StayManager

What StayManager is

StayManager is cloud-based hostel and property management software for universities, colleges, PGs, student housing, co-living providers, and service apartment managers. Its dashboard handles room allocation, rent collection, billing, KYC verification, and visitor tracking. Resident functions include digital payments, check-in and check-out, meal management, issue resolution, facility booking, and leave management. Payments can be made by UPI, credit or debit card, mobile wallet, or net banking; staff can also enter offline payments. Rent reminders can be sent by SMS, WhatsApp, and email. The software describes Tally and ERP integration, GST-compliant invoices, and TDS deductions, alongside inventory tools for stock tracking, QR or barcode scanning, purchase approvals, and audit-ready reports. StayManager is available on web, Android, and iOS. Hostels can present the app under their own name, logo, and theme. The paid StayManager plan is listed at ₹300 a year, with a 7-day trial; its pricing page describes the annual license as ₹300 plus GST per month spread over a year and says there are no restrictions. The maker is headquartered in Chennai, India.

Who it suits

StayManager suits universities, colleges, hostel and PG operators, and student housing or co-living providers managing resident services and rent. Service apartment managers are also among its intended users, particularly where web and mobile access and resident-facing functions are useful.

Limits

There is no free plan. The listed paid plan includes a 7-day trial and is described as having no restrictions.

Getting started

1. Visit the StayManager website.
2. Start the 7-day free trial for the StayManager plan.
3. Use the web version or the Android or iOS app.
4. Set up the hostel's app name, logo, and theme if using white-labeling.

Verdict

Choose StayManager if you manage hostel, PG, university, student housing, co-living, or service apartment operations and want resident services and rent workflows together. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan; the listed offer is paid, with a 7-day trial.