Simple, transparent pricing: free for property managers
Channels Connect has no subscription, no listing fee and no credit card required. We earn a small commission on the booking side, so we only make money when you get a paid booking. There is one plan, and everyone gets the same access.
What is included, at no cost
Every property manager gets the same access. Nothing is held back behind a higher tier.
- Distribution to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google and 90+ channels
- Two-way calendar synchronization across every connected channel
- Dynamic pricing rules by season, demand and booking window
- iCal import and export
- PMS integrations with Hostfully, Guesty, OwnerRez and Hospitable
- Listing and image manager, built once and reused everywhere
- Hands-on onboarding from our team
How the commission works
No subscription, no setup fee. When a guest books through a channel we connected, we keep a small percentage of that booking. Commission rates vary by channel and property type, so here is a simple example to show the shape of it.
If a booking never happens, you never pay us anything. There is no minimum, no monthly floor and no cost to stay connected.
Example
- Booking
- 4 nights at $220 a night
- Total booking value
- $880
- Channels Connect commission (example rate, 3%)
- about $26
- You receive
- the rest, paid the same way the channel normally pays you
What would a subscription channel manager cost you?
Most channel-manager subscriptions run $10 to $20 per listing, per month. Enter your numbers to see what you would typically pay elsewhere, and what you pay on Channels Connect.
With 10 listings handling about 240 bookings a year, a typical subscription channel manager would cost $1,200 to $2,400 a year. On Channels Connect, the subscription cost is $0.
This is a subscription-fee comparison only, based on a typical $10 to $20 per listing, per month range for channel-manager software. It does not include the commission Channels Connect earns on bookings, described above.
When Channels Connect is not the right fit
We would rather tell you upfront than have you find out after switching.
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You want a fixed monthly invoice instead of a commission
Some managers prefer a flat subscription they can budget for regardless of bookings. Channels Connect only earns when you get paid, which means the cost moves with your revenue, not against it.
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You need a full property management system, not just distribution
Channels Connect is a channel manager, not a PMS. If you need guest messaging, cleaning schedules and accounting in one system, keep your PMS and connect it to us.
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You already have a channel manager you are happy paying for
If your current setup works and the cost is not a concern, switching is extra effort for a benefit you may not feel. We are built for managers who want distribution without the subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How does Channels Connect make money if it is free?
It is free for property managers: no subscription, no listing fee, no credit card. Channels Connect earns a small commission on the booking side, so it only makes money when a guest books and you get paid.
How long does setup take?
Most managers connect a PMS or import their Airbnb listings and go live within a day or two. Our team helps with onboarding directly so you are not doing it alone.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no contracts or long-term commitments. You can disconnect your channels whenever you want.
Which booking channels do you connect to?
Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google and more than 90 additional channels. Grandfathered Expedia listing rights let us place inventory that many third parties cannot.
Ready to connect your first channel, for free?
No subscription, no credit card, no risk. You only pay when a booking is paid.