In short: calculate your savings by multiplying your bookings by the average value and your current commission percentage, then estimate how many you can shift to your direct channel. Start with guests who already know you.
Starting point: how much do commissions cost today?
Third-party booking platforms typically charge a percentage on every confirmed reservation—for a business with hundreds of bookings a year, this percentage translates into a significant amount deducted from your monthly revenue.
The simple calculation to perform
Multiply the average number of monthly bookings by the average value per booking, then apply the typical commission percentage: the result is exactly what you are paying now just for intermediation, booking after booking.
What changes with a flat-fee widget?
With a fixed monthly fee direct booking widget, the cost remains the same regardless of how many bookings come in—the more your volume of direct bookings grows, the higher your relative savings compared to per-booking commissions.
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Not all bookings shift immediately
Realistically, not all bookings will move to the direct channel at once: customers who already know your venue and those responding to direct promotions are the first candidates to book without going through an OTA; the rest will follow over time.
A sample numerical example
With 50 bookings per month at an average value of 60€ per booking, even shifting just 30% to a direct channel represents concrete monthly savings compared to paying commissions on that same share of bookings.
Frequently asked questions about direct booking savings
Where can I see my commission percentage?
In your contract or the invoice section of the platform you use. Do not rely on generic estimates.
How do I perform the calculation?
Use the Booking and Airbnb commission calculator: enter your revenue to see what you are paying and how much you could keep.
How many bookings can I shift?
Not all of them, and not immediately: start with returning guests or those arriving through word of mouth.
How can I try it?
With a 14-day free trial. Discover our page for short-term rentals and B&Bs.
3 steps to take today
- Read the actual commission in your documents.
- Estimate how many bookings you can shift.
- Compare the savings against the fixed fee.
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- How to reduce Booking and Airbnb commissions: 2026 strategies
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