If one job is taking too much of your time, such as keeping calendars in sync, organising changeovers or sending the same guest messages, start with that job below. Each note explains what a tool does, what it does not do and who it tends to suit.
Each note describes what a system does and who it suits. StayWorkbench does not rank systems or recommend one provider over another. Prices change often, so check each provider's own pricing page. New to this? What a PMS does and costs explains the features and pricing models before you look at any system.
Known for: simpler booking and calendar setup for a handful of properties, with a booking website included.
ListedKnown for: channel management plus a direct booking website built from templates.
ListedKnown for: a highly configurable channel manager and booking system, with detailed rules and automation settings.
ListedKnown for: management platforms built for larger portfolios.
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Why response expectations, cancellation defaults and payout timing matter more than the commission rate, and how many platforms to start with.
Why a bookings log shows the score but not the reason, and the three extra numbers that turn it into something you can act on.
How to work out whether messaging, calendar sync, changeovers, pricing or records need software first, and what to test before you pay.
How key safes, keypad locks and app-only locks compare at the door, what fails when the signal or batteries go, and how to give each guest their own way in
How calendar sync delays cause double bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, how to measure your own risk, and the free fixes to try first.
What to export, archive and cross-check when you change booking software or channel manager, and the order that avoids double bookings.
