Your guidebook syncs from Airbnb or your PMS and stays free forever. When you're ready, add a TV welcome screen, WiFi guest capture and an in-room tablet, or get the lot for $15 a property.
Created by Superhosts since 2015, trusted by thousands of property managers worldwide.
Free forever. No card needed.
Stop juggling multiple tools. Get everything integrated and working together.
Far more than a digital guidebook. Auto‑sync from Airbnb and 20+ property managers, let AI answer guest questions 24/7, capture emails, upsell extras and earn commissions, all from one branded guide guests open on any device, no app required.
The moment guests turn on the TV, they’re greeted by name with their stay details, guidebook, WiFi and entertainment. Then it becomes your channel for upsells, local guides and even emergency alerts across your whole fleet.
Put your guidebook right on the counter. Our managed Android tablet boots straight into your property’s guide in locked kiosk mode, doubles as a photo‑frame welcome screen, and quietly watches for parties, all remotely managed from one dashboard, from just $2 a device per month.
One login. One platform. Every tool working together.
Your WiFi isn't just internet access. It's a marketing and management tool.
Detect unusual device counts and activity patterns. Get alerts when something seems off. Prevent problems before they happen.
Build your direct marketing list every time a guest connects. Reduce OTA dependency with your own guest database.
Understand guest behaviour, peak usage times, and device patterns. Make data-driven decisions about your property.
Control everything from anywhere. Reset routers, manage access, update passwords, all from your phone.
Connect with your existing tools and automate everything
Don't see your platform? We add new integrations monthly.
View All IntegrationsGet started in minutes, not hours
Automated daily SMS to your cleaning team with property details, check-out times, and priority alerts for back-to-back bookings.
Never miss a turnover. Cleaners get texts they can't ignore.
Enhance your guest experience by adding restaurants, cafés, and attractions to an interactive map. Customise each with unique icons and descriptions like "Best pancakes in town!"
Choose to display points of interest globally for all properties or assign them to specific listings.
Import a ready-made guidebook with one click, complete with essential menus, FAQs and content. Just tweak the wording and it's live.
Managing multiple properties? Copy and customise guidebooks across listings.
Never miss a guest question again. AI answers from your guide.
Our AI assistant doesn't just answer questions, it learns from your guidebook, house rules, and local recommendations to provide personalized, accurate responses.
Answers guests day and night
Every answer comes from your own guidebook
See why we're the smart choice for vacation rental management
| Feature |
BetterSTR
Free, or $15/property all-in
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TouchStay
$12-$120/mo
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Hostfully
$45-$379/mo
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StayFi
$10-$150/mo
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| Digital Guidebooks | Free Forever | |||
| WiFi Management | ||||
| AI Guest Support | ||||
| SMS Cleaner Notifications | ||||
| Email Marketing | Limited | |||
| Party Prevention | Limited | |||
| Upsell Products | Limited | |||
| Multi-language | 18 Languages | 10 Languages | 15 Languages | |
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | 30+ minutes | 45+ minutes | Hardware install |
| Total Value | Best All-in-One Value | Guidebooks Only | Most Expensive | WiFi Only |
Why pay for multiple tools when BetterSTR does it all?
BetterSTR Simple replaces the guidebook, WiFi, TV, tablet, noise monitoring and upsell subscriptions for $15 a property a month.
Built by hosts, for hosts
As Airbnb Superhosts since 2015, we've experienced every challenge you face. From answering the same questions repeatedly to dealing with WiFi issues at 2 AM.
That's why we built BetterSTR, not as another generic software company, but as hosts who needed better tools.
Digital guidebooks are completely free. Only pay for advanced features you actually use.
Start today, cancel anytime. No hidden fees or long-term commitments.
Our support team actually manages properties. We understand your challenges.
Repeat questions
Late nights, with answers on hand
Everything guests need
Setup time
Works with your favourite property management platforms
From property listing to live guidebook in under 5 minutes
Paste your Airbnb URL or connect via our integrations. We'll automatically import all your property details, photos, and house rules.
Add local recommendations, WiFi details, check-in instructions, and more. Use our templates or create your own unique sections.
Your guidebook gets a unique URL that works on any device. Send it via email, SMS, or add the QR code to your welcome materials.
Stop answering the same questions repeatedly. Your guidebook has all the answers guests need, available 24/7, let AI answer the repetitive ones, and teach it edge cases as time goes on.
Guests who feel well-informed leave better reviews. We’re Superhosts ourselves, and our own numbers, plus those of a few of our closest customers, have seen real gains.
No app downloads required. Your guidebook works instantly on any smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Make changes anytime and they're instantly live. No reprinting or redistributing physical guides.
Powerful features designed by hosts, for hosts
Welcome international guests with guidebooks in 18 languages. Automatic language detection shows the right version instantly.
Pin your favourite restaurants, attractions, and services. Guests can navigate directly from your guidebook.
Guests connect to WiFi instantly without typing passwords. Works on all modern smartphones.
Integrate with Hospitable and other platforms to display unique door codes for each guest automatically.
Show check-out dates, local events, and seasonal information that updates automatically for each booking.
See what guests read most, track guidebook views, and optimise your content based on real usage data.
"The team at BetterSTR have been great to deal with, and whenever we had suggestions with the program they were actioned straight away which was great."
"My guests love scanning the QR code and having everything in one place — check-in, WiFi and local tips. Hosting is so much smoother and guests mention it in their reviews."
"We run our own rentals on BetterSTR — the digital guidebook answers the questions guests used to message us about, and updating it takes seconds."
"You've created a great product. Most hosts underestimate the power of branding. Every revision was working flawlessly before we left to travel, and the pricing is very fair."
"They provide the host a great offering. Their costs are very reasonable considering other similar products available on the market. They are constantly improving their product and offerings as well. Highly recommend."
"The digital guidebook is beautiful, easy for guests to use, and helps answer many common questions before they even need to ask. Setting everything up was easy, and the support team has been friendly, fast, and genuinely interested in feedback."
"I love the guidebook and the wifi email capture portal. It is far superior to other email capture products and it actually captures legit email addresses from our guests staying at our cabins."
"Great to be able to update it from anywhere, and not have to print it so guests always have access to the most recent version. BetterSTR has added lots of features, even to the free version."
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Everything you need to know about free digital guidebooks for Airbnb & vacation rentals
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