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Why BetterSTR is Free

We believe every vacation rental host should have access to professional digital guidebooks.
Our core features will always be free, with optional upgrades for those who need them.

Unlimited Everything

Create unlimited guidebooks for unlimited properties with unlimited guests

No Credit Card

Sign up and start using all features immediately without payment info

No Contracts

Use our free features forever with no obligations or hidden fees

Premium Guidebook Features

Your guidebook is always free — upgrade for premium features

Premium Features Included:

Custom Fonts & Styling
Make your guide uniquely yours

Google Maps Integration
Interactive maps for your guests

AI Chat Assistant
24/7 automated guest support

3-Month Free Trial - All new properties get full premium access for 3 months at no charge

Usage-Based

Pay Per Reservation

Perfect for seasonal or low-volume properties

$0.50/reservation

Billed weekly

  • All premium features included
  • Pay only for reservations you have
  • No bookings = $0 charge
  • Perfect for seasonal properties
  • Billed weekly based on usage
  • Cancel anytime
Choose Usage-Based
Flat-Rate

Pay Per Property

Best for year-round, high-volume properties

$2.99/property

Billed monthly

  • All premium features included
  • Unlimited reservations per property
  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Best for 8+ reservations/month
  • Simple flat-rate billing
  • Cancel anytime
Choose Flat-Rate

Other Addons

Everything you need to create amazing guest experiences

Free Forever

Everything you need to get started

$0

No credit card required

  • Unlimited digital guidebooks
  • Unlimited properties
  • Unlimited guests
  • All integrations included
  • Mobile-friendly guides
  • Real-time updates
  • Basic analytics
  • Email support
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Custom Domains

Professional branding

from $9.95/year

Per domain

  • Everything in Free
  • Subdomain: $9.95/year
  • Custom domain: $14.95/year
  • SSL certificate included
  • Remove BetterSTR branding
  • Professional appearance
  • Better guest trust
  • Priority support
Start Free Guidebook

SMS Delivery

Reach guests instantly

$0.10/SMS

Pay as you go

  • Everything in Free
  • Send guidebooks via SMS
  • Automatic delivery
  • Custom templates
  • Delivery confirmation
  • International support
  • SMS analytics
  • No monthly fees
Add SMS Credits

Additional Features

Enhance your guidebooks with powerful add-ons

Multi-Language Translations

Welcome international guests

$2/translation

One-time fee per language

  • Professional AI translations
  • 14 languages available
  • Instant translation
  • Auto-detect guest language
  • One-click language switching
  • Update anytime for free
  • SEO optimized for each language
Add Translations
NEW

Upsell Products & Services

Turn your guide into a revenue stream

7% platform fee

Only pay when you make sales

  • Sell add-on services to guests
  • Stripe Connect integration
  • Early/late check-in fees
  • Mid-stay linen changes
  • Welcome baskets & groceries
  • EV charging & equipment rentals
  • Instant payment processing
  • Automated email confirmations
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ANDROID TABLET

BetterSTR Companion

Transform any Android tablet into a smart assistant

$2/month per device

Basic Companion Features

  • Direct boot to your guidebook
  • Kiosk mode lockdown
  • Digital photo frame screensaver
  • Custom welcome messages
  • Remote device management
  • QR code provisioning
  • Smart brightness control
  • Ticker messages
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PREMIUM

Companion + Noise Monitor

Everything plus real-time noise detection

$5/month per device

All Basic Features + Advanced Monitoring

  • Everything in Basic
  • Real-time noise detection
  • Custom decibel thresholds
  • Quiet hours configuration
  • Instant noise alerts
  • Historical noise data
  • Party prevention
  • Noise level reports
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Android 11+ required • 4GB RAM recommended • BYOD or purchase pre-configured tablets

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Frequently Asked Questions

No! You can create an account and start using all our free features immediately without any payment information. Credit card is only required if you choose to add custom domain or SMS features.

No limits! You can create unlimited guidebooks for unlimited properties and serve unlimited guests, all for free. The free plan includes all core features - we only charge for premium add-ons like custom domains and SMS delivery.

We offer two domain options: Subdomains (yourname.guidebook.cloud) are $9.95/year, and custom domains (yourdomain.com) are $14.95/year. Both options include SSL certificates and remove BetterSTR branding for a professional appearance.

SMS delivery is pay-as-you-go at $0.10 per message sent. There are no monthly fees or minimum commitments. You simply add credits to your account and we deduct as you send messages. Credits never expire.

Yes! You can add or remove custom domains at any time with no cancellation fees. Your account will automatically revert to the free plan if you remove all paid features. SMS credits remain in your account and never expire.

All integrations are included in the free plan! This includes Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Hostfully, Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostex, and more. You can sync your properties and reservations from any supported platform at no additional cost.

Translations are a one-time purchase at $2 per language. Once you translate your guidebook, guests can switch between languages with one click. We support 14 languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and more. You can update your guidebook content anytime, if you need to fully re-translate, simply delete the language and run another translation.