Pricing

One fee, only when a guest books.

No subscription, no setup fee, nothing added to your guest's price.

Launch offer
2%
on your first $25,000
in paid bookings
then
3%
per booking
after that, forever
No monthly feeNo setup feeNo guest fee

Payment processing charged separately by Stripe.

  • Pay only when a booking completes
  • Unpaid or abandoned links cost nothing
  • Guests pay exactly the price you set
  • Card and ACH accepted
  • Payouts direct to your bank
  • Cancel anytime, there is nothing to cancel
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The booking that crosses $25,000 is still charged at 2%. Every booking after it is 3%.

What you keep on a $1,500 booking

Stripe card processing of 2.9% + 30¢ is included in both columns so the numbers are what actually lands in your bank.

Launch offer

first $25,000

2%
Guest pays
$1,500.00
RentalBot fee (2%)
−$30.00
Stripe processing
−$43.80
You keep
$1,426.20

Standard

after that

3%
Guest pays
$1,500.00
RentalBot fee (3%)
−$45.00
Stripe processing
−$43.80
You keep
$1,411.20

How it compares

Total fees on a $1,500 booking, including payment processing where the platform charges it separately.

Airbnbtotal fees on the stay: 15.5% host-only, or 3% host + 12 to 16% guest
$232.5015.5%
Vrbohost fee + payment processing
$120.00~8%
Hospitable Direct Premiumall-in
$105.007%
RentalBot3% + Stripe processing
$88.805.9%

With the launch offer: $73.80 on the same booking.

Houfylisting site: $11.99/mo plan at one booking a month + Stripe, 5% if connected to a PMS
$55.79$12/mo + Stripe
Stripe alonepayments only, no booking features
$43.802.9% + 30¢

Competitor fees as published in 2026 and subject to change. Houfy is a marketplace where guests find you; RentalBot is for guests who already asked. Stripe alone gives you payments but no booking page, records, or confirmations.

Why direct is safe here

Cheaper than a marketplace. Safer than a text and a Venmo.

The usual knock on direct booking is that nobody verifies anyone. RentalBot puts the verification back without putting a marketplace between you and your guest.

Payments run through Stripe, never through a text

Guests pay by card or ACH on a Stripe-hosted checkout. Card details never touch RentalBot, and your name and property appear on the guest's statement.

Hosts are verified before a link can be shared

A booking link only goes live after the host confirms their email, and it cannot take a payment until Stripe has verified the host's identity and bank account for payouts.

Optional guest ID check

Turn on Stripe Identity and guests confirm a government ID and a selfie before they can pay. Set it per booking, per property, or for every stay.

A record both sides can point to

Dates, price, guest details, confirmation emails, and a receipt are all tied to one booking. Cancellations, refunds, and disputes are recorded and refunds go back through Stripe in full.

How payments, data, and guests are protected →

Everything in the fee

No add-ons, no tiers, no per-property plans.

Guest checkout page

A secure, professional page with your name and property on it. Card and ACH accepted.

Confirmations and receipts

Host and guest both get an instant confirmation email and a receipt when payment lands.

Direct payouts

Stripe deposits funds straight to your bank account, typically within 2 business days.

Booking records and reminders

Dates, guest details, payment status, and check-in reminders, all in one dashboard.

Calendar sync

Import Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com calendars so direct bookings never double up.

Optional guest ID check

Require government ID and a selfie via Stripe Identity before a guest can pay.

Common questions

When is the fee charged?

Only when a booking is successfully completed and payment is collected. If a guest doesn't complete checkout, you're not charged anything.

Does my guest pay extra?

No. The RentalBot fee (2% on your first $25,000 in bookings, then 3%) comes out of the booking total on your side. Guests pay exactly the amount you set, with no service fees added at checkout.

Are Stripe fees included in the RentalBot fee?

No. The 2% or 3% is RentalBot's platform fee. Stripe's standard payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) is charged separately and deducted from your payout by Stripe.

Are there any other fees?

No. No monthly subscription, no setup fee, no account fee, no cancellation fee. Just the RentalBot fee when a booking completes: 2% on your first $25,000 in bookings, then 3%.

What is the launch offer?

Every host pays 2% until they have collected $25,000 in paid bookings through RentalBot, then 3% on every booking after that. The whole booking that crosses $25,000 is still charged at 2%. Stripe processing is separate either way.

Is booking direct through RentalBot safe for the guest?

Yes. Guests pay on a Stripe-hosted checkout, never by texting a payment app, and card details never touch RentalBot. A link only goes live after the host verifies their email, and it cannot take a payment until Stripe has verified the host for payouts. Both sides get a confirmation and a receipt, and refunds go back through Stripe in full.

When do I get paid?

Stripe typically processes payouts within 2 business days of a completed booking, directly to your bank account.

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No account required. No fee until a guest pays.

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2% on your first $25,000 · 3% after · No subscription