DayletLooking for a Smoobu Alternative? Try Dayletus
Dayletus is the lightweight, affordable alternative to Smoobu for independent holiday let owners. Simple calendar management, direct bookings, and iCal sync — at a fraction of the cost.
Free for first 5 bookings • Setup in minutes • No credit card
Why Independent Owners Switch from Smoobu to Dayletus
Smoobu is built for agencies managing 10+ properties. Dayletus is built for you.
Half the Price, All the Features You Need
Smoobu starts at €23/month. Dayletus Pro is £20/month — and the free tier covers your first 5 bookings with no trial period or card required.
No Agency Bloat
Smoobu is designed for short-term rental agencies managing fleets of properties. Dayletus is purpose-built for independent owners who manage 1–3 properties and want simplicity.
5-Minute Setup
No onboarding calls, no complex configuration. Add your property, import your iCal from Airbnb or Booking.com, and share your booking link — in under 10 minutes.
Direct Booking Page Included
Get a shareable booking page and embeddable widget out of the box. No extra website builder subscription needed — just share the link.
Everything Smoobu Offers, Without the Complexity
Core features that matter for 1–3 property owners
iCal Calendar Sync
Import bookings from Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and any iCal source. Auto-syncs every few hours. Combine with manual blocks for last-minute holds.
Direct Booking Page & Widget
A professional booking page you can share instantly, plus an embeddable widget for your existing website. No extra cost.
Booking Request Workflow
Review and approve or decline booking requests. Automated email confirmations to guests in English or French.
Seasonal Pricing
Set price rules for peak weeks, bank holidays, and off-season. Simple percentage or absolute adjustments — no channel manager complexity.
Switch from Smoobu in 3 Steps
Migrate your setup to Dayletus in under 15 minutes
Create Your Free Account
Sign up in 30 seconds — no credit card required. Add your property details, photos, and base pricing.
Import Your iCal Feeds
Copy your Airbnb and Booking.com iCal URLs and paste them into Dayletus. Your existing bookings are imported automatically.
Share Your Booking Page
Get your direct booking link and embed code instantly. Share with repeat guests or add the widget to your website.
Dayletus vs Smoobu: Head-to-Head
An honest comparison for independent holiday let owners
| Feature | Dayletus | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free (1 property) • £20/mo Pro | €23.20/mo (2 units) and up |
| Booking commission | 0% | 0% |
| Free tier | ✓ Yes — up to 5 bookings | 14-day trial only |
| Setup time | 5–10 minutes | 30–60 minutes |
| Embeddable widget | ✓ Included | Via website builder (paid add-on) |
| iCal sync | ✓ Included on all plans | ✓ Included |
| Built for | Independent owners, 1–3 properties | Agencies & managers, 2–100 units |
Who Should Switch from Smoobu to Dayletus?
🏡 Solo Holiday Let Owners
If you manage 1–2 properties and find Smoobu's pricing and complexity overkill, Dayletus gives you the calendar sync, booking page, and request workflow you actually need.
👨👩👧 Family Property Owners
Own a property in France or the UK that you rent out seasonally? Dayletus handles iCal imports from Airbnb and gives guests a direct booking page — no agency fees.
💻 Side-Project Hosts
If your rental income is supplementary rather than a full business, Dayletus' free tier and simple setup makes it easier to start and cheaper to maintain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dayletus have the same channel management as Smoobu?▼
Dayletus focuses on direct bookings and iCal-based calendar sync, not full channel management (pushing availability to Airbnb/Booking.com). If you primarily need to sync incoming bookings from OTAs to your direct calendar, Dayletus handles this perfectly. If you need to push availability back to OTAs automatically, you would need to keep OTAs as your primary channel.
Can I import my existing Smoobu bookings?▼
Yes. Export your Smoobu calendar as an iCal feed (Smoobu provides this) and import it into Dayletus. Your existing bookings will appear as blocked dates automatically.
Is there a migration guide for switching from Smoobu?▼
The setup takes about 15 minutes: (1) Create your Dayletus account and add your property, (2) Import iCal feeds from your existing OTAs, (3) Set your pricing rules, (4) Share your new booking page link with guests. That's it.
Is Dayletus cheaper than Smoobu?▼
Yes. Smoobu starts at €23.20/month for 2 units. Dayletus has a free tier (1 property, 5 bookings per year) and a Pro plan at £20/month — currently with a 60% promotional discount. For a single holiday let owner, the difference is significant.
What does Dayletus not do that Smoobu does?▼
Smoobu has broader channel management (pushing to OTAs), a more developed website builder, and supports larger property portfolios. If you manage 5+ properties across many OTAs and need deep automation, Smoobu may be the better fit. Dayletus is built for simplicity and independent owners with 1–3 properties.
Also comparing with other tools? See our Lodgify Alternative page or Holiday Let Booking System overview.
The Simpler, More Affordable Smoobu Alternative
Start free, set up in minutes, and take your first direct booking today.
Free plan • No credit card • 5-minute setup