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Smily vs VacayOps
Both stand on vacation rental channel manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Smily combines channel management, property operations, messaging drafts, and direct-booking tools in one vacation-rental platform. Its paid pricing uses the higher of a fixed fee or 1.2% of gross booking value, so larger operators need a direct pricing discussion.
Visit SmilyVacayOps combines rental management, channel connections, operations, and direct-booking tools, with different plans for service companies, owners, and full-platform use. Check the active-property billing basis and the listed extra device and phone-line charges.
Visit VacayOpsThe facts
| Smily | VacayOps | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Smily vacation rental software: €2,287 a month | Operations Only — For Service Companies: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | smily.com | vacayops.com |
| On vacation rental channel manager software | #22 of 25 | #18 of 25 |
Smily: what it does well
- Synchronizes listings across more than 1,000 websites
- Centralizes bookings, guests, payments, and communication
- Drafts contextual guest and review replies
- Includes branded direct-booking website builder
- Supports dynamic pricing and payment processing
What to know first
- No free plan
- Displayed plan costs €2,287 a month
- Setup fees start at €690
- 2,000+ properties require contacting Smily
VacayOps: what it does well
- Connects directly to five named booking channels.
- Synchronizes listings, rates, and reservations.
- Full Platform includes a website builder and owner and guest portals.
- No per-seat fees, setup fees, or booking fees.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Native iOS and Android apps are listed as coming soon.
- Operations Only does not include a PMS.
- Smart devices and phone lines have separate monthly charges.
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