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The best StayFi alternative
for guest WiFi marketing

Capture guest emails through your WiFi — without buying proprietary hardware. DirectBookings gives you branded splash pages, automated campaigns, and a native direct booking website, at $15/month per access point.

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Branded WiFi splash page — StayFi alternative

The editor

Pick a template, add your branding, decide what info to collect. Live preview as you edit.

wifi.directbookinghost.com/editor
GuestWiFi splash page editor — drag-and-drop builder

What your guests see

12 designer templates. Your logo, colors, and message. They enter their email, tap connect, and they're online.

Bar WiFi splash page
Bar
Café WiFi splash page
Café
Gym WiFi splash page
Gym
Vacation rental WiFi splash page
Vacation rental

After connecting, they explore

Guests land on your branded homepage — menu, booking link, social profiles, or anything you want.

Post-connection homepage — café
Café
Post-connection homepage — restaurant
Restaurant
Post-connection homepage — vacation rental
Vacation rental

Send promotions that bring them back

Built-in email campaigns — automated welcome, re-visit nudges, seasonal offers, loyalty rewards. No Mailchimp needed.

wifi.directbookinghost.com/campaigns
GuestWiFi email campaign builder

Emails your guests actually open

Pre-built templates for every business type. Send in 2 clicks — or automate and forget.

We miss you — re-engagement email
Weekly special email template

Why hosts switch from StayFi

Same guest email capture — without the hardware lock-in or the shipping wait

No proprietary hardware

Reuse the router or UniFi AP you already own. No StayFi hardware to buy, no shipping delays, no lock-in.

Simple, honest pricing

$15/month per access point. Bundle with a direct booking website and save 30% across both products.

Closes the booking loop

Captured emails feed directly into re-booking campaigns that drive guests to your own commission-free booking site.

More customization

Drag-and-drop SplashScreen plus a Custom HomePage builder and multi-language support.

Secure guest network

Isolated guest network with client isolation. Safe, clean sessions for every guest, every property.

Easy migration

Import your existing StayFi contacts via CSV — keep your list, visit history, and consent records.

DirectBookings vs StayFi

A side-by-side look at features, pricing, and setup

Feature
DirectBookings
StayFi
Monthly cost
$15 / access point
$15-20 + hardware
Proprietary hardware required
None — any router
StayFi hardware pushed
Setup time
~5 minutes
Wait for hardware delivery
Branded splash pages
Drag-and-drop editor
Template editor
Custom guest HomePage
Included
Not available
Email campaigns
Automated + manual
Built-in
Guest CRM
Included
Basic
Multi-language splash pages
Auto-detect
English only
Native direct booking website
Built-in
Separate tool needed
Bundle discount
Save 30% with website
Not available

Comparison based on publicly available information. StayFi is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is an independent comparison.

Pricing

One plan. Everything included. No tiers, no upsells.

GuestWiFi

For vacation rental hosts & property managers

$15/month per access point

1 access point per property

Unlimited guest email captures
12 branded splash page templates
Custom post-connection homepage
Automated & manual email campaigns
Guest CRM with visit tracking
Multi-language splash pages
No proprietary hardware
Free access point setup
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StayFi alternative FAQ

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What is the best alternative to StayFi?
DirectBookings is a leading StayFi alternative for vacation rental hosts. It captures guest emails through a branded WiFi splash page, runs automated re-booking campaigns, and includes a guest CRM — but unlike StayFi, it works with any router (no proprietary hardware), costs less, and integrates natively with a direct booking website so captured emails turn into commission-free bookings.
How is DirectBookings a better value than StayFi?
DirectBookings is $15/month per access point and requires no proprietary hardware purchase. StayFi typically runs $15-20/month and steers you toward buying its branded access points. With DirectBookings you reuse the router or UniFi AP you already have, so you avoid hardware costs and long shipping waits — and you get a native direct booking website on top.
Do I have to buy special hardware to switch from StayFi?
No. DirectBookings is hardware-agnostic. It works with any router or access point — TP-Link, Netgear, ASUS, UniFi, or Google Nest. You point your existing access point to our captive portal and you're live in minutes. There's no proprietary hardware lock-in.
Can I migrate my existing guest list from StayFi?
Yes. Export your contacts from StayFi as a CSV and import them into your DirectBookings Guest Contacts database. Your historical guest list, visit data, and marketing consent come with you so you don't lose momentum.
Does DirectBookings do everything StayFi does?
Yes, and more. You get branded splash pages, a guest CRM, and automated email campaigns like StayFi — plus a Custom HomePage builder, multi-language splash pages, and a native direct booking website. It's a complete platform, not just a WiFi tool.
What makes DirectBookings better for direct bookings?
StayFi captures emails, but you still need a separate website and booking system to convert them. DirectBookings combines both: captured guest emails flow directly into re-booking campaigns that send guests to your own booking site — no commission, no third-party platform. That closes the loop from WiFi sign-up to direct booking.

Turn one-time guests into repeat direct bookings

Most hosts never see their guests again. Every OTA stay should become your next direct booking — your website accepts commission-free reservations, your WiFi keeps your brand in front of guests long after checkout.

The repeat booking engine
1

Guest books on Airbnb

You pay the OTA commission

2

Stays at your property

Their only visit — for now

3

Connects to your WiFi

Branded splash page

4

Email captured

Added to your guest CRM

5

Automated follow-up

Offers & seasonal discounts

Books directly next trip

Zero OTA commission

Step 1

Direct Booking Website

Accept commission-free reservations from day one. Your own branded site with payments, calendar sync, and automated check-in — live in 15 minutes.

  • Branded booking website with custom domain
  • Stripe payments — zero booking fees
  • Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO
  • Pre-signed rental agreements & waivers
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Step 2

Guest WiFi Marketing

Stop letting guests disappear after checkout. Capture their email when they log on to WiFi, then automatically invite them back to book direct next time.

  • Branded WiFi splash page & guest email capture
  • Automated rebooking campaigns & seasonal offers
  • Repeat-guest discounts to win the direct booking
  • Guest CRM across all your properties — any router
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One repeat booking often pays for your subscription many times over — there's no OTA commission the second time around. Bundle subscribers save 30% on Guest WiFi Marketing.

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