Smily
French vacation rental software from BookingSync with PMS, channel manager, payments and AI messaging
Quick Overview
| Company | SAS BookingSync (Smily) |
|---|---|
| Category | Vacation Rental Software |
| Headquarters | Nevache, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Web hosting by Amazon Web Services (imprint); region not stated on the pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | PMS, channel manager, direct booking website, SmilyPay payments, split payment, unified inbox, task management, owners portal, revenue management, AI tools |
| Pricing | See website (no pricing page found) |
| Best For | Managers who want PMS, payments and direct bookings in one French system |
| Replaces | Guesty, Hostaway |
Detailed Review
Smily calls itself a European vacation rental software with one system for property management, channel management, direct bookings, payments, guest messaging and revenue optimisation across Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Vrbo.
The imprint names SAS BookingSync as operator, headquartered at Les Chazals, 05100 Nevache, France, registered at RCS Gap with a CEO named. The company trades under the Smily brand and the older BookingSync name.
Payments and finance
The FinTech side includes SmilyPay credit card acceptance, payments reconciliation, revenue distribution, financial reports, split payment, cancellation protection and damage protection.
Split payment and revenue distribution are aimed at managers who collect money on behalf of owners.
Operations and guests
The unified inbox, task management, performance dashboard, email marketing, CRM, mobile app and an owners portal are listed on the site. Smily also lists AI features such as smart replies, emergency detection and listing audit.
The channel manager covers Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Vrbo according to the vendor.
Pricing
The pages read did not show a pricing page, so prices are left out here. Ask the vendor for a quote or check the website.
Limitations to Consider
No pricing page was found, so cost cannot be compared in advance. Hosting is on Amazon Web Services, with the region not stated on the pages read. The feature list is wide, so smaller hosts may not use most of it.
Who Should Use Smily
Property managers and agencies that want payments, owner distribution and a channel manager in one French-run platform.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Payments with split payment to owners
- Channel manager and direct booking site
- Owners portal and task management
- AI replies and listing audit
- French legal entity with register details
Cons
- No published pricing
- Hosted on AWS, region not stated
- Broad suite may be more than a small host needs
- Brand renamed from BookingSync
Alternatives to Smily
Other European vacation rental software worth comparing before you decide:
Smoobu
Germany · Berlin channel manager and PMS for holiday rentals, priced per unit
Avantio
Spain · Valencia vacation rental PMS with channel manager and owner area for agencies
Rentals United
Sweden · Stockholm channel manager that connects your listings to 90+ sales channels
Beds24
Germany · Berlin pay-as-you-go PMS and channel manager for hotels and vacation rentals
See all European vacation rental software or compare them directly against Guesty on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Smily website is operated by SAS BookingSync and the imprint carries both names.
Yes, the site lists SmilyPay for card acceptance, reconciliation and split payment between manager and owner.
The imprint names Amazon Web Services as hosting provider. The region is not stated on the pages read.