What is direct booking software?
Software that lets you receive and manage bookings without Airbnb or Booking. Includes: website, calendar, multi-platform sync, contact/payment system.
Why do you need it?
- Eliminate 15-20% commissions
- Centralize management
- Professional image
- Get found on Google
2025 Software Comparison
CapDirect — Simplest
Free (Pro €9/month). Live in 2 minutes. iCal sync, WhatsApp, auto SEO, multilingual, guest guidebook.
Lodgify
€17-48/month + 1.9% per booking. Complete but expensive and complex.
Smoobu
€29-69/month. Good channel manager, basic website.
Beds24
From €12/month. Powerful but dated interface.
Hostaway
Custom pricing (€50-100+/month). Enterprise solution.
How to choose?
1-3 properties: CapDirect. 3-10: CapDirect Pro or Smoobu. 10+: Lodgify or Hostaway.