Wheelhouse review
Wheelhouse offers dynamic pricing and analytics for short-term rental owners, with flexible pricing options.
★★★★☆ 4.2 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Analytics + dynamic pricing
- Pricing
- Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- Partial
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Wheelhouse is Analytics + dynamic pricing. Published pricing: Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing. There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Free market report + flexible pricing billing; data is a side-product.
Who it’s for
This service is suitable for mid-sized operators who may already be using a PMS, as it requires partial integration. Owners looking for a free entry point or flexible billing for dynamic pricing sets will find options here.
Our take
Wheelhouse provides a free tier, making it accessible for many owners. Their pricing structure offers flexibility with per-set or per-listing options, though the per-listing fees can be higher than other services. They also provide a free market report, suggesting their core focus might be broader than just pricing tools.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Wheelhouse shows Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing 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
Wheelhouse offers a flexible pricing model and a free tier, but its per-listing costs can be significant. For an owner-first alternative, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Wheelhouse cost?
Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing.
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run Wheelhouse?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to Wheelhouse
- “Is Free tier; Dynamic Sets $12.99/set; pricing 1% or $16.99–$19.99/listing 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:
- PriceLabs — $19.99/listing/mo (RoW $9.99).
- Breezeway — Free (1 prop); from $19/unit/mo + add-ons.
- Conduit — $649/mo (Starter) / $1,499/mo (Growth, voice).
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see One Fine BnB for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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