Futurestay vs Squarespace

Beautiful websites. But not built for bookings.

Squarespace is a great website builder—but it wasn't designed for vacation rentals. Futurestay gives you a booking engine, payment processing, listing optimization, and dedicated support, all purpose-built for hosts.

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This Month's Profit

Mountain View Cabin

Direct Booking · Mar 8-15

+$1,847

$0 commission

Downtown Loft

Airbnb · Mar 12-17

+$982

Net after fees

Lakeside Retreat

Google VR · Mar 20-27

+$2,134

$0 commission

March Total Profit$4,963

Hospitable's Approach

Automate your operations.

Great for hosts who know exactly what they're doing and just want tools to move faster.

Unified inbox

Multi-channel management

Smart home integrations

Self-serve platform

Futurestay's Approach

Grow your business.

Built for hosts who want to build a real business, not just manage listings.

Listing optimization by our team

Direct booking website included

Airbnb, Hopper, and Google VR

Human support that knows your business

Rental Expertise

Built for vacation rentals. Not portfolios.

Squarespace doesn't know what a vacation rental listing is. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your Airbnb listings and make changes that improve your search rankings and bookings.

Full listing audit.
We audit your titles, photos, amenities, and pricing—Squarespace can't do any of this.
Algorithm-boosting tweaks.
Algorithm-level fixes from someone who understands vacation rental search rankings.

Photos optimized

Cover photo and order look great.

Cleaning fee too high

$250 is 40% above market avg.

Strict cancellation policy

Reduces visibility by ~15%.

Industry Support

Support from people who know hosting.

Squarespace offers general customer support for their website builder. Futurestay gives you a dedicated person who understands vacation rentals and knows your properties.

Phone and email support.
Talk to a person who knows vacation rentals, not a general website support agent.
We know your business.
Advice specific to your listings and revenue goals—not website design tips.

Hi Marcus! I reviewed your Downtown Loft listing. Quick win: your cancellation policy is set to Strict which is hurting your search rank.

Oh wow, I had no idea. What should I change it to?

Moderate is the sweet spot. I also noticed your cleaning fee is $275 but similar listings in your area are around $150. Want me to walk you through adjusting both?

Book Direct

A booking site, not a brochure.

Squarespace can show your property but can't take a booking. Futurestay builds your site with a booking engine, payment processing, and real-time Airbnb calendar sync included.

Basic Sync.
Booking engine included. Guests can search availability, book, and pay—all on your site.
Full Sync.
Real-time calendar sync with Airbnb. No double bookings, no manual calendar management.

$189

$249

$189

Sarah M.

Mar 19-22 · 3 nights

$747

Booking Engine Included

Accept direct bookings on your site. Squarespace requires third-party integrations.

Listing Optimization

Expert review of your Airbnb listings. Squarespace has no vacation rental features.

Human Partnership

Dedicated support from vacation rental experts, not general website support.

No Commissions

Flat monthly pricing. No per-booking fees on direct reservations.

Pricing

Simple per-property pricing. No commissions.

Flat fee per property. Tons of features included in every plan.

Number of properties 1 property

1 2 3 4 5

Amplify

The all-in-one plan for professional hosts who want maximum revenue.

$ 55 per month
/ per property

$650 total per year

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Flex

Essential tools for hosts getting started with direct bookings.

$ 20 per month
/ per property

$239 total per year

Save 32% with yearly plan!

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"As someone who has been hosting a year and a half, Futurestay has been a game changer for me. There is a lot to learn but do not be daunted—they have an onboarding and a post-onboarding meeting. If you want to up your game and maximize your short and mid term rental game, it is worth the investment."

Lana M.

5 stars

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Futurestay vs Squarespace FAQ

Can I use Squarespace for vacation rental bookings?

Squarespace is a general website builder that doesn't include a booking engine, calendar sync, or payment processing for vacation rentals. You would need to add third-party plugins and integrations. Futurestay includes all of this out of the box.

What is the difference between Futurestay and Squarespace?

Squarespace is a general-purpose website builder. Futurestay is a complete vacation rental platform that includes a booking website, Airbnb listing optimization, dynamic pricing, calendar sync, and dedicated human support—all built specifically for hosts.

Does Squarespace sync with Airbnb?

No. Squarespace has no native Airbnb integration or calendar sync. Futurestay syncs with Airbnb in real time—calendar, content, and pricing—so you never have double bookings.

Is Futurestay more expensive than Squarespace?

Squarespace starts at around $16/month but requires additional tools for booking, payments, and channel management. Futurestay starts at $20/month (yearly) and includes everything—booking engine, payment processing, Airbnb sync, dynamic pricing, and dedicated support.

Can Squarespace optimize my Airbnb listings?

No. Squarespace has no vacation rental features. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your Airbnb listings and make specific recommendations that improve your rankings and bookings.