Owners Direct alternatives · 2026
The Best Owners Direct Alternative for Holiday Let Hosts
Tired of paying Owners Direct's Now part of Vrbo? Triparoo is free to list with just 10% commission on bookings. Keep 90% of every booking.
Switch to TriparooWhy hosts are leaving Owners Direct
Owners Direct charges Now part of Vrbo and guests pay Now part of Vrbo. Here's what you get when you switch to Triparoo.
Stop paying commission
Triparoo charges just 10% commission on bookings — no upfront fees, no annual subscriptions.
Own your guest relationships
Book direct. Know your guests. Build repeat bookings without a platform in the way.
Full control
Set your own prices, rules and availability. No algorithm deciding your visibility.
Transparent pricing
Guests see exactly what they pay. No hidden service fees inflating your prices.
The problems with Owners Direct
Platform effectively closed
Redirects to Vrbo
No longer an independent option
UK audience lost to other platforms
How much could you save?
| Annual rental income | Triparoo cost | Owners Direct cost (est.) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5,000 | £500 | £750–£900 | £250–£400 |
| £10,000 | £1,000 | £1,500–£1,800 | £500–£800 |
| £20,000 | £2,000 | £3,000–£3,600 | £1,000–£1,600 |
| £50,000 | £5,000 | £7,500–£9,000 | £2,500–£4,000 |
Estimates based on Owners Direct's published commission rates. Actual savings may vary.
Fee information is based on each platform's publicly published rates as of August 2026 and is provided for general comparison purposes only. Actual fees may vary depending on property type, location, booking value, and individual account terms. Triparoo has no affiliation with any of the platforms listed. All third-party brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here solely for the purpose of lawful comparative advertising.
Why hosts switch
Owners Direct charges Now part of Vrbo.
Triparoo charges 10% commission on bookings — free to list, no annual fees. You keep 90% of every booking, and guests pay no hidden fees on top.
How to switch from Owners Direct to Triparoo
Sign up
Create your free Triparoo host account in minutes.
List your property
Complete the 5-step listing form with photos, pricing and availability.
Sync your calendar
Use iCal to sync with your existing platforms and avoid double bookings during transition.
Go live
List for free and go live after a quick admin review.
The best Owners Direct alternative is here
Join Triparoo. Free to list. 10% commission only when you earn. Guests pay no hidden fees.
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