Smoobu alternative for hotels, B&Bs and holiday lets
Smoobu in short: German PMS and channel manager founded in 2014, part of the HomeToGo group since 2021, widely used by Airbnb hosts and vacation rental managers. If you are looking for an alternative, here is what changes with Vezpa: where it suits you better, where Smoobu does better, and what it costs. The full comparison, with sources, is on the Vezpa vs Smoobu page.
The demo opens straight away, no sign-up. The free trial does not ask for a credit card.
What you get in Vezpa compared with Smoobu
Several apartments in one booking
Vezpa: a single booking can include several apartments, handy for groups and families renting 2 units.
Till, Tap to Pay and desktop apps
Vezpa: a till with catalogue and charge-to-room, card payments on your phone (Tap to Pay) or a POS reader, and native Windows and macOS apps on top of iOS and Android. Smoobu: cloud platform with iOS and Android apps.
Ready-made messages by email and WhatsApp
Vezpa: messages written once (directions, door code, review request) and sent from the booking by email or WhatsApp with guest details filled in. Smoobu: WhatsApp through the Guestway integration.
When Smoobu is still the better choice
An honest comparison also says where the other software is stronger. On these points Smoobu may suit you better:
Website included
Smoobu includes a website builder on every plan that you can connect to your own domain. Vezpa offers the booking engine on a custom domain, not a full showcase website.
More connectable portals
Smoobu lists over 100 connectable booking portals. Vezpa connects 60+.
User base and Airbnb focus
Smoobu has been around since 2014 and was built Airbnb-first for short lets: if you run 1-2 apartments without needing hotel features, it is lightweight and proven.
What Vezpa costs in the UK
| Plan | Up to | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Smart | 8 rooms or 3 apartments | £36 |
| Smart+ | 15 rooms or 5 apartments | £55 |
| Pro | 25 rooms or 8 apartments | £81 |
Every plan includes the PMS, the channel manager with more than 60 channels, the booking engine and online check-in. No commission on channel bookings; the 0.5% fee applies only to payments collected online through Vezpa. Revenue management with dynamic pricing is in the Pro plan. Full details are on the Pricing page.
Smoobu is based in Berlin, Germany (HomeToGo group). The information about Smoobu was checked on its official website on 13/10/2026: prices and features may change, so check https://www.smoobu.com as well.
Other comparisons
The point-by-point comparison, with the feature table, is on Vezpa vs Smoobu. Looking at other software too? Read about the alternatives to Cloudbeds, Beds24, Lodgify and Mews. All comparisons are on the Comparisons page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vezpa cost compared with Smoobu?
Vezpa has three plans with public prices when you subscribe from the website: Smart £36 a month (8 rooms or 3 apartments), Smart+ £55 (15 rooms or 5 apartments), Pro £81 (25 rooms or 8 apartments). For Smoobu prices, see the full comparison, with the date we checked them.
Can I try Vezpa before leaving Smoobu?
Yes. The demo opens in your browser without signing up, and the free trial lasts 14 days without a credit card. You can keep Smoobu running until you have finished testing.
Can I migrate from Smoobu to Vezpa?
Yes. For Booking.com the connection is immediate (automatic import). Mapping rate plans between Smoobu and Vezpa is done by hand: it is the most time-consuming part, and you get free WhatsApp support during setup.
What does NOT get imported?
Direct or manual bookings created in Smoobu need to be recreated. OTA bookings are recovered automatically from the channels via STAAH.
See it working before you decide
The browser demo is a sample property that is already set up: calendar, bookings and channels, ready to explore without creating an account. Full prices for the three plans are on the Pricing page.