What the platforms take — since October 2025
Airbnb
15.5%
Host service fee. Was 3% before October 2025.
VRBO
8%
5% commission + 3% payment processing.
Direct Booking
0%
100% to you. Only payment processor (~2.9%).
Fee breakdown per booking
| Booking value | Airbnb fee (15.5%) | VRBO fee (8%) | Saved per direct booking | vs QRScout/yr |
|---|
| $600 | −$93 | −$48 | $93 saved | 0.6× cost |
| $1,200 ← break-even | −$186 | −$96 | $186 saved | Full year covered |
| $2,000 | −$310 | −$160 | $310 saved | 1.8× annual plan |
| $3,000 | −$465 | −$240 | $465 saved | 2.8× annual plan |
| $6,000 | −$930 | −$480 | $930 saved | 5.5× annual plan |
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My estimated annual savings from direct bookings
$0
Annual fees = avg booking × 15.5% × total bookings | Savings = avg booking × 15.5% × converted bookings
What this means
Airbnb Host
One $1,200 direct booking saves $186 in fees. QRScout costs $168/year. One converted returning guest before February pays for the whole year.
VRBO Host
Two $1,500 direct bookings save $240 in VRBO fees — covering QRScout with $72 net savings. Every booking after is pure gain.
The QR code that makes the math work
QRScout puts a tracked "Book Direct" button in your house manual QR code. See how many guests tap it — convert even one per year to cover the full cost.
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