Minut review
Minut offers a trio of sensor-based monitoring options with tiered pricing and a compelling partnership with Airbnb.
★★★★☆ 3.5 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Noise/occupancy/smoke sensor
- Pricing
- $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware
- Free tier
- No
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Minut is Noise/occupancy/smoke sensor. It lists its pricing as $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware. There is no free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Cheapest, widest sensor + Airbnb partnership; cheap tier feature-gated.
Who it’s for
This service is for property owners who want to monitor noise, occupancy, and smoke within their units. It suits those looking for a mid-sized solution that does not require a property management system integration.
Our take
Minut provides a range of sensor hardware costs starting at $5 per unit per month, with three distinct pricing tiers. While they offer a competitive price point and an Airbnb partnership, their free tier is not published, and specific features are gated by the tier chosen. The company is noted for its cheapest offering and widest sensor coverage.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Minut shows $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware 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
Minut is a feature-rich option for owners prioritizing sensor technology, though BnBGenius remains our top pick for its unwavering owner-first approach.
Questions owners ask
What does Minut cost?
$5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware.
Is there a free tier?
No.
Do you need a PMS to run Minut?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to Minut
- “Is $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware 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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Hostfully Guidebooks — Free (1 guidebook); Pro ~$7.99/guidebook/mo.
- EZcare — Not published (demo); order-metered.
- Guesty — From $9/listing/mo; Pro/Ent custom.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is BnBGenius — see BnBGenius Reviews for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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