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Description

You've probably never heard of BrightSide. We are a small, family-run vacation rental software company based in Maryville, Tennessee...and our software is awesome. But better yet, our customer service is unparalleled in the industry. We excel at taking care of our clients by: 1. Listening to our clients and responding to what they need. 2. Answering the phone when you call us, or returning your call if you leave a voicemail. You can get us on the phone! 3. We build custom reports. 4. We create new features as needed. 5. All of our features are included for one monthly subscription fee. We don't nickel and dime you. Yes, our software does a lot; more than many of the others. Our goal is to help you get your life back. Our users say BrightSide is easy to use, but that doesn't mean it is lightweight. We take care of our clients and we know most of them by name. Does your current software company's support team know you? Let's get to know each other. We would love to help you "Do more. Work less.™"

Description

Smoobu is an all-in-one vacation rental management software that streamlines operations through a centralized Property Management System (PMS). This powerful command center allows for the professional oversight of all short-term rental operations from a single dashboard. By utilizing a high-speed Channel Manager for real-time calendar synchronization across all major booking platforms, Smoobu ensures accurate availability, effectively preventing double bookings and protecting your reputation. To scale your business, the Booking Engine and integrated Website Builder empower you to drive direct bookings and maximize total revenue. Hosts can further automate their workflow with a Guest Communication module that sends personalized messages and provides a digital Guest Guide for an elevated experience. With Dynamic Pricing to optimize nightly rates and detailed Statistics for performance tracking, Smoobu is the ultimate tool for managing everything—from individual apartments to boutique hotels—in one efficient, high-performance hub.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Airbnb Yes 
Beyond Yes 
Booking.com Yes 
Operto Teams Yes 
PriceLabs Yes 
TurnoverBnB Yes 
Vrbo Yes 
Wheelhouse Pricing Yes 
CardConnect Yes 
Duve No 
Expedia No 
Google Analytics No 
HomeToGo No 
KeyNest No 
PriceLab Yes 
Properly No 
Revinate Yes 
TIDY No 
TheReach No 
Vikey No 

Integrations

Airbnb Yes 
Beyond Yes 
Booking.com Yes 
Operto Teams Yes 
PriceLabs Yes 
TurnoverBnB Yes 
Vrbo Yes 
Wheelhouse Pricing Yes 
CardConnect No 
Duve Yes 
Expedia Yes 
Google Analytics Yes 
HomeToGo Yes 
KeyNest Yes 
PriceLab No 
Properly Yes 
Revinate No 
TIDY Yes 
TheReach Yes 
Vikey Yes 

Pricing Details

$160 per month
$160 for first 10 units
$16/unit for each additional unit up to 25 units
$12/unit for each additional unit from 25 to 50 units
$10/unit for each unit over 50 units
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

€28.00 / month
For your first property you pay as little as 28.00€ p/month for the 2- year plan OR 29.00€ for the monthly plan.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BrightSide | Do more. Work less.™

Founded

2006

Country

United States

Website

bookonthebrightside.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Smoobu GmbH

Founded

2014

Country

Germany

Website

www.smoobu.com/sourceforge

Product Features

Hospitality Property Management

Built-in Accounting Yes 
CRM Yes 
Catering No 
Employee Management Yes 
Extended Stay No 
Front Office Management No 
GDS / OTA Integration Yes 
Group Management No 
Guest Experience (GEM) Yes 
Housekeeping Management Yes 
Loyalty Program No 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Marketing Automation No 
Marketing Management No 
Multi-Property Yes 
Online Booking Yes 
Point of Sale (POS) Yes 
Reservations Management Yes 
Reviews Management Yes 
Single Property Yes 
Vacation Rental Yes 

Vacation Rental

Contact Management Yes 
Fee / Commission Management Yes 
Guest Reviews / Ratings Yes 
Housekeeping Management Yes 
Lead Management No 
Owner Statements Yes 
Payment Processing Yes 
Property Database Yes 
Reservations Management Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Product Features

Channel Management

Campaign Management No 
Channel Analytics No 
Incentive Management No 
Inventory Control No 
Lead Management No 
Opportunity Management No 
Order Management No 
Partner Management No 
Product Management No 
Reseller Management No 

Hospitality Property Management

Smoobu is a comprehensive property management software designed specifically for the hospitality industry, aimed at streamlining all facets of short-term rental management. The centerpiece of its functionality is the Property Management System (PMS), which serves as a unified command center for your operations. With our innovative Channel Manager, you can achieve seamless calendar synchronization across leading booking platforms, effectively eliminating the risk of double bookings and ensuring your availability is always accurate. To support your growth, the Smoobu Booking Engine enables you to establish a tailored reservation system that promotes direct bookings and boosts your profit margins. Additionally, the Guest Communication feature allows for the automation of personalized messages to enhance the guest experience, while the Website Builder empowers you to expand your reach with a polished online presence. Smoobu also includes Dynamic Pricing tools to optimize your rates and a detailed Digital Guest Guide, along with essential analytics and multi-user account capabilities, equipping you to manage your entire operation efficiently.

Built-in Accounting No 
CRM Yes 
Catering No 
Employee Management Yes 
Extended Stay No 
Front Office Management No 
GDS / OTA Integration Yes 
Group Management No 
Guest Experience (GEM) Yes 
Housekeeping Management Yes 
Loyalty Program No 
Maintenance Management No 
Marketing Automation No 
Marketing Management Yes 
Multi-Property Yes 
Online Booking Yes 
Point of Sale (POS) No 
Reservations Management Yes 
Reviews Management Yes 
Single Property Yes 
Vacation Rental Yes 

Hotel Channel Management

Smoobu presents a top-tier Hotel Channel Management software tailored to optimize short-term rental management. At its foundation, the Property Management System (PMS) facilitates comprehensive oversight of all rental properties. The Channel Manager guarantees instant synchronization of calendars across various booking platforms, effectively avoiding double bookings and ensuring accurate availability. To boost revenue, the Smoobu Booking Engine equips users with a customizable solution that encourages direct bookings. Improve guest interactions with the Guest Communication feature, which automates and personalizes messages, and utilize the Website Builder to connect with a worldwide audience. With Dynamic Pricing to fine-tune rates and a digital Guest Guide for effortless stays, Smoobu offers the necessary analytics and account access to expand your business. Whether managing individual apartments or boutique hotels, Smoobu supplies the performance metrics essential for properties of any size.

Inventory Management Yes 
Kill Switch No 
Promotions Management No 
Rate Management Yes 
Reservations Management Yes 
Restriction Management No 

Vacation Rental

Smoobu stands out as a leading software solution for vacation rental management, designed to streamline the operations of short-term rentals. With its unified Property Management System (PMS), landlords can efficiently manage all their properties from a single interface. The integrated Channel Manager ensures that calendars are updated in real-time across various booking platforms, effectively eliminating the risk of double bookings while keeping availability accurate. To enhance return on investment, the Smoobu Booking Engine enables users to boost direct bookings and drive revenue growth. The Guest Communication module enriches the guest experience with tailored messages, while the Website Builder helps expand outreach to a broader audience. Additionally, Smoobu's Dynamic Pricing feature allows for rate optimization, and the digital Guest Guide ensures a smooth stay for guests. Equipped with essential analytics and account management tools, Smoobu supports scaling for various property types, from individual apartments to boutique hotels, offering the performance insights necessary for success.

Contact Management Yes 
Fee / Commission Management Yes 
Guest Reviews / Ratings Yes 
Housekeeping Management Yes 
Lead Management Yes 
Owner Statements Yes 
Payment Processing Yes 
Property Database Yes 
Reservations Management Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

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