Smoobu is an affordable, popular tool for landlords and vacation rentals, with calendars and channel sync to major portals. zimrly is the complete hotel PMS alternative for small guesthouses and hotels: native booking management, Channel Manager, direct booking, legally compliant invoices, tourist tax, WhatsApp guest communication, insights and more in one system. If you already use Smoobu, the connector can support a gradual transition. It is optional — zimrly runs independently.
| Feature | zimrly | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic § 14 UStG guest invoicesSmoobu can do simple invoices; legally compliant § 14 / tourist-tax logic with accounting hand-off is covered by zimrly. | ✓ | Partial |
| Tourist & accommodation tax on the invoice | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting hand-off (easybill, lexoffice, sevDesk, QuickBooks) | ✓ | Partial |
| WhatsApp guest communication (Business API) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI assistant for guest enquiries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Review management (Google, Booking) with AI replies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self check-in & smart lock (Nuki) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Occupancy & revenue insights (ADR, RevPAR) | ✓ | Partial |
| Full PMS (reservations, availability, calendar)Smoobu is geared toward vacation rentals; zimrly can connect it optionally for a gradual transition. | ✓ | Partial |
| Channel manager (OTA sync) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct booking engine | ✓ | ✓ |
| One price — all functions included | ✓ | Partial |
| EU hosting & GDPR data processing agreement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built for DACH law (§ 14, tourist tax, GDPR) | ✓ | Partial |
“Partial” = generally available, but in the DACH context often involving configuration or manual work.
| zimrly | Smoobu | |
|---|---|---|
| Base price for up to 10 rooms / units | €99 net/month | low-cost entry plan (low double digits) |
| Example: small hotel with 15 rooms | €139 net/month | depends on property count & plan |
zimrly prices are real net list prices (as of 2026). Smoobu prices depend on the number of properties and the plan — the magnitude shown here is rough orientation without warranty; please check directly with Smoobu.
Fairly put: Smoobu is a strong booking and channel tool for vacation-rental hosts. zimrly is a complete PMS for small hotels and guesthouses. Existing Smoobu users can use the connector for a gradual transition.
Try the PMS, channel manager, invoicing, guest communication and daily operations free for 30 days. No credit card, cancel monthly.