UrusPro compared with how you run things now
Most operators in Malaysia do not move from one piece of software to another. They move from a spreadsheet, from Airbnb alone, or from WhatsApp. These are comparisons with those three ways, including where the old way still wins. Pick the one closest to yours to see the full comparison.
What do you run things with today?
Should you switch from Excel and Google Sheets to UrusPro?
An honest comparison of running a homestay in a spreadsheet and in UrusPro: calendar, payments, monthly rentals and daily operations.
Should you switch from Airbnb only to UrusPro?
Airbnb brings guests. It does not run your monthly rentals, direct payments or daily operations. Here is the comparison.
Should you switch from WhatsApp and a notebook to UrusPro?
WhatsApp is great for talking to guests. It is not the place to keep bookings, payments and rent. Here is the difference.
Should you switch from Booking platforms that take a commission to UrusPro?
Commission platforms bring guests and take a percentage of every booking. UrusPro is your own system for a flat monthly fee. Here is the difference, and when each is worth it.
What can each way do for you?
| Job | Spreadsheet | Airbnb only | UrusPro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One calendar for every unit and channel | No | Yes | ||
| Direct payment with no commission | No | Yes | ||
| Receipts and invoices issued for you | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Monthly rent, deposits and agreements | No | No | Yes | |
| Cleaner tasks after checkout | No | No | Yes | |
| Staff with limited access | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Brings you new guests | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cost | Free | Commission on every booking | Free | First listing free, then RM 10 a month |
When do you not need UrusPro yet, and when do you?
Stay with what you have if
- You have one unit, bookings come now and then, and you run it yourself.
- Every guest comes through Airbnb, and you are fine with its commission.
- You have no monthly tenants, no deposits and no staff.
It is time to switch when
- A second unit arrives, or a second channel beside Airbnb.
- A second person needs to help: a cleaner, staff or your partner.
- Your first monthly tenant arrives, with a deposit and an agreement.
Start in three steps
- 1
Sign up and add your units
Add houses, rooms or beds one by one, or import many units and tenants at once from one CSV file.
- 2
Connect channels and payments
Paste your Airbnb or Booking.com iCal link, and turn on FPX and card payments through Billplz or CHIP.
- 3
Take bookings and collect rent
Share your booking page. Tenants sign in with their phone number to see bills and pay.
Too busy? Our team can set it up for you, RM 50 per house. Talk to us first
Pay per listing, not per booking
Your first listing is free forever. No commission, no hidden charges.
Room rental
RM 3
Homestay
RM 10
Homestay and rental
RM 13
Many units? Enterprise is RM 800 a year for unlimited listings (normal RM 1,500).
Questions about switching to UrusPro
Still have a question? Talk to us
No. Airbnb stays as a channel for new guests. UrusPro pulls the Airbnb and Booking.com calendars every 15 minutes so units never double book, and returning guests can book direct through your own page with no commission.
Try UrusPro
First listing free. Early bird RM 10 a month per homestay listing, RM 3 per room let monthly. No commission on bookings.
