Top 8 Apps like Airbnb to List Your Property

Let's say hi to all the property owners and entrepreneurs. Ooh, sorry! How can we not greet travelers who could also be the target audience of this blog? Well, this is for you all.

Not everyone can align with a specific brand for a long time. You might get bored with the business or want to taste something new.

Yes, we know that.

The reason is that I had been a fan of Airbnb for a long time (as a traveler), and when I decided to quit, I realized how difficult it is to leave a brand with whom you had traveled for a long time.

That struggle put me in a situation to write this blog. So, let's hope you will find a perfect Airbnb-like app from my recommendation.

Now shift from "Why you're reading this blog" to "Let's start the blog".

VRBO

Founded in 1995, the VRBO stands for "Vacation rental by owners". They had over $2 million in rentals worldwide, while Airbnb boasted $4 million. In VRBO, the host need to list the entire space for rental.

Let's get into commission. They cost more for hosts and less for guests comparing Airbnb. Then you may ask, "Why is Vrbo here for god's sake". Here's the proof.

If you are a host like to list your entire property, it might be worth considering as an alternative platform. Even though the platform isn't affordable for you, it is for guests, which may increase the chance of getting more bookings for your platform.

Plum Guide

Plum Guide is a global vacation rental platform founded in 2016 in London.

The platform assures that the guest stay has prolonged on average, and the cancellation rate is 30% less comparing the other vacation rental apps.

What could be more asked to embrace this platform?

Plum Guide doesn't stress hosts to be exclusive to their business. As a host, you can subsequently list your property here and on various other platform-like Airbnb.

TripAdvisor Rentals

TripAdvisor Rentals, an American travel agency, has a global presence in 40 countries and is accessible in 20 languages. With earnings of $1.49 billion in 2022, it holds an indispensable position in the industry.

For a host, TripAdvisor helps you to connect your property with a vast network of travelers.

Approximately they had 1 billion reviews and opinions on roughly 8 million establishments.

Consider these three things,

1. Travel agent program - You can act as a project manager and book tours and activities on behalf of the guest. For that, you'll get an 8% commission. But being a project manager isn't exactly a host.

2. Free to list - you can list your property with a 0% upfront cost; although the platform charges a 3% commission for each booking.

3. Listing strength - "This feature does the heavy list for you", said TripAdvisor. How? It shows the listing strength and suggests you make their listing appealing to the guests.

Homestay

Homestay is a form of hospitality and lodging, which contradicts Airbnb offers. Here, the guest can stay with locals, I mean, you.

Using Homestay can be overwhelming for both users, though they can explore the cities with locals. Moreover, it is an affordable alternative for the guest.

Though, some drawbacks cling to the platform. Of course, not everyone can share their personal space, including you; as an effect, it limits the no of houses available to the guest.

If you are a host planning to share your personal space, then you know what to do.

HomeToGo

In 2014, the story of HomeToGo was started by Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge in Berlin. Now, they have around 15 million accommodations by collaborating with 60,000 partners.

HomeToGo allows guests to search and compare multiple accommodations across multiple providers like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.

Then, how is the platform for you?

Pros

• Offer straightforward account statistics
• Account support via phone, e-mail, and chat
• Central & synchronized calendars

Expedia

Expedia is an online travel agency owned by Expedia Group. Beyond vacation rentals, they offer services, including airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, and cruise ships.

Let's put them aside and come to the rentals: the traveler can find the property based on the destination, travel dates, and preferences.

Their offerings are myriad, and so does your opportunities as a host.

Pros

• Access to reviews & ratings
• Offer a promotional tool

Cons

• Heavy competition
• Don't favor independent accommodation

FlipKey

FlipKey is a vacation rental marketplace and a subsidiary company of TripAdvisor. However, the journey started as a house-swapping and vacation rental listing website in 2007.

As for the host, listing in FlipKey is free and straightforward. After you successfully list your property, your listing will eventually appear on TripAdvisor too.

How does the whole process work for the host?

• Set up your listing in a minute
• If a guest finds your place worthy of to stay
• They will contact you regarding the stay
• And you accept the booking & earn

Sonder

Founded in 2014, Sonder manages over 9,000 units across 40 cities in 10 countries. Despite being a large host in Airbnb, they even compete with them.

Pros for you

• They take care of your property, including all your operation.
• Top-notch guest experience, which assures you the returning customers.
• Since being a short-term rental platform, they know the risk involved, such as damages and cancellations.
• Sonder has a presence across multiple cities, so your property will get huge visibility from guests.

So, it's important to note that partnering with Sonder relinquishes some control over your property. You may have to merge with guidelines and protocols.

If that's not a big concern for you, give it a try to Sonder.

End note

Yes, we have come to say farewell. But before that, let us be clear about one thing. Before taking a huge step as a host, make yourself dirty in knowing the top-to-bottom of the platform.

1. Would their policies and pricing affect your pocket?
2. Does collaborating with them will only do good to you as your property?
3. Is the vacation rental app makes the process straightforward for you?
4. Would they mitigate every problem you face as a guest?

If the above checklist is a green flag for you, then don't wait - embrace them!

I hope I have covered all the Airbnb-like apps, in other words, the best alternatives of Airbnb.