 15 minutes.

JT Luxe Compound with Pool & Spa

Joshua Tree, California

LiveAccepting direct bookings

PoolSpaDesert

Dwell-Featured Scandi Cabin

Marblemount, Washington

LiveAccepting direct bookings

DesignFireplaceNature

Townhome w/ Private Pool by Beach

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

LiveAccepting direct bookings

PoolBeachSleeps 12

Waterfront Retreat

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LiveAccepting direct bookings

WaterfrontPet FriendlyWiFi

Cozy Mountain Cabin

Arnold, California

LiveAccepting direct bookings

MountainCozy

Central Liverpool Waterfront Apt

Liverpool, United Kingdom

LiveAccepting direct bookings

CityWaterfrontSleeps 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best direct booking website for vacation rentals?

DirectBookings at $9/month is the most affordable option with no booking fees, legal waivers, and automated check-in. Competitors like Lodgify ($14-30/mo + 1.9% fee), Hospitable ($29/mo + 1-3% fee), and OwnerRez ($40+/mo) bundle their website inside a full PMS you may not need.

How much does a direct booking website cost?

Ranges from $9/month (DirectBookings) to $109+/month for full PMS tools. Most PMS tools also charge booking fees on top of the monthly cost. DirectBookings is $9/month flat with zero booking fees.

Is Lodgify worth it for a single property?

Lodgify is a full PMS designed for multi-property managers. For a single property host who just wants a direct booking website, Lodgify's pricing and complexity is overkill. DirectBookings gives you the website for $9/month without the channel manager, owner reporting, or PMS overhead.

What is the difference between Houfy and DirectBookings?

Houfy is a listing marketplace where guests discover properties — similar to Airbnb but fee-free. DirectBookings is a website builder that gives you your own branded site (e.g. mybeachhouse.com) where you control the guest experience, run ads, and accept Stripe payments directly. They serve different purposes.

Does Guesty offer a direct booking website?

Yes, Guesty Lite starts at $9/listing/month and includes a booking website. However, Guesty is a full PMS platform — you're paying for channel management, automation, and reporting alongside the website. DirectBookings is purpose-built for hosts who just want the website.

Can I run Google Ads to a direct booking website?

Yes — and this is one of the main reasons hosts want their own site. With DirectBookings, you get a professional booking site on your own domain that you can send paid traffic to. Guests land on your site, check availability, and book directly — you pay zero platform fees on those bookings.

Do I need a PMS to have a direct booking website?

No. A PMS (property management system) is software for managing multiple properties across many channels. A direct booking website is just a public-facing site where guests can book. DirectBookings gives you the website without the PMS complexity or cost.

What pre-signed agreements does DirectBookings include?

Every guest signs a rental agreement with a No Tenancy Rights clause before receiving access credentials. You can add custom waivers (damage, pool, pets), set overstay fees, and capture e-signatures with IP address and timestamp. This is included in the $9/month — no add-ons required.

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The best direct booking
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Every direct booking tool compared

What you're actually getting
with each tool