Smoobu review
A focused vacation-rental hub with channels, direct bookings, guest tools, and team access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Smoobu is cloud-based vacation-rental management software for hosts and property managers handling vacation homes, apartments, guest houses, bed-and-breakfasts, and boutique hotels. It brings reservations and availability together across Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Vrbo, while also supporting direct bookings through a Booking Engine and Website Builder. Guest communication, automated messages, online check-in, digital guest guides, invoicing, reporting, and access management round out the core workspace. The product is available on web, iOS, Android, and through an API.
Pricing is structured around three monthly plans, with subscriptions billed in euros. Professional Flex costs €29 per month and includes core Smoobu features with a 0.9% booking fee. Professional Pre-Paid costs €35 per month and adds the Channel Manager, Booking Engine and Website Builder, guest communication, online check-in, Guest Guide, and mobile apps. Teams Pro + costs €55 per month and adds two write-access team accounts, prioritized support, and e-invoicing subject to market availability. A 14-day free trial is available, while the published USD reference starting price is $33.62 per month.
For channel-heavy short-term rental operations, the platform’s main strength is the connection between distribution, direct booking, and guest workflows. Payment support includes Stripe and PayPal, while PriceLabs, Beyond, Wheelhouse, and Smartpricing connect with pricing workflows. The Digital Guest Guide, centralized messaging, payment-status tracking, statistics, and team permissions help cover the operating cycle after a reservation is received. Smoobu is a sensible fit for small vacation-rental teams that want one system for bookings and guest operations. Businesses seeking long-term rent collection, tenant portals, maintenance management, or lease management should choose a more specialized property-management product.
Smoobu pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Synchronizes availability and rates across major booking channels
- Combines direct booking, website building, messaging, and check-in
- Supports reporting, invoicing, team access, and mobile apps
- Where it doesn't
- Professional Flex adds a 0.9% booking fee
- Advanced team features start at the €55 Teams Pro + plan
- Its focus is short-term accommodation rather than long-term leasing
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