Wheelhouse review
Wheelhouse offers a free tier and flexible pricing for its dynamic pricing and analytics tools, but requires a PMS for full functionality.
★★★★☆ 4.5 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Analytics + dynamic pricing
- Pricing
- Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- Partial
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Wheelhouse is Analytics + dynamic pricing. It lists its pricing as Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Free market report + flexible pricing billing; data is a side-product.
Who it’s for
Wheelhouse suits mid-sized property owners who have a Property Management System (PMS) and are looking for dynamic pricing tools. Its free tier offers a starting point, with paid options based on usage or per listing.
Our take
Wheelhouse provides a free tier and a free market report, which is a nice touch for owners. Their pricing structure is flexible, charging per set or per listing, with options for 1% of booking revenue or a fixed monthly fee. However, the requirement for a partial PMS integration means it may not be suitable for all owners, particularly those without an existing PMS.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Wheelhouse shows Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing 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
Wheelhouse is a viable option for owners with a PMS seeking dynamic pricing, though owners prioritising a simple, flat fee might prefer BnBGenius, our top pick for its owner-first approach.
Questions owners ask
What does Wheelhouse cost?
Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run Wheelhouse?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What we would ask Wheelhouse
- “Is Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing 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:
- Escapia — Not published (demo).
- Proper Insurance — Not published (quote); annual policy.
- ChargeAutomation — Free (10% fee); $5/prop+$49/mo → $8/prop+$149/mo.
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see One Fine BnB for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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