Minoan review
Minoan offers a niche furnishing and procurement service that can provide significant savings on decor and furnishings.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Furnishing / procurement
- Pricing
- Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission)
- Free tier
- Yes
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
Minoan is Furnishing / procurement. On cost, the published figure is Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission). There is a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Free 30–60% furnishing savings + shoppable-stay commission; not a stay upsell tool.
Who it’s for
This service is best suited for property owners looking to furnish or refresh their short-term rental properties. It may appeal to those who appreciate a curated selection and potential for cost savings through trade discounts.
Our take
Minoan operates on a commission model, earning revenue from Showroom commissions and trade discounts, effectively making their furnishing and procurement service free to the owner. They do not require a property management system (PMS) to use their service. The company highlights potential furnishing savings of 30-60%, but this is not a guaranteed figure. It's important to note Minoan is not a stay upsell tool.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Minoan shows Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission) 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
Minoan provides a niche, zero-cost furnishing solution with potential savings, a good option for owners focused solely on property outfitting. For owners seeking a more comprehensive, owner-first management platform, BnBGenius remains our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
What does Minoan cost?
Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission).
Is there a free tier?
Yes.
Do you need a PMS to run Minoan?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with Minoan
- “Is Free (trade discounts + Showroom commission) 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Host Tools — ~$28–$30/listing/mo; 14-day trial.
- Revyoos — From €5/mo; 14-day trial.
- Gustaf.ai — Free (2 listings); Premium $8/property/mo.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is BnBGenius — see BnBGenius Voice for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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