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Mangobeds vs. Simple Booking

A fair, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right property management platform for your business.

At a glance

Simple Booking is a cloud-based hotel booking engine and central distribution system by the Zucchetti Group, serving over 4,000 hotels worldwide. It focuses on boosting direct online reservations through a conversion-optimized booking engine, channel management, metasearch integration, and revenue analytics. Simple Booking does not include a PMS — it's designed to work alongside your existing property management system.

Mangobeds is an all-in-one property management platform built by operators who run hotels, hostels, and colivings themselves. It includes PMS, channel manager, booking engine, AI agents, and invoicing in a single transparent plan, with no per-booking fees.

The key difference: Simple Booking is a distribution and booking engine specialist that complements your existing PMS, while Mangobeds is an all-in-one platform that replaces the need for a separate PMS entirely.

Feature Comparison

How the features stack up

FeatureMangobedsSimple Booking
Property Management (PMS)
Channel Manager
Booking Engine
Guest Portal
AI AgentsRezMate chatbot
Invoicing
Housekeeping
Multi-Property Dashboard
Team Management
Coworking Management
Coliving-specific Features
Smart Gap Filling
Coliving.com Integration
Revenue Analytics
Rate Match / Dynamic Pricing
Metasearch Integration
CRM (Converto)
Book Back Guest Retention
API Access

Pricing

All-in-one pricing vs. custom quotes

Simple Booking charges $10–15 per unit/month for distribution alone — and doesn't include a PMS. With Mangobeds, you get everything in one transparent plan.

MangobedsSimple Booking
10 units$49/mo~$150/mo ($15/unit)
20 units$79/mo~$200/mo ($10/unit)
50 units$149/mo~$500/mo ($10/unit)
100 units$249/mo~$1,000/mo ($10/unit)
Per-booking commission0%0%
PMSIncludedNot included (requires third-party)
Booking EngineIncludedIncluded
AI AgentsIncludedRezMate (included)
Setup feeNoneCustom (varies by configuration)
Free trialYes30-day demo

Get a full PMS + channel manager for up to 75% less

A 20-unit property pays ~$200/mo for Simple Booking's distribution layer alone, then needs a separate PMS. Mangobeds gives you everything for $79/mo.

Simple Booking pricing based on published per-unit rates. Actual costs may vary by configuration and modules.

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Why Mangobeds

Why operators choose Mangobeds over Simple Booking

All-in-one vs. booking layer only

Simple Booking focuses on the booking engine and distribution layer. You still need a separate PMS for check-in/out, housekeeping, invoicing, and daily operations. Mangobeds gives you everything in one plan: PMS, channel manager, booking engine, AI agents, and invoicing.

Up to 75% cheaper with PMS included

Simple Booking charges $10–15 per unit/month for distribution alone, and you still need a separate PMS on top. Mangobeds includes PMS, channel manager, booking engine, AI agents, and invoicing in one plan — at a fraction of the cost.

AI agents included, not just a chatbot

Simple Booking offers RezMate, a booking chatbot. Mangobeds includes full AI agents that handle guest enquiries 24/7, automate communications across channels, and provide smart operational insights — not just booking assistance.

Built for all property types

Simple Booking is designed primarily for hotels. Mangobeds is built for hotels, hostels, colivings, B&Bs, and vacation rentals alike, with features tailored to each property type, including coliving-specific tools and smart gap filling.

No separate PMS costs

With Simple Booking, you need to budget for a separate PMS on top of their distribution fees. Mangobeds eliminates that entirely — one subscription covers your full operational stack.

Free migration, zero setup fees

Switch to Mangobeds with zero friction. We migrate your data for free, connect your channels, and get you live in hours, not weeks. No setup fees, no consultants, no long-term contracts.

Who should choose what?

Choose Mangobeds if...

  • You want PMS, channel manager, and booking engine in one plan
  • You run a hostel, coliving, B&B, or vacation rental
  • You need AI agents included out of the box
  • You prefer transparent, published pricing with no custom quotes
  • You don't want to manage separate PMS and distribution tools
  • You want free migration with zero setup fees

Choose Simple Booking if...

  • You already have a PMS and just need a powerful booking engine
  • You want metasearch integration and rate matching tools
  • You need a CRM for managing group quotes and guest retention
  • You run a large hotel chain with Zucchetti Group integration needs

Testimonials

Hear from operators who switched to Mangobeds

Read what property managers and hospitality operators have to say after making the move to Mangobeds.

After sales customer service is superb. Mangobeds gets our operations. The app is always upgrading to be better and more optimized whenever we give feedback. The system is easier to use than the previous one AND it’s as affordable. My operational team were so happy when we made the switch. Whenever we encounter an issue, 99% of the problems are resolved within 24hours. I cannot be happier to make the switch.

John Ho
Founder of Alt Coliving

Mangobeds is an amazing tool and with the service of the team it keeps improving fast!! We’ve been using Mangobeds to manage multiple properties, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent! The platform is intuitive, reliable, and packed with features that streamline bookings and guest communications. The automation tools and calendar integration have significantly improved our efficiency, allowing us to focus on creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Highly recommended!

Stefan Stolwijk
Co-founder of Coliving Frilingue

When we decided to implement a booking system for our property, we explored all the available options. Mangobeds stood out by far, offering the best features tailored to our needs. After a few months of using it, I couldn’t be happier. The team has been incredibly responsive,always available to answer questions and provide solutions for every unique situation we’ve faced. So far, it’s been a 10/10 experience.

Monica
Founder of Casa Pardal

They have created an excellent tool. From onboarding to day-to-day management, my experience with Mangobeds has been exceptional. They handled the migration from my previous booking system seamlessly, without me having to do anything at all. Their features are very well thought out and genuinely useful. Since moving to Mangobeds, I've been saving a significant amount of time in my daily operations. What really stands out is their responsiveness. Whenever I come up with a new need, I reach out to them and they often implement it within the same day. You can clearly tell that there is a team of dedicated, highly professional people behind Mangobeds.

Laura Sanz Naya
Founder of Pitaya

After sales customer service is superb. Mangobeds gets our operations. The app is always upgrading to be better and more optimized whenever we give feedback. The system is easier to use than the previous one AND it’s as affordable. My operational team were so happy when we made the switch. Whenever we encounter an issue, 99% of the problems are resolved within 24hours. I cannot be happier to make the switch.

John Ho
Founder of Alt Coliving

Mangobeds is an amazing tool and with the service of the team it keeps improving fast!! We’ve been using Mangobeds to manage multiple properties, and the experience has been nothing short of excellent! The platform is intuitive, reliable, and packed with features that streamline bookings and guest communications. The automation tools and calendar integration have significantly improved our efficiency, allowing us to focus on creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Highly recommended!

Stefan Stolwijk
Co-founder of Coliving Frilingue

When we decided to implement a booking system for our property, we explored all the available options. Mangobeds stood out by far, offering the best features tailored to our needs. After a few months of using it, I couldn’t be happier. The team has been incredibly responsive,always available to answer questions and provide solutions for every unique situation we’ve faced. So far, it’s been a 10/10 experience.

Monica
Founder of Casa Pardal

They have created an excellent tool. From onboarding to day-to-day management, my experience with Mangobeds has been exceptional. They handled the migration from my previous booking system seamlessly, without me having to do anything at all. Their features are very well thought out and genuinely useful. Since moving to Mangobeds, I've been saving a significant amount of time in my daily operations. What really stands out is their responsiveness. Whenever I come up with a new need, I reach out to them and they often implement it within the same day. You can clearly tell that there is a team of dedicated, highly professional people behind Mangobeds.

Laura Sanz Naya
Founder of Pitaya

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