Smoobu review
Smoobu offers EU owners a clean, budget-friendly all-in-one PMS, but Ohio Valley hosts should weigh its fees.
★★★★☆ 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). On cost, the published figure is €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
This PMS suits owners in the European market or those seeking a straightforward, affordable system. It is particularly geared towards those who do not mind a per-booking fee on their entry-level plan.
Our take
Smoobu presents a mid-sized, all-in-one Property Management System originating in the EU. Their pricing offers two main options: a base of €29 per month plus a 0.9% fee on each booking, or a slightly higher €31.50 per month with no booking fee. A free trial is available. The system requires a PMS to function. The data desk notes it as a clean, inexpensive EU PMS where the entry plan taxes every booking, noting its ownership by HomeToGo.
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 cost-effective EU PMS choice for owners who prioritise a low monthly outlay and don't mind a small percentage on each booking. 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.
Questions to put to 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
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- Truvi — Per booking $12.60–$28.75; no subscription.
- Operto — Not published (quote).
- YourWelcome — $449.99/property/yr (tablet incl.).
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see an AI concierge for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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