The tables below highlight the key differences between connecting to Airbnb directly and connecting to Airbnb via NightsBridge.
Host Settings
All properties will be charged the same commission, regardless of whether they use a channel manager or not, and guests will not be charged. This will happen regardless of the connection (sync) to NightsBridge per listing.
These are the differences on a host level, between working directly with Airbnb (without a channel manager) and with NightsBridge.
| Feature | Without Channel Manager | With NightsBridge | Why is it different? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Rate Plan Connection | Using Standard Connection | |||
| Co-hosted listings | Can be manually managed | Cannot be connected to NightsBridge | Airbnb connection limitation | |
| Payments | Airbnb takes payment | Airbnb takes payment | ||
| Commission |
15.5% commission | 15.5% commission | All properties will be charged the same commission, regardless of whether they use a channel manager or not, and the guests will not be charged | |
| Airbnb calendar | Monthly calendar view | Listing and rate plan grid view (Similar to Booking.com and Expedia). | Monthly calendar view | This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection. |
| 'Contact Host' button | Button is available | Button is unavailable | Button is available | This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection. |
Listing Settings
These are the differences on a listing level, between working directly with Airbnb (without a channel manager) and with NightsBridge.
| Feature | Without Channel Manager | With NightsBridge | Why is it different? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Rate Plan Connection | Using Standard Connection | |||
| Rates | One default pax rate and one set extra person fee. | Offers rates per person beyond 3+ pax | Simpler pricing structure -best for unit pricing | • This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection • With a Rate Plan connection, NightsBridge is able to update per person rates, which isn't available with Airbnb directly. |
| Specials | Added to the listing. | A new rate plan needs to be created. | Specials on NightsBridge are sent to Airbnb | This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection |
| Smart pricing | Available. | Not available. | Airbnb connection limitation | |
| Updating availability | iCal link. Updated every 24 hours. Manually by you. | Realtime availability updates. | NightsBridge will automate on your behalf. | |
| New Bookings | Manually captured by you. | Automatically added to your calendar. | NightsBridge will automate on your behalf. | |
| iCal Link | Available | Not available | Airbnb connection limitation | |
Booking and Search Settings
These are the differences in the bookings and search settings between working directly with Airbnb (without a channel manager) and with NightsBridge.
| Feature | Without Channel Manager | With NightsBridge | Why is it different? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Rate Connection | Using Standard Connection | |||
| Booking Cancellations | Guests and hosts can cancel bookings | Guests and hosts can cancel bookings | ||
| Booking Modifications | Guests and hosts can modify bookings | Guests and host cannot modify bookings | Guests and host can modify bookings | This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection. |
| Special Strike-through on the listing | Strike-through visible to guests | Strike-through not displayed to guests | *Strike-through is displayed to guests | This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection. |
| Non-refundable and free cancellation rate plans available to guests | No | Yes - available | Not Available | • This depends on whether you're using the Rate Plan or Standard connection. • The NightsBridge connection enables this, which isn't available when working directly. |
| Dateless searches | Listings appear in the search | Listings DO NOT appear in the the search. | Listings do appear in the the search. | Airbnb connection limitation |
| Special offer button | Available - Host can offer a special on an existing booking or future bookings for a guest. | Not available | Available | Airbnb connection limitation |
Commission and unconnected listings
Properties that have a channel manager or not will be charged the same commission, and the guest will not be charged
The calendar view changes on unconnected listings for the same reason. Once connected to a channel manager, your Airbnb listings change from the calendar view to the grid view. Since we connect to your host account, all listings - whether connected to NightsBridge or not, will change to the grid view.
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