Full-service management typically costs 20–35% of booking revenue, partial-service platforms 10–15%, and lighter distribution options less still. But headline commission isn't the answer, net income after all costs is. This calculator estimates both, side by side, with every assumption shown.
Under full-service, operations are included in the commission, the trade is a higher rate for zero workload.
Assumptions (shown, not hidden): commission midpoints, full-service 25%, software-only 12.5%, distribution 4% + est. 3% platform fees; owner-run operations estimated at 12% of gross (cleaning coordination, maintenance, supplies) under software/distribution models and included in commission under full-service; revenue held constant across models for a conservative comparison, full-service managers argue they lift gross revenue, but this tool doesn't assume it. Estimates only, not quotes. Full fee context: management fees explained.
| Model | Management cost | Your ops cost | Est. net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service | $15,881 | Included | $47,644 |
| Software-only | $7,941 | $7,623 | $47,961 |
| Distribution-only | $4,447 | $7,623 | $51,455 |
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