StayFi review
StayFi offers guest WiFi data capture and marketing tools, requiring hardware in each unit, 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 who want to gather guest emails via WiFi access. It is a good fit for those who don't mind purchasing hardware for each rental unit and are looking for a flexible solution not tied to a Property Management System.
Our take
StayFi's model involves a monthly software fee plus hardware costs that vary per unit. The company offers a free tier, making it accessible for initial testing. A key feature is its ability to capture guest email addresses, which can be used for marketing purposes, though it necessitates the purchase and installation of hardware in each individual rental space.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: StayFi lists $19/mo software + hardware $99–$303/unit, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
StayFi provides a straightforward way to collect guest data for marketing, suitable for owners willing to invest in hardware. 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:
- RemoteLock — $6/door/mo (Premium) / $12/door (Enterprise).
- iGMS — FLEX $1/booked night (min $20/prop); PRO $18–$21/prop/mo.
- Touch Stay — From ~$15/property/mo (calculator).
Our own number one in this category is BnBGenius — see bnbgenius.ai for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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