KeysBlu vs Setful
KeysBlu
keysblu.comSetful
setful.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | KeysBlu | Setful |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199/mo | £15/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Event Rental Software | 8.2 (#7) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Data export | The pricing page says every plan includes full CSV data export from day one. | Users can export the whole account as JSON or export individual entities as spreadsheets, including the availability ledger and audit log. |
| Integrations | KeysBlu offers a REST Booking API, an embeddable booking widget, and a WordPress plugin; its developer page also describes Webflow support. | The Xero and QuickBooks interface, mapping and error queue run against a sandbox, but live credentials are not accepted. |
| Payments | Payments run through KeyTransact, which the feature page describes as PCI DSS compliant, with tokenized card data and payouts to the operator’s bank. | Setful raises invoices and records payments, but card payments for hire bookings are not built yet. |
| Support | KeysBlu says customers can email support anytime and usually receive a response within one business day. | Core includes email support; Setful also invites users to email vulnerability reports with reproduction details. |
Plans
Setful
- Additional office user£15 a month
- Additional location£50 a month
- Core£149 a month
- Scale£249 a month
In their own words
KeysBlu
KeysBlu is rental-management software for car, equipment, boat, RV, trailer and other fleets. Its online booking funnel shows real-time availability across locations and vehicle classes, then lets customers reserve units. Operators can set seasonal and vehicle-class rates, long-rental tiers, deposits, taxes, discounts and coupons. Fleet records cover status, location, telematics, odometer and fuel, blocked periods, repair orders, maintenance and damage photos. Customers can sign rental agreements electronically, submit ID verification and receive return receipts. Payments run through KeyTransact, which the feature page describes as PCI DSS compliant, with tokenized card data and payouts to the operator’s bank. Integration options include a REST Booking API, embeddable booking widget, WordPress plugin and Webflow support. The developer page gives a limit of 600 requests per minute per API key. KeysBlu says every plan includes full CSV export from day one. Plans start at $199 per month; each has a seven-day trial without a credit card, and subscriptions can be cancelled anytime.