Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to OpenBnB
Book homes directly while browsing Airbnb
OpenBnB is a browser extension that helps travelers find direct booking links for properties while browsing Airbnb. By displaying alternative booking options directly on Airbnb listings, users can contact hosts and… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hey HN, Over the years, I’ve found myself frustrated with the extra fees Airbnb. While they provide a lot of convenience, the service fees often stack up to a point where they overshadow any potential savings. I started wondering if there was a way to connect directly with property hosts and skip the middleman entirely. That curiosity led me to build getaway.direct, a free Chrome extension that helps travelers save money. It works like this: 1. You browse listings on Airbnb. 2. The extension scans for direct booking links, host websites, or social media profiles where you can reach out to…
2024 · getaway.direct · its alternatives →
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Getaway.direct▲160Say goodbye to Airbnb fees and book with direct links
2024 · getaway.direct · its alternatives →
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Supercharge your attendance by showing 🏠 near your venue
2018 · airbnb.com · its alternatives →
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Airbnb expands beyond rentals — now hosting Experiences
2015 · airbnb.com · its alternatives →
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Open source messaging and pricing tool for Airbnb hosts
2017 · hosttools.com · its alternatives →
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Chrome extension displays nightly price including taxes
2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Airbnb Guidebook▲133Let your Airbnb guests have the most pleasant stay
2022 · templatesfornotion.com · its alternatives →
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find direct host contact directly on Airbnb
2024 · getaway.direct · its alternatives →
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Fundhomes▲268Invest in vacation rentals like stocks - start for $50
2022 · fundhomes.com · its alternatives →
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Discover must-see places when browsing Airbnb (Chrome ext)
2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Airplus▲125Advanced options for your Airbnb™ search
2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hi Hackers, My wife and I have been slow traveling around the world for last 3 years, and our top travel hack that has saved us most amount of money is to book directly with Airbnb host. We usually rent for a month so savings in fees are easily ~$300 - $500 on each stay, i.e. about 15-20%. Not every host offers it we respect that, but there are so many hosts out there that would rather have you book directly via their website and we as guests want the same. The problem is these hosts can’t promote or say that on Airbnb. This inspired me to build OpenBnB.org, where I’ve started collecting…
2025 · openbnb.org · its alternatives →
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