Pricing Platform

[Linsey16]

We use PriceLabs for our pricing platform and with the changes to not taking out taxes and the Airbnb service fee we can't get the pricing correct compared to other places around us. 

Is the Airbnb pricing structure they offer worth using. At one time we didn't feel we were getting what we needed out of it and could do more changes with PriceLabs. 

I would love to hear people's thoughts on this. 

Thanks! 

Linsey

[Ard19473]

Hi Linsey, I would separate the pricing-tool question from the commercial math.

Before deciding whether Airbnb pricing or PriceLabs is better, I’d test a few sample dates: weekdays, weekends, peak dates and slower dates. For each one, compare:

1. the guest-facing total price
2. your expected host payout after Airbnb fees
3. any tax/VAT impact if relevant
4. comparable listings nearby
5. your minimum acceptable net nightly income

A pricing tool can suggest demand, but I’d still keep manual guardrails for peak nights, minimum payout and shoulder periods. If the fee structure has changed, a simple percentage increase may not fully protect your net result.

For me the key question would be: which setup gives the right occupancy without giving away nights that would probably have booked anyway?