StayDock vs OwnerRez: a simpler OwnerRez alternative
18 September 2026 · 4 min read · Jacob Huber
OwnerRez has a loyal following among experienced hosts, and deservedly so: it's deep, flexible and very configurable. That depth is exactly the trade-off. If you enjoy setting up rules, templates and triggers, you'll like it. If you don't, it can feel like a lot.
The short version
OwnerRez rewards hosts who want control over every detail. StayDock is for hosts who want sensible defaults and a short daily routine.
Pricing model
OwnerRez charges a monthly base fee that scales with the number of properties, with optional paid add-ons such as its hosted website and channel-management extras (as of September 2026 — check their site). StayDock is €9 per rental per month, less as you add more, with everything included and 0% commission.
| StayDock | OwnerRez | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per rental, all included | Base fee plus optional add-ons |
| Commission on bookings | 0% — ever | No commission on plans |
| Configuration | Sensible defaults | Deep and highly customizable |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Steeper, by design |
| Target host | 1–20 rentals who want simple | Hands-on, detail-oriented hosts |
Competitor details summarized from OwnerRez's public materials as of September 2026. Please verify current pricing on their site.
Where OwnerRez is genuinely stronger
- Enormous configurability: rules, templates, triggers, custom fields.
- Strong direct-booking tooling and a mature hosted website option.
- An active community and a long history of reliable operation.
Where StayDock is different
- You don't configure a system — you add your rentals and start.
- One flat price per rental, no add-ons to assemble.
- An AI assistant for the fiddly jobs, like blocking dates or drafting a reply.
- Free until your channels are connected.
Who should pick which
Choose OwnerRez if you want control and don't mind spending time setting it up. Choose StayDock if you want the boring parts handled with as few decisions as possible.
Try StayDock while it's early.
Add your rentals in a couple of minutes and pay nothing until your channels are connected — then it's a flat €9 per rental per month, with 0% commission on every booking.