What does a booking module for rentals cost? Cheap does not have to mean bad

As a small host you do not want to spend a fortune on software. No wonder "cheap booking module" is searched so often. But the cheapest option on paper is not always the best value in practice. It mostly depends on how you pay. Let us break it down.

Two ways you pay: commission or a fixed fee

Broadly, there are two pricing models. In the first you pay commission: a percentage of every booking. That feels cheap when you have few bookings, but it climbs fast once you get busy. In the second you pay a fixed, low monthly fee, regardless of how much you rent. The more bookings, the better value it becomes.

Do the simple math: if you expect more than a handful of bookings per month, a fixed monthly fee is almost always cheaper than per-booking commission.

Why "free" often ends up more expensive

Free tools sound attractive, but the money has to come from somewhere. Often there is commission on every booking, online payment is missing, or you lack key features like automatic confirmations and calendar sync. Then you still lose hours on manual work or miss bookings — and that costs money too.

What to check with a cheap module

Cheap and good can absolutely go together. When comparing, watch these points:

• ✓Is online payment included, so guests can pay right away?
• ✓Do you pay a fixed fee or commission per booking?
• ✓Does the calendar sync automatically with Booking.com and Airbnb via API connection and iCal, so you avoid double bookings?
• ✓Is there support in your own language if you get stuck?
• ✓Are there setup costs, and can you cancel monthly?

What does Mikaflow cost?

Mikaflow uses a fixed, low monthly fee and never per-booking commission. You start from €15 per month, depending on the number of rooms, homes or vehicles you rent out. Online payment, automatic communication and calendar sync are all included as standard. You try everything free for 14 days first, no payment card, so you can see for yourself if it fits.