Looking for an alternative to Smoobu?
Smoobu is a powerful, international tool for holiday rentals. For some hosts, that extensive suite is simply more, and more expensive, than they need. If you are a smaller or Belgian host who wants something simpler and cheaper, Rentiplanner can be a suitable alternative. This page compares both tools honestly, including where Smoobu is stronger, so you can decide for yourself.
Start for freeRentiplanner vs. Smoobu: objective comparison
Both tools let guests book directly and work with no commission. The differences are mainly in price, simplicity, languages and the breadth of channel connectivity.
| Rentiplanner | Smoobu | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan, paid from EUR 9/month | EUR 23.20/month for 1 property |
| Simplicity and learning curve | Deliberately simple, online in 10 min | Extensive suite, more setup |
| Languages (interface + guest emails) | NL, FR, DE, EN, guest language detected | International, more general |
| Channel connectivity | iCal sync (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo) | 100+ OTA channel manager (API) |
| Dynamic pricing | Seasonal and rule-based pricing | Built in (add-on +EUR 12.99) |
| Feature breadth | Core: calendar, bookings, pricing, emails | Extensive: invoicing, tasks, analytics |
| Commission on bookings | None | None |
Starting price
Rentiplanner
Free plan, paid from EUR 9/month
Smoobu
EUR 23.20/month for 1 property
Simplicity and learning curve
Rentiplanner
Deliberately simple, online in 10 min
Smoobu
Extensive suite, more setup
Languages (interface + guest emails)
Rentiplanner
NL, FR, DE, EN, guest language detected
Smoobu
International, more general
Channel connectivity
Rentiplanner
iCal sync (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo)
Smoobu
100+ OTA channel manager (API)
Dynamic pricing
Rentiplanner
Seasonal and rule-based pricing
Smoobu
Built in (add-on +EUR 12.99)
Feature breadth
Rentiplanner
Core: calendar, bookings, pricing, emails
Smoobu
Extensive: invoicing, tasks, analytics
Commission on bookings
Rentiplanner
None
Smoobu
None
When is Rentiplanner the better choice?
Smoobu is a mature, powerful suite and stays strong if you manage dozens of properties, need 100+ OTA channels via API, or want built-in dynamic pricing. For many smaller and Belgian hosts, that is more than needed, and more expensive than needed. Rentiplanner is built for exactly that group.
- 1You have one or a few properties and Smoobu's EUR 23.20 per month plus features are more than you need.
- 2You rent out in Belgium and want the interface, guest emails and widget in Dutch, French, German and English.
- 3You just want a calendar with direct bookings, without learning a full property-management suite.
- 4You are just starting and want to begin for free, with no monthly entry cost.
More about the availability calendar · See the pricing overview
Do you rent mainly to Dutch-speaking guests? Then also see our comparison with Huurkalender.nl.
Who is Rentiplanner a good choice for?
Rentiplanner is kept deliberately simple and built for hosts in Belgium and the border regions, with full support for the four languages.
Smaller hosts
One to a few properties that find Smoobu too extensive or too expensive, and just want it to work.
Belgian and multilingual hosts
Interface and guest emails in NL, FR, DE and EN, tailored to the Belgian market and border regions.
Those who prefer simplicity
Calendar, bookings and pricing without the learning curve of a full suite. Online in ten minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rentiplanner better than Smoobu?
It depends on your situation. Smoobu is a more powerful, international suite with 100+ OTA channels and built-in dynamic pricing. Rentiplanner is simpler, cheaper and Belgian-focused (NL/FR/DE/EN). For a smaller Belgian host, Rentiplanner is often enough; if you manage dozens of properties across many channels, Smoobu stays strong.
How much does Rentiplanner cost compared to Smoobu?
Rentiplanner has a free plan and paid plans from EUR 9 per month. Smoobu starts at EUR 23.20 per month for one property, with a dynamic-pricing add-on of EUR 12.99. So for a small host, Rentiplanner is considerably cheaper.
Can I switch from Smoobu without losing my bookings?
Yes. You connect Airbnb, Booking.com and other channels via iCal. There is no lock-in: your existing channel connections keep working and you avoid double bookings during the switch.
Does Rentiplanner support multiple languages?
Yes. The interface, the guest emails and the booking widget work in Dutch, French, German and English. The guest emails go out automatically in the guest's language.
Ready to see it for yourself?
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Rentiplanner · See the pricing overview · More about the availability calendar