Uplisting or Smoobu?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing, portfolio size and feature gating, so you can match each platform to where your business is now and where it's heading.
Channel manager built for growing portfolios
All-in-one toolkit for independent hosts
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose Uplisting
If you're scaling past 50 properties and want an official Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo partner with real-time two-way sync, free 1:1 onboarding and a Pay As You Go option for seasonal volume.
Choose Smoobu
If you run up to around 20 units and want every core feature, channel manager, website, guest guide and CRM, included at every plan tier for a flat fee with no booking commission.
Consider Zeevou
RECOMMENDEDIf you want a free core PMS, a 0% commission direct booking website and modular add-ons that scale with you from a handful of units to 200+ without forcing a re-platform later.
Uplisting vs Smoobu at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
UplistingOfficial OTA partner with per-listing pricing for growing portfolios
SmoobuFlat-fee platform with every core feature included at each tier
See what Zeevou offers
Free core PMS, 0% commission on direct bookings and everything you need to grow from 5 units to 200+.
Book a free consultation“…Easy to board the property and integrate with the OTA’s. I love the monthly chat where we can be updated on features and improvements…”
Tamar Finkelstein“…A game-changer in helping me systemise my business operations while providing a seamless user journey for my guests…”
Jordan Bunton-Williams“…The perfect Channel Manager for our portfolio. ID verification, agreements and security deposits all in one place!…”
Fabian ProsciucA quick feature breakdown
Guest Communication and AI
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Unified inbox | ||
| Guest CRM | – | |
| Automated messages and emails | ||
| Online check-in process | included in Professional plans | |
| Airbnb messaging autoresponder | centralized Airbnb messaging via inbox |
Direct Booking
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free website | included in Professional plans | |
| No commission | ||
| Direct booking website builder | ||
| Mobile and SEO friendly | ||
| Custom templates | ||
| Promotions & Vouchers support | – | |
| Review collection | – | |
| Upsell and add-ons | via Wishbox integration | upselling via booking engine link |
| Google Vacation Rental partner | add-on / higher plans | – |
Support
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free setup and onboarding | ||
| Email & live chat | ||
| Phone support | Manager plan only, 45-min response | |
| One-on-one support | – |
Integrations
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | – | invoicing solution add-on |
| Booking security services | Uplisting Protect add-on | – |
| Dynamic pricing | PriceLabs integration | paid add-on, €12.99/property/mo |
| Cleaning management | – | |
| Payments | via Stripe | Stripe & PayPal integration |
| Google tools | Google Sheets via Zapier | – |
| Communications | – | |
| Task management | – | |
| Smart locks | paid add-on | |
| Zapier | – |
Brand Management
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple property PMS |
Operations
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Task management | – | |
| Centralised calendar | ||
| Mobile app | – | |
| Check-out management | – | |
| Self check-in | – | |
| Custom rates setting | set base price, fees, sync pricing |
Automation
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way API integration (for rates and availability, images, descriptions, and amenities) | ||
| iCal support | – | |
| Payment collection | automated via Stripe | |
| Guest details collection | ||
| Guest CRM | – | |
| Automated security deposit | – | |
| Agreement | – | |
| ID collection | – |
Reporting
| Feature | Uplisting | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time reporting | ||
| Dashboard reporting | ||
| Owner portal | client statements + portal add-on | – |
| Automated owner reporting | automated owner statements, Manager plan | – |
| Booking reports |
Information is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the company does not list the feature publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uplisting or Smoobu cheaper?
Smoobu starts from €28/month per unit on its Professional Prepaid plan with 0% commission, while Uplisting starts at £40/month flat for the Independent Host plan, or £0/month plus 3% commission on its Pay As You Go option. Neither offers a free plan, but both give a 14-day free trial to test before committing.
Which is better for a growing portfolio, Uplisting or Smoobu?
Uplisting is positioned for operators scaling from a handful of listings to 50+ properties, with per-listing pricing on its Operator and Manager plans. Smoobu is aimed at independent hosts and small to medium portfolios up to around 20 properties, with custom pricing required above that.
Do Uplisting and Smoobu charge commission on direct bookings?
Both offer commission-free direct booking websites on their standard plans. Uplisting's Pay As You Go option carries a 3% or 1.5% booking commission, and Smoobu's Professional Flex plan carries a 0.9% commission, but their flat-fee plans have no commission on direct bookings.
What's the key difference between Uplisting and Smoobu?
Uplisting gates some features, like Google Vacation Rentals, smart locks and owner statements, behind higher plans or paid add-ons, while Smoobu includes its core feature set at every plan tier and charges separately mainly for Dynamic Pricing and e-invoicing. Uplisting also offers a Pay As You Go commission model that Smoobu does not.
Can I switch from Uplisting or Smoobu to another platform easily?
Both platforms sync listings and calendars via iCal and API connections, which generally makes migrating data to a new PMS straightforward. If you're considering a switch, it's worth checking what your new provider offers for free onboarding support during the transition.
