Side by side
| Spreadsheets and several apps | Typical international software | MyStay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar for every channel | Updated by hand | Yes | Yes, with over 40 channels |
| Automatic SIBA | No | Rarely, or through a separate integration | The day after check-in |
| Automatic INE | No | Rarely | On a day of your choice, between the 1st and 10th |
| Tourist tax | By hand | Varies | Calculated and charged online (Pro and Business) |
| Certified invoicing in Portugal | In another program | Usually in another program | With Moloni, as an extra |
| AI that replies to guests | No | Varies, often only drafts | Replies on its own where you allow it |
| Dynamic pricing | No | Often paid separately | Included in Pro and Business |
| Free plan | Yes | Rare | Host, free forever |
| A team that knows Portuguese short-term rentals | — | Support in another language and time zone | Real people, in Portuguese |
| Someone to manage it for you | No | No | Co-Host, 10% + VAT |
| Help with the AL licence | No | No | €50 + VAT session |
The “typical international software” column describes what we usually see in tools built for many countries. Every provider is different: always check the terms of the one you are evaluating.
Built for Portuguese rules
SIBA, INE, tourist tax, certified invoicing and the registration number on every listing are part of the routine of anyone running a short-term rental in Portugal. In most international software, these are left out or depend on integrations and manual work. At MyStay they are the starting point: online check-in feeds SIBA and INE, and tourist tax is charged with the booking.
AI that does the work, not just suggestions
Many tools have added an AI that writes drafts. At MyStay, AI agents reply to guests on Airbnb, Booking, SMS and WhatsApp, suggest prices and organise maintenance, always within the limits you set. In each conversation you decide whether the AI replies on its own or only drafts the reply.
Software and service, from the same team
MyStay was created by people who have been running short-term rentals for over 20 years. If you would rather not manage, Co-Host takes care of everything for you. If you want to manage but not deal with guests, Assist handles guest support. And you can change path whenever you like.
Switching to MyStay
- Import your listingPaste your Airbnb listing link and MyStay imports the photos, description, amenities and rules.
- Connect your channelsConnect Airbnb, Booking.com and your other channels. Future bookings go into the calendar.
- Turn on what you needCheck-in with SIBA and INE, locks, dynamic pricing and AI. Our team helps you through the setup.