Bookalet
6.4#30 in short-term rental management softwareFrom £139 a yearWeb
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Vacation Rental Desk
7.9#4 in short-term rental management softwareFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Bookalet | Vacation Rental Desk |
|---|---|---|
| Channel integrations | Channel management syncs availability with portals including Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. | Calendar availability can synchronize in both directions with major marketing channels, iCalendar, and Google Calendar; rates and photos are not currently synchronized according to the signup FAQ. |
| Privacy | Bookalet identifies BnBSelect.com Ltd as its data controller and says it shares booking data with accommodation operators or owners. | The FAQ says the company does not sell or provide visitor or member email addresses, reservation information or personal information to third parties. |
| Security | The pricing page lists PCI Compliant as a Lite plan feature. | The company says hosted rental websites use HTTPS and a standardized SSL certificate by default; custom-domain SSL is available to paying subscribers. |
Bookalet plans
- Lite£139 a year
- Pro£189 a year
- Team£239 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Vacation Rental Desk plans
- Free versionFree
- Paid subscription$12 a month
- Bulk pricing: up to 15 rentals$150 a month
- Up to 15 rentals$150 a month
- Up to 20 rentals$180 a month
- Bulk pricing: up to 20 rentals$180 a month
Pick Bookalet if…
Bookalet is aimed at holiday-home owners, growing hosts, letting agents, and teams managing rental properties. Its direct booking tools may suit operators who want reservations through their own websites.
Pick Vacation Rental Desk if…
Vacation Rental Desk suits do-it-yourself rental owners and managers, including professional property managers on a budget. It may fit operators who need direct booking, reservation administration, reports, and automated guest emails.