Smoobu review
Smoobu offers a European-centric, all-in-one PMS solution with clear pricing tiers for property owners.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- All-in-one PMS (EU)
- Pricing
- €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0%
- Free tier
- Trial
- Needs a PMS
- Yes
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Smoobu is All-in-one PMS (EU). It lists its pricing as €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0%. There is a trial rather than a free tier. It sits on top of a property-management system, so you need a PMS as well. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Clean, cheap EU PMS; entry plan taxes every booking (HomeToGo-owned).
Who it’s for
Smoobu is suitable for property owners who primarily operate within the European market and are looking for a comprehensive Property Management System. It's particularly appealing if you appreciate a straightforward pricing structure with options to either absorb or pass on booking fees.
Our take
Smoobu presents two straightforward monthly subscription plans, both offering access to their all-in-one PMS. The first plan costs €29 per month plus a 0.9% fee on bookings, while the alternative is €31.50 per month with a 0% fee. They provide a free trial for owners to test their services. Smoobu is a mid-sized company, and their platform is noted for being clean and cost-effective, especially for EU-based operations, though it's important to note their entry plan includes a fee on every booking, as they are HomeToGo-owned.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Smoobu shows €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0% and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
Smoobu is a budget-friendly, EU-focused PMS for owners seeking an integrated system. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Smoobu cost?
€29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0%.
Is there a free tier?
There is a trial, not a free tier.
Do you need a PMS to run Smoobu?
Yes — it sits on top of a property-management system.
What to pin down with Smoobu
- “Is €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0% per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Hostaway — Not published (quote only).
- RueBaRue — Not published; ~$5–$10/property/mo (3rd-party).
- Touch Stay — From ~$15/property/mo (calculator).
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see BnBGenius on Telegram for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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