StayFi review
StayFi offers a hardware-based solution for capturing guest WiFi data and marketing, with a free tier available.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Guest WiFi data capture / marketing
- Pricing
- $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
StayFi is Guest WiFi data capture / marketing. On cost, the published figure is $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Captures every guest's email; needs hardware in each unit.
Who it’s for
This service suits property owners looking to collect guest emails directly through their WiFi network. It's particularly relevant for those who want to market to past guests without needing a full property management system.
Our take
StayFi charges $19 per month for its software, plus hardware costs ranging from $99 to $303 per unit. The company provides a free tier, which is a notable benefit. A key requirement is the installation of hardware in each rental unit to capture guest data, specifically their email addresses.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, StayFi shows $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
StayFi offers a straightforward method for guest data capture and marketing, though it requires hardware investment. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does StayFi cost?
$19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run StayFi?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to StayFi
- “Is $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- Party Squasher — $249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl..
- Track — Not published (demo).
- Airbnb Smart Pricing — Free (built-in).
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see from your phone for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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