Simple, transparent pricing
Stay is free for tenants — always. Landlords choose the plan that fits their needs.
For Tenants
Find your next home
Stay is always free for browsing and booking.
Guest Plus
Get the edge in a competitive rental market.
- Early access — see new listings 24hrs before everyone
- Priority booking — your request is seen first
- Verified tenant badge — landlords trust you more
- Price drop & new listing alerts
- Advanced filters (commute, load shedding, security)
- Rental history passport for quick applications
- Unlimited saved listings
For Landlords
Choose the plan that fits your needs
Launch pricing — early adopter rates locked in
Basic
Everything you need to get started as a landlord on Stay.
Listings
- 2 active listings
- 5 photos per listing
- Standard search ranking
Trust & Identity
- Phone-verified account
- Report suspicious activity
- Basic profile page
Communication
- Unlimited booking requests
- In-app messaging
- Basic booking management
Reviews
- Receive and display reviews
- Respond to reviews
Support
- Community help center
- Email support — 5 business day response
Verified Host
Get verified and stand out. Build trust with tenants instantly.
Listings
- 5 active listings
- 10 photos per listing
- Higher search ranking
- Appear in Verified filter
Trust & Identity
- ✓ Verified badge on all listings
- ID verified by Stay
- Impersonation protection
- Verified status shown to tenants
Communication
- Everything in Basic
- Booking confirmation receipts
- Tenant contact details after booking
Reviews
- Everything in Basic
- Verified host badge on reviews
Support
- Priority email support — 48 hour response
- Dedicated in-app support
Pro Host
Advanced tools for serious landlords. Manage, optimise, and grow.
Listings
- Unlimited active listings
- Unlimited photos
- Priority search ranking
- Featured in Pro Host section
- City Spotlight eligibility
Trust & Identity
- Everything in Verified
- Active listing monitoring
- Duplicate listing detection
- Business profile page
Bookings
- Everything in Verified
- Advanced booking calendar
- Booking analytics — views, inquiries, conversion
- Automated booking reminders
Tenant Management
- Tenant screening tools
- Rental history visibility
- Blacklist problematic tenants
- Reference request system
Financial
- Monthly earnings summary
- Booking history export
- Invoice generationSoon
- EcoCash payout trackingSoon
Support
- Enhanced support — 24 hour response
- Dedicated account manager
- Active case monitoring
- Direct WhatsApp support line
Agency
For property managers and agencies. Scale your rental business.
Listings
- Unlimited listings across all team members
- Unlimited photos
- Top search ranking — above all tiers
- Agency profile page — branded company page
- API access for property managementSoon
Trust & Identity
- Everything in Pro
- Up to 5 team member accounts
- All team accounts protected
- Agency verified badge
Bookings
- Everything in Pro
- Multi-property booking dashboard
- Team booking management
- Bulk listing tools
- Performance reports per property
Financial
- Full financial dashboard
- Multi-property earnings tracking
- Custom invoice generation
- Tax summary reports — for ZIMRA compliance
- EcoCash bulk payoutsSoon
Support
- Priority dedicated support — 12 hour response
- Named account manager
- Monthly strategy call
- Active monitoring across all listings
- Direct emergency line
Compare all features
See exactly what you get with each plan
| Feature | Basic | Verified Soon | Pro Soon | Agency Soon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $10 once | $8/mo | $25/mo |
| Active listings | 2 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Photos per listing | 5 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Verified badge | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Agency |
| Impersonation protection | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Search ranking | Standard | High | Priority | Top |
| Support response | 5 days | 48 hrs | 24 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Dedicated support | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Active monitoring | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking analytics | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team members | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Business profile | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Tax reports | — | — | — | ✓ |
Common Questions
Is Stay really free for tenants?+
Yes, always. Browse, message, book, review — all free. We only charge landlords who want premium features.
What does the Verified badge mean?+
It means the landlord has been identity-verified by Stay. Their listings appear with a Verified badge, giving tenants more confidence.
When will Pro and Agency plans be available?+
We're building these features now. Join the waitlist to be notified and lock in early adopter pricing.
When will paid plans be available?+
All paid plans are coming soon. Join the waitlist to be notified and lock in early adopter pricing when we launch.
Can I upgrade later?+
Absolutely. Start with Basic, upgrade to Verified anytime. When Pro and Agency launch, existing Verified hosts get priority access.