How does freeonlinebooking compare to Preno?
freeonlinebooking gives you all of the functionality that you'd expect from a modern reservation / PMS system - but with more flexibility, more control, and none of the price tags attached to essential features. We focus on transparent pricing, real human support, and tools that help you grow your direct bookings without extra commission or fees. It's everything accommodation owners need in one place, without the limitations that can come with other systems.
 | Round-the-clock, real human support (no AI bots!)
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| Receive SMS notifications for new bookings
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| Unrestricted channel manager connections
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No additional booking fees |
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Competitive pricing with predictable monthly payments |
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Preno support vs freeonlinebooking
When something needs answering or fixing, speaking to a real person can make all the difference. With freeonlinebooking, support isn't handled by AI chatbots or automated responses. You deal directly with our friendly and knowledgeable teams, based locally in the UK and New Zealand, who understand hospitality and know the system inside out - with round-the-clock support available whenever you need it. Urgent issues are prioritised and dealt with quickly, giving you clear answers, fast resolutions, and help that's genuinely relevant to how your business operates.
Preno pricing vs freeonlinebooking
freeonlinebooking offers very competitive pricing and is generally cheaper than many if not most PMS systems on the market.
For starters, our commission-free online booking service is completely free; you only pay if you choose to use our Premium service which includes our full property management system and built-in channel management.
Our Premium service fees are based on the size and type of your property and includes everything, unless of course you choose to use TXT messaging or Xero for managing your finances.
Smart Booking Notifications
freeonlinebooking gives you the option to be notified of new bookings by text, sent to your property email, and copied to an additional email such as a personal address. You choose how and where you receive alerts, so you never miss a booking and can respond quickly, wherever you are.
Try It Free - No Credit Card Needed
Not all trials are truly risk-free. freeonlinebooking lets you get started without handing over payment details, so you can see exactly how the system works before committing. No card details, no lock-in, no surprises.
Flexible & Intuitive booking calendar
freeonlinebooking's booking sheet is designed to make day-to-day management simple and flexible. Make one-off changes to rates, minimum stays, and availability directly on the calendar, override rules for specific dates, and respond quickly to demand as it changes. It's an intuitive, powerful tool that gives you complete control over your bookings, day by day.
Maximum control over your OTAs
Some systems limit how much control you have over online travel agents, but freeonlinebooking puts you firmly in charge. You decide exactly which rates, availability, and restrictions are sent to each of your chosen OTAs, giving you the flexibility to tailor every channel to your strategy. It's complete control without complexity, helping you protect margins and manage distribution your way.
No commission or fees on bookings
Unlike many other PMS / reservation systems, freeonlinebooking does not charge any add on commissions or fees on bookings. You simply pay a set monthly fee, so no surprises!
No long term contracts
We offer no-risk monthly service contracts, so you are not tied-in to a long contract and can choose to stay with us as long as you want and can leave at any time.
Our totally FREE online booking system
For accommodation businesses that simply want to take commission-free direct bookings, freeonlinebooking's free service is packed with practical, everyday tools that small accommodation providers actually need to achieve this. You get a full online booking system for your website, multi-currency and multi-language options, a simple property diary, customisable design, and secure PCI-DSS/GDPR-compliant processing - all with setup guidance and email support. It's a genuinely usable, professional platform from day one, without contracts, without expiry, and without surprise costs.
Flexible & intuitive booking calendar
freeonlinebooking's booking sheet is designed to make day-to-day management simple and flexible. Make one-off changes to rates, minimum stays, and availability directly on the calendar, override rules for specific dates, and respond quickly to demand as it changes. It's an intuitive, powerful tool that gives you complete control over your bookings, day by day.
Maximum control over your OTAs
Some systems limit how much control you have over online travel agents, but freeonlinebooking puts you firmly in charge. You decide exactly which rates, availability, and restrictions are sent to each of your chosen OTAs, giving you the flexibility to tailor every channel to your strategy. It's complete control without complexity, helping you protect margins and manage distribution your way.
What else can you expect from freeonlinebooking?
| Participate in free pilot schemes for newly developed features and integrations
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| Monthly newsletters
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| Regular development updates on upcoming features
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| Invitations to live webinars
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Access to a range of on-demand webinar recordings |
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Hot Tips to help you stand out and grow |
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3 months free service when you successfully refer a friend, with the chance to boost your bonus |
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Plenty of chances to win free service with competitions and featured Hot Tips |
Could you cut costs by switching to freeonlinebooking?
With the money you'll be saving, Premium could pay for itself in a week.
You could be benefitting from unlimited channel connections, a range of payment gateways for you to try out, our own dynamic rates tool, a variety of money-saving commission management tools, and so much more. Our online pricing calculator can give you an exact quote for how much you'll pay for Premium within seconds.
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