Zeevou or Smoobu?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing, scalability and features, so you can see which platform fits your portfolio now and as it grows.
Scalable automation-first PMS for growing portfolios
Flat-fee PMS for independent hosts
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose Smoobu
If you are an independent host or manage up to around 20 properties and want a flat-fee, tiered subscription with a 14-day free trial before committing.
Choose Zeevou
RECOMMENDEDIf you want a free core PMS with unlimited listings and seats, plus built-in owner, staff and task management as you scale from one unit to 200+.
Zeevou vs Smoobu at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
ZeevouFree core PMS scaling from one unit to 200+
SmoobuFlat-fee subscription platform with a free trial
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 | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Unified inbox | ||
| Guest CRM | ||
| Automated messages and emails | ||
| Online check-in process | included in Professional plans | |
| AI-powered chatbot | – | |
| Airbnb messaging autoresponder | centralized Airbnb messaging via inbox | |
| VIP guest flagging | – |
Direct Booking
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free website | included in Professional plans | |
| No commission | ||
| Direct booking website builder | ||
| Mobile and SEO friendly | ||
| Custom templates | ||
| Integration with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager | – | |
| Promotions & Vouchers support | – | |
| Review collection | ||
| Upsell and add-ons | upselling via booking engine link | |
| Blog functionality | – | |
| Google Vacation Rental partner | – | |
| GDPR compliance | – |
Support
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Free setup and onboarding | ||
| Email & live chat | ||
| FAQs & Live Host Forum | – | |
| Phone support | ||
| One-on-one support | – | |
| Community support | – |
Integrations
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | invoicing solution add-on | |
| Booking security services | – | |
| Dynamic pricing | paid add-on, €12.99/property/mo | |
| Cleaning management | – | |
| Payments | Stripe & PayPal integration | |
| Google tools | – | |
| Review systems | – | |
| Communications | ||
| Staff management | – | |
| Task management | – | |
| Smart locks | ||
| Key exchange | – | |
| Zapier | – |
Brand Management
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Custom SEO settings for each brand | – | |
| Multiple property PMS | ||
| Multiple currencies | – |
Operations
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Task management | – | |
| Centralised calendar | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Check-out management | ||
| Self check-in | ||
| Custom rates setting | set base price, fees, sync pricing | |
| Weekly and monthly rates | – |
Automation
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way API integration (for rates and availability, images, descriptions, and amenities) | ||
| iCal support | – | |
| Payment collection | ||
| Guest details collection | ||
| Guest CRM | ||
| Automated security deposit | – | |
| Agreement | – | |
| ID collection | – | |
| Corporation CRM | – |
Reporting
| Feature | Zeevou | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time reporting | ||
| Dashboard reporting | ||
| Monthly profit report | – | |
| Investor statement | – | |
| Owner portal | – | |
| Automated owner reporting | – | |
| 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 Zeevou or Smoobu cheaper?
Zeevou's Core plan is completely free with unlimited listings and seats, whereas Smoobu's plans start from around €28 per month per unit even on its lowest tier. Smoobu does offer a 14-day free trial to test its full feature set, and both platforms can add paid modules, such as dynamic pricing, on top of their base offering.
Which platform is better for a growing portfolio?
Zeevou is built to scale from a single unit up to 200+ units, with modular add-ons like Direct Booking Pro that you can adopt as you grow. Smoobu is positioned for independent hosts and small to medium portfolios up to around 20 properties, with larger portfolios needing a custom quote.
Do both platforms charge commission on direct bookings?
Zeevou's direct booking website carries 0% commission, with a percentage fee applying only to bookings made through its ZeeLink host network. Smoobu is commission-free on its Professional Prepaid and Teams Pro+ plans, but its lower-cost Professional Flex plan carries a 0.9% booking fee.
What's the key difference between Zeevou and Smoobu?
The clearest difference is pricing structure: Zeevou offers a genuinely free core PMS with unlimited listings and seats, while Smoobu charges a per-unit subscription from the outset, offset by a 14-day free trial. Zeevou also bundles owner portals, staff management and task management as standard, features not confirmed as included in Smoobu's public feature list.
How easy is it to switch from Smoobu to Zeevou?
Zeevou includes guided onboarding and dedicated migration specialists as part of its paid plans, helping teams move calendars, listings and guest data across. Because Zeevou's Core plan is free, you can also set up and trial the platform in parallel with an existing Smoobu subscription before fully switching over.
