Digital welcome book
Welkodia
Dedicated productSmoobu
Integrated Guest GuideWelkodia vs Smoobu: Which is best?
Smoobu is a complete property management solution that includes a Guest Guide. Welkodia focuses on a simple digital welcome book, monetizable through a native store, and launched via Solo with a 14-day trial.
Solo + 14-day trial
vs
Subscription (Full PMS)
Smoobu is aimed at hosts looking for a global platform to manage their rentals (PMS, channel manager, website). Its welcome book is a useful feature within this broad ecosystem.
Welkodia meets the same guest need with a specialized approach: a dedicated guidebook, accessible without an app, focused on essential information and generating additional revenue via a native services store.
Features
Welkodia vs Smoobu comparison
Public link and QR code
Welkodia
Automatically generatedSmoobu
AvailableNo app to download
Welkodia
Immediate browser accessSmoobu
Online accessSolo + 14-day trial
Welkodia
Paid Solo planSmoobu
14-day trial, then paidGuest services store
Welkodia
Native integrated storeSmoobu
Upselling possiblePayment for services
Welkodia
Direct payment in guidebookSmoobu
Less store-centricOrder management
Welkodia
Dedicated tracking moduleSmoobu
No dedicated moduleMultilingual
Welkodia
+10 languages, Auto-translationSmoobu
Auto-translation not highlightedProtection of sensitive info
Welkodia
PIN-protected sectionsSmoobu
Not highlightedSimplicity of creation
Welkodia
Guidebook focus onlySmoobu
More complex PMS suiteVideos in the guidebook
Welkodia
Welcome, check-in, appliancesSmoobu
Not in the guideBuilt-in AI in the guidebook (Kodia)
Welkodia
Kodia answers 24/7Smoobu
Via third-party integrationsWhite label
Welkodia
Custom subdomain, logoSmoobu
Not natively offeredGuest rebooking
Welkodia
Directly from the guideSmoobu
Not native in the guideImport from Airbnb / Booking
Welkodia
Auto-create from listing linkSmoobu
Not availablePDF receipts for orders
Welkodia
Auto-generatedSmoobu
Not includedAutomatic guidebook translation
Welkodia
Plus & Pro, 10+ languagesSmoobu
Not in the guide| Feature | Welkodia | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| Digital welcome book | Dedicated product | Integrated Guest Guide |
| Public link and QR code | Automatically generated | Available |
| No app to download | Immediate browser access | Online access |
| Solo + 14-day trial | Paid Solo plan | 14-day trial, then paid |
| Guest services store | Native integrated store | Upselling possible |
| Payment for services | Direct payment in guidebook | Less store-centric |
| Order management | Dedicated tracking module | No dedicated module |
| Multilingual | +10 languages, Auto-translation | Auto-translation not highlighted |
| Protection of sensitive info | PIN-protected sections | Not highlighted |
| Simplicity of creation | Guidebook focus only | More complex PMS suite |
| Videos in the guidebook | Welcome, check-in, appliances | Not in the guide |
| Built-in AI in the guidebook (Kodia) | Kodia answers 24/7 | Via third-party integrations |
| White label | Custom subdomain, logo | Not natively offered |
| Guest rebooking | Directly from the guide | Not native in the guide |
| Import from Airbnb / Booking | Auto-create from listing link | Not available |
| PDF receipts for orders | Auto-generated | Not included |
| Automatic guidebook translation | Plus & Pro, 10+ languages | Not in the guide |
Why choose Welkodia over Smoobu?
Services store designed for the stay
Welkodia turns the guidebook into a mini-store: late check-out, cleaning, baby kit, transfers. The guest pays directly, reducing your manual exchanges.
Solo + 14-day trial
Launch Solo with a 14-day trial. Ideal for testing a monetizable guidebook without committing to a full software suite like Smoobu.
Focused on the guest experience
Smoobu manages your bookings and calendars. Welkodia gets straight to the point: welcoming the guest, securing data, and easily selling extras.
Pricing comparison
Welkodia lets you start with Solo and a 14-day trial, while Smoobu is a monthly subscription solution after its free trial.
Welkodia
Solo
Solo: integrated store, order management, multilingual content, and analytics in a simple plan before Plus and Pro.
Smoobu
Subscription (Full PMS)
14-day trial, then a subscription based on the number of units and service level (Professional/Team).
Turn reception into an opportunity
Start with Solo, add your services, and offer a premium experience to your guests today.
4 reasons to switch from Smoobu to Welkodia for your guidebook
1
Start with no fixed cost
If your priority is the guidebook, Welkodia lets you start with Solo and a 14-day trial without adopting a full management platform.
2
Sell right at the heart of the guest journey
Guests find useful options (late check-out, baby kit) in the same place as the Wi-Fi and instructions, with integrated payment.
3
Keep a single link always updated
Once the QR code is shared, modify info, photos, or services without resending a document. The guest always sees the latest version.
4
Secure sensitive information
Protect door codes or key boxes with a PIN. Essential when the guidebook is accessible via a public link or QR code.
Our verdict
Smoobu is a solid solution if you are looking to centralize all your rental management (PMS, channel manager). The guidebook is then a complement to their software suite.
Welkodia is the ideal choice if your priority is to create a clear, monetizable, and quickly operational digital welcome book, without needing a complex or paid PMS suite from day one.
FAQ
No. Solo is now a paid plan with a 14-day trial, then Plus and Pro handle the upgrades. Existing Free users keep their grandfathered access.
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