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How much does a Channel Manager cost? Compare the total
Compare Channel Manager costs for the same number of units, features and period. Alongside the subscription, record setup, additional modules, variable fees and cancellation terms.
What to include in a quote
Start by defining the scope: which properties, how many units, which channels and which additional systems need connecting. A basic distribution quote and one that includes a PMS or booking engine may have different components.
Check how tax is applied, the currency, billing period and minimum contract term. This calculator adds up your inputs; it does not determine tax treatment or display suppliers' prices.
| Item | Question for the supplier |
|---|---|
| Subscription | Fixed, per unit or a combination? |
| Setup | Are mapping, migration and training included? |
| Modules | What is charged separately? |
| Variable fees | What amount or event triggers each fee? |
| Leaving | Is there a notice period or additional cost? |
Calculate the figures in your quote
Enter all amounts on the same basis, for example all including or all excluding tax. For a percentage fee, enter only the revenue to which it actually applies. The estimate runs in your browser; your figures are not sent to us.
The result is an estimate based on your inputs, not a supplier's quote. The visible default period is 12 months and can be changed. No amounts are prefilled; enter 0 for items that do not apply.
How to calculate the same result manually
Total = (fixed monthly subscription + number of units × monthly price per unit + monthly add-ons) × number of months + one-off setup + relevant revenue for the whole period × percentage fee / 100. Monthly average = total / number of months. Both results are rounded to two decimal places.
For your chosen period, add the fixed subscription, the per-unit price multiplied by the number of units, and monthly add-ons. Multiply this sum by the number of months, then add one-off setup and the fee on relevant revenue for the whole period.
If minimum fees, seasonal discounts, different property rates or per-booking fees apply, this simple model needs adjustment. Ask the supplier for a written calculation before deciding.
Compare today's requirements with portfolio growth
Prepare two calculations: your current operation and a realistic growth plan. Do not simply divide the total price by all properties if billing is based on units or active listings.
Illustrative example: one quote has a lower subscription but charges setup separately; another has a higher subscription and includes training. The difference may change with the contract length. Compare the same period and services.
Consider the work that remains
List the tasks you would still handle manually and how often. Check time savings against your own workflow; do not treat a marketing promise as a guaranteed financial result.
The lowest cost is not enough if the solution cannot support a required channel or inventory model. Check suitability first, then price.