StayFi review
StayFi offers guest WiFi for data capture and marketing, with a hardware requirement for each unit.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Guest WiFi data capture / marketing
- Pricing
- $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
StayFi is Guest WiFi data capture / marketing. On cost, the published figure is $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Captures every guest's email; needs hardware in each unit.
Who it’s for
This service suits property owners who want to build a direct marketing list from guest WiFi usage. It's a good option if you need a standalone solution and don't require integration with a property management system.
Our take
StayFi’s model involves a monthly software fee and a one-time hardware cost per unit, which can range significantly. They do offer a free tier, which is a plus for testing the service. The key feature is capturing guest email addresses via WiFi, though it necessitates purchasing hardware for every rental unit.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: StayFi lists $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
StayFi provides a focused tool for guest data capture, albeit with hardware costs. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does StayFi cost?
$19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run StayFi?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to StayFi
- “Is $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit 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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Smoobu — €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0%.
- Rentals United — Not published (quote, 5+ props).
- GuestIntro — Free (1 property); Pro from $6.99/mo; site from $19.99/mo.
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see BnBGenius Voice for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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