BnB Panel — Comparison FAQ

Question 1

What are the main alternatives to BnB Panel?

Accepted Answer

They fall into four groups: general accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Wave), landlord finance tools (Stessa, Baselane), short-term rental management systems (Hostaway, Guesty, Lodgify, Hospitable), and a spreadsheet. Only the first two groups are really doing the same job, and neither is built around nightly stays.

Question 2

Is BnB Panel a property management system?

Accepted Answer

No. BnB Panel does not sync calendars, publish listings, take payments or message guests. It imports bookings and expenses and reports net profit, occupancy, ADR and seasonality per property, so it sits happily next to a PMS.

Question 3

Do I have to leave my current tool to use BnB Panel?

Accepted Answer

No. BnB Panel reads the CSV exports Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com already give you, and takes anything else through a paste-friendly manual grid. Nothing about how you take bookings has to change.

Question 4

How much does BnB Panel cost compared with the alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Starter is free permanently for one property and one user, with no credit card. Pro is $19/month for up to 25 properties and 3 team members. Business is $59/month for unlimited properties, team members and dashboard history. Competitor pricing changes often, so check the vendor's current pricing before choosing.

Question 5

Does BnB Panel file my taxes?

Accepted Answer

No. It produces the income and expense reporting — including an income statement export — that you or your accountant use at tax time, but it is not a tax filing service and does not replace a general ledger.

BnB Panel vs Alternatives