Minoan review
Minoan offers furnishing and procurement services for short-term rental owners, with a unique commission-based pricing model.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Furnishing / procurement
- Pricing
- Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission)
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
Minoan is Furnishing / procurement. On cost, the published figure is Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission). There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Free 30–60% furnishing savings + shoppable-stay commission; not a stay upsell tool.
Who it’s for
This service is for owners looking to furnish or refurnish their rental properties. It suits those who want to leverage trade discounts and potentially save on furnishing costs through a commission structure.
Our take
Minoan's model provides access to trade discounts, allowing owners to save between 30-60% on furnishings. The company earns commission from suppliers, meaning there is no direct cost to the owner for their service. It's not designed as a booking or stay enhancement platform, focusing solely on the procurement aspect.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Minoan shows Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission) 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
Minoan presents an intriguing, cost-free furnishing solution for property owners. For an owner-first alternative focused on maximising revenue, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Minoan cost?
Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission).
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run Minoan?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with Minoan
- “Is Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission) 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:
- iGMS — FLEX $1/booked night (min $20/prop); PRO $18–$21/prop/mo.
- Lodgify — ~$16–$59/rental/mo (+1.9% fee on Starter).
- PointCentral — Not published (quote).
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see Airbnb management fees for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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