Same stays.
Smaller bill.
FairStay takes a flat 10% from hosts and nothing from guests. Airbnb's host-only fee is typically 15.5%, and Vrbo charges about 12% plus a guest fee that varies.
3 nights · Big Sur
Total before local lodging tax
$627
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On a $1,000 stay
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Estimates before local lodging tax, which is the same on every platform. Typical published fees as of Nov 2026: Airbnb's 15.5% host-only fee (most hosts) or older split fee (3% host + about 14.1% guest), and Vrbo's 12% commission plus a traveler fee that varies (about 10% used). Real fees vary by account and pricing, and hosts on host-only plans often raise prices to cover the fee.
$0
guest service fee, ever
10%
flat host commission
~$55
less in host fees per $1,000 vs Airbnb's typical 15.5% (est.)
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No guest service fee
Guests pay the nightly price and the host's cleaning fee. Hosts pay a flat 10%. That's it.
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Guests and hosts both share photos and statements, and our team decides based on the evidence.
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List for free, see every guest before you accept, and pay one flat 10% when you get booked.