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A SmartxStay alternative with simple pricing.
SmartxStay is a capable digital guest guide with tiered plans and paid add-ons. StayBinder does the same job from £9.99 a month for your first property, then £4.99 for each extra, with all seven languages on every plan and a no-card trial.
The short answer
If you want a digital guest guide without tiers or paid add-ons, StayBinder is a strong SmartxStay alternative. It is £9.99 a month for your first property, then £4.99 for each extra, covering every feature and all seven languages, with a 14-day no-card trial, off-season pausing, UK bin-day schedule and review routing. SmartxStay suits Central and Southern European hosts wanting in-guide upsells.
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StayBinder vs SmartxStay
| Feature | StayBinder | SmartxStay |
|---|---|---|
| Guest opens it with one QR code, no app or login | Yes | Yes |
| House manual, local recommendations and check-in info | Yes | Yes |
| Every feature included, no paid add-ons | Yes | Tiered, plus paid add-ons |
| Price | £9.99/mo + £4.99 per extra property | From €17.90 / month |
| Languages on every plan | 7 | 2 to 6, by tier |
| Free trial without a card | 14 days, no card | None advertised |
| Pause a property in the off-season | Yes | - |
| UK bin-day schedule and review routing | Yes | - |
| In-guide upsells / booking modules | - | Yes |
Figures are our best understanding of publicly listed plans in June 2026 and can change; SmartxStay prices are in EUR and tiered, always check their site for the latest. SmartxStay is a trademark of QR-SPACE D.O.O.; we're not affiliated.
Why hosts choose StayBinder
Simple pricing, everything in, nothing to add on
No tier to outgrow and no module to buy later. Every StayBinder guide ships with the full feature set, all seven languages, and the UK touches a holiday let actually needs.
- £9.99/mo for your first property, then £4.99 per extra, with a 14-day no-card trial.
- Seven-language auto-translation on every plan, not just the top tier.
- UK bin-day schedule, review routing and a print-ready QR flyer built in.
- Pause a property for the off-season and the charge pauses with it.
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SmartxStay vs StayBinder
How is StayBinder's pricing different from SmartxStay's?
StayBinder is £9.99 a month for your first property, then £4.99 for each extra, with every feature included and no add-ons. SmartxStay uses tiers (from around €17.90/month at the time of writing) with extra paid modules. Use code LAUNCH2026 for £4.99 a month for your first property and £1.99 for each extra, for your first 6 months. See our pricing.
Do I get all the languages on the cheapest plan?
Yes. Every StayBinder guide auto-translates into seven languages, included on every property. On tiered tools the language count usually rises with the price. More on this in welcoming guests in their language.
When is SmartxStay the better fit?
If you let in Slovenia, Croatia or the wider Central and Southern European market and want local-market fit plus in-guide upsell and booking modules, SmartxStay is built around that. StayBinder leans to UK and multi-channel hosts who want simple, all-in pricing and UK-specific touches.
Can I try StayBinder before paying?
Yes, 14 days with no card. Build your first guide in an afternoon and pause it free in the off-season. See how it works.
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