Stayic vs Houfy
Platform ownership vs marketplace listing. Build your brand vs depend on another marketplace.
Two Different Approaches
Stayic: Own Your Platform
- Build your own branded website
- No listing fees or commissions
- Complete control over pricing and policies
- Own your guest data and relationships
- No dependency on marketplace changes
Houfy: Marketplace Listing
- Lower fees than Airbnb/VRBO
- Existing marketplace audience
- Still dependent on platform changes
- Limited customization options
- Guest relationships shared with platform
Feature Comparison
Feature
Stayic
Houfy
Platform Fees
$0 - Low annual cost
Low-cost ownership model
$99-299/year
Annual membership
Website Ownership
Your own domain
Marketplace listing
Guest Data Ownership
Own your guest relationships
Shared
Platform access
Customization
Complete control
Limited
Marketplace template
Marketing & SEO
Full SEO control
Shared
Limited SEO options
Payment Processing
Direct to your account
Through platform
5-Year Cost Comparison
$0
Stayic
5-year total cost
$1,500
Houfy
5-year membership fees
$1,500+
You Save
Plus platform independence
Which Solution is Right for You?
Choose Stayic If:
- • You want to build your own brand and website
- • You prefer platform independence
- • You want to eliminate all recurring fees
- • You value complete control over guest relationships
- • You want full SEO and marketing control
- • You're planning long-term business growth
- • You want to avoid marketplace dependency
Choose Houfy If:
- • You want lower fees than Airbnb/VRBO
- • You prefer marketplace exposure
- • You don't mind annual membership fees
- • You want simpler setup process
- • You're comfortable with shared guest data
- • You don't need custom branding
- • You're okay with platform dependency
Ready to own your platform?
Build your independent vacation rental business without marketplace dependency.