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.
$15/mo per access point · Free setup · Cancel anytime
The editor
Pick a template, add your branding, decide what info to collect. Live preview as you edit.
What your guests see
12 designer templates. Your logo, colors, and message. They enter their email, tap connect, and they're online.
After connecting, they explore
Guests land on your branded homepage — menu, booking link, social profiles, or anything you want.
Send promotions that bring them back
Built-in email campaigns — automated welcome, re-visit nudges, seasonal offers, loyalty rewards. No Mailchimp needed.
Emails your guests actually open
Pre-built templates for every business type. Send in 2 clicks — or automate and forget.
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
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
1 access point per property
No credit card required
Free setup included · Cancel anytime
StayFi alternative FAQ
Straight answers. If something isn't covered here, just ask.
What is the best alternative to StayFi?
How is DirectBookings a better value than StayFi?
Do I have to buy special hardware to switch from StayFi?
Can I migrate my existing guest list from StayFi?
Does DirectBookings do everything StayFi does?
What makes DirectBookings better for direct bookings?
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.
Switch from StayFi and keep more of your revenue.
No proprietary hardware. Free setup. A native direct booking website built in.
No credit card required · Cancel anytime