Staywise vs Touch Stay
Both tools give guests a digital welcome guide on their phone instead of a printed binder. They are built for different hosts: here is how they compare, using published figures.
Touch Stay figures as of November 2026, from STR Specialist's Touch Stay review (2026). Touch Stay prices are in US dollars; Staywise prices are in euros. Check Touch Stay's own site for current pricing.
| Feature | Staywise | Touch Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Price for 1 property | €5 / month (Pro), or free with 2 languages | $19 / month (Starter) |
| Price for 10 properties | €50 / month | $49 / month (Growth, up to 10) |
| Price for 30 properties | €150 / month | $99 / month (Scale, up to 30) |
| How pricing works | €5 per property per month | Plan tiers by number of properties |
| Upsells / paid extras | Included in Pro | From the Scale plan |
| Multi-language guides | AI-translated, up to 10 languages (Pro) | From the Scale plan |
| AI writes the guide from your notes | Yes | Not mentioned in the review |
| Offline access for guests | Yes, once a guest has opened the guide | Limited, per the review |
| Wi-Fi join QR code | Yes, plus a printable Wi-Fi card | Not mentioned in the review |
| Booking-system (PMS) integrations | None yet | 50+ platforms (Growth and up) |
| Automated guest messaging | No | Yes (Growth and up) |
Where Touch Stay is stronger
- Integrations with 50+ booking and property-management systems, so guides can be sent automatically when a booking comes in.
- Built-in guest messaging alongside the guidebook.
- Plans for larger portfolios (up to 100 properties) with a dedicated account manager, per the review.
Where Staywise may suit you
- You pay per property, so one or two listings cost €5–10 a month — or nothing on the free plan.
- The AI turns your rough notes into a finished guide in up to 10 languages.
- Paid extras are part of Pro, not a higher tier.
- Guests can reopen a guide offline and join the Wi-Fi by scanning a code.
Spotted something out of date? Email alexis.marousi@gmail.com and we'll correct it. Touch Stay is a trademark of its owner; Staywise is not affiliated with it.