Beds24 vs VRBookings
Beds24
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| Figure | Beds24 | VRBookings |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.55/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Spec score · Vacation Rental Channel Manager Software | 9.2 (#1) | 6.5 (#25) |
| Spec score · Short-Term Rental Management Software | 9.2 (#2) | 6.6 (#43) |
| Automation | Users can trigger automated guest and staff messages and booking actions from predefined events and rules. | The PMS can automate messages, reminders, follow-ups, review management, price distribution, owner net calculations, and invoices. |
| Channel manager | Two-way OTA connections export inventory and prices and import bookings, with iCal synchronization also available. | The channel manager synchronizes availability, rates, and listing content with connected distribution channels through two-way API integrations. |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Montevarchi, Arezzo, Italy |
| Payments | Payment-gateway connections support card and PayPal collection, including automated payment requests and in-house charging. | The booking engine page lists Stripe, Mangopay, Gestpay, and Nexi as payment processor integrations and also describes bank transfer payments. |
| Product | Beds24 is cloud software for accommodation providers that combines booking, property, and channel management. | VRBookings is a cloud-based vacation rental management system for property managers, agencies, and distribution channels. |
| Security | Beds24 says its service uses 256-bit SSL encryption and regular backups. | The customer privacy policy says personal data is processed with appropriate security measures and mainly within the European Union. |
| Support | Pricing lists ticket support, forum access, self-onboarding tools, and regular webinars as included; personal onboarding and online training are optional. | VRBookings says it provides a specialized technical and commercial support team for requests and possible customizations. |
Plans
Beds24
- SMS notifications€0.10, paid once
- Channel Manager add-on€0.55 a month
- Additional user login€2 a month
- Pay-as-you-go base€15.50 a month
- Basic monthly fee for a hostel with one dorm and one bed€15.90 a month
- Private label€19 a month
- Personal onboarding/training€79, paid once
In their own words
Beds24
Beds24 is cloud software for accommodation providers, combining booking, property, and channel management. Its channel manager exchanges inventory and prices with connected channels through two-way XML and imports bookings; iCal synchronization is also available. A customizable, mobile-friendly booking page supports commission-free direct bookings. Property tools cover housekeeping, guest management, room assignment, and front-desk work, alongside automated messaging, dynamic pricing, cleaning management, and payment processing. Beds24 offers web access and iOS and Android apps for managing bookings, arrivals and departures, availability, and Airbnb and Booking.com messages. API V2 provides third parties access to accounts, properties, bookings, and inventory, with read-only and read/write token options. Its integration marketplace lists partners across accounting, business intelligence, compliance, distribution, guest experience, and property operations. Beds24 says it uses 256-bit SSL encryption and regular backups, and describes itself as a GDPR-compliant SaaS data processor. A listed hostel plan for one dorm and one bed costs €15.90 a month, billed monthly with no minimum term; channel manager and integrations cost extra. A free trial is available.
VRBookings
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