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
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 DOMAINStripe payments, zero commission
Guests pay directly. You keep 100% minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢. DirectBookings charges nothing on top.
ZERO FEESCalendar sync
Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and any iCal source. Keep all your listings — add direct bookings on top.
EVERY HOURPre-signed rental agreements
Rental agreement, custom waivers, e-signatures, IP-logged with timestamp. Included — not an add-on.
LEGALLY BINDINGAutomated check-in
Guests get door codes automatically before arrival. No manual handoff. No 2am 'how do I get in?' texts.
AUTOMATEDLive in 15 minutes
No onboarding call, no setup fee, no learning curve. Add your property, connect Stripe, publish.
NO CODEOne direct booking pays for
3 months of DirectBookings
On a $2,000 booking, you save $242. DirectBookings costs $9/month.
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
Dwell-Featured Scandi Cabin
Marblemount, Washington
Townhome w/ Private Pool by Beach
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
Waterfront Retreat
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cozy Mountain Cabin
Arnold, California
Central Liverpool Waterfront Apt
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Explore DirectBookings
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.
Guest books on Airbnb
You pay the OTA commission
Stays at your property
Their only visit — for now
Connects to your WiFi
Branded splash page
Email captured
Added to your guest CRM
Automated follow-up
Offers & seasonal discounts
Books directly next trip
Zero OTA commission
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
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
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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