Beyond vs Airbnb Smart Pricing for Airbnb Hosts (2026)
Beyond is best for set-and-forget hosts who'd rather pay only when they book. Airbnb Smart Pricing is best for brand-new hosts listed only on Airbnb. Here's how they compare on price, free options and trade-offs.
| Beyond | Airbnb Smart Pricing | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Set-and-forget hosts who'd rather pay only when they book | Brand-new hosts listed only on Airbnb |
| Pricing | Growth 1% of bookings; Pro 1.25% of bookings; first $5,000 in bookings free; free dashboard plan (no automated pricing) | Free (built into Airbnb) |
| Free option | No | Yes, a free option |
| Strengths | Little training needed No fixed monthly fee | Free Zero setup |
| Drawbacks | Percentage pricing gets expensive at scale | Favors occupancy over revenue Airbnb only |
Prices checked October 2026. Confirm on each vendor's site before buying.
Choose Beyond if…
Minimal setup, pushes rates straight to Airbnb, Vrbo or your PMS, and you pay only as bookings come in. The percentage fee adds up for busy, high-revenue listings.
Choose Airbnb Smart Pricing if…
A free starting point with nothing to set up, but it optimizes for occupancy rather than revenue, covers only your Airbnb listing, and its suggested floors often run low. Most hosts graduate to a dedicated tool. Airbnb's Fall 2026 Update (Sept 30) also announced a new one-tap dynamic pricing tool, arriving later this fall.
See every option in Dynamic Pricing.
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