Chekin vs Truvi (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Chekin grades higher than Truvi: 2.4 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Chekin grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Chekin
Online guest check-in, ID checks and legal reporting for rentals
Which one is for you
Pick Chekin if
- Fits if you must report guests to local authorities
- Works for managers who want ID checks and digital keys together
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: prices are in euros and the page does not say if they are monthly or annual
- Watch out: minimums of 3 units apply to some tiers and 20 to others
- Pricey if you take deposits, as they cost 1.5% + 0.30 euros and damage protection from $2.50 a booking
- Watch out: legal reporting covers only the listed countries
- Watch out: call, WhatsApp and SMS carry channel fees
Pick Truvi if
- Fits if you want damage protection and claims handled for each booking
- Works for managers who prefer a per-booking charge to a monthly fee
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: screening is required on every program, and ID and the two background checks are add-ons
- Watch out: criminal and sex offender checks work for US guests only
- Pricey if you take many bookings, as the charge repeats on each one
- Watch out: superhog.com redirects to truvi.com, and the page still links an old and a new platform
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAChekinFair | 1.8GPATruviWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BFrom 3.95 euros a property, under 60% of the category's $10 cheaper quarter, but the page does not say if that is monthly or annual and some tiers carry minimums. | CNo monthly fee, billed per booking after check-in, so it cannot be set against a monthly category price. The per-booking estimator shows figures in six currencies. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free trial is offered, but its length is not stated and there is no free plan. | FNothing is free: every booking is billed, and there is no trial. |
| Features | COnline check-in, legal reporting, ID verification, digital keys, payments and a guidebook. Legal reporting covers only the countries listed. | CGuest screening, optional ID and background checks, damage protection and claims. It does that job fully, but it is a smaller job than a property system. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and properties and local legal rules must be set up. | CNo store rating on record, and it has to be connected to your property system. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only on record, with Airbnb, Beds24, Hostfully, Smoobu, Lodgify, Hospitable, Nuki and Guesty. | BWeb with an API and links to Guesty, Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostfully, Hostaway, Hostify, Avantio and Smoobu. |
| Best for | legal guest check-in in Europe | guest screening with damage cover |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Chekin and Truvi. How we grade
Where they differ
- Chekin also covers shared inbox and invoicing.
- Truvi also covers case management.
At a glance
| Chekin | Truvi | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | €3.95 per property / month, from | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page. | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Chekin | Truvi |
| Price read from | chekin.com | truvi.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Chekin
- Prices are in euros; the page does not make clear whether the figures shown are monthly or annual rates.
- A minimum subscription of 3 units applies to some tiers and 20 units to others, per the page.
- Transaction fees apply: deposits 1.5% + €0.30, and damage protection from $2.50 per booking.
- Legal reporting covers only the countries the page lists; call, WhatsApp and SMS carry channel fees.
Truvi
- Criminal background and sex offender checks work for US guests only, and their fee is not charged when a check does not run.
- Screening is required for every program, and ID verification and the two background checks are add-ons.
- Superhog.com now redirects to truvi.com; the page still links to a my.superhog.com login and an old and a new platform.
- The pricing page is a per-booking estimator in six currencies; the USD figures were read here.
Key features
Chekin
- Online check-in
- Guests fill in their details and documents before arrival, with OCR scanning of IDs and custom communications.
- Legal compliance
- Guest data is sent to authorities where integrations exist; the page lists Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal, with France, Germany and UAE coming.
- Identity verification
- Biometric ID matching is a premium feature, included in full on the Enterprise plan.
- Self check-in and digital keys
- Remote property access through keyless integrations, offered as a premium feature and shown on the integrations page.
- Payments and damage protection
- Deposits, tourist taxes, upsells and damage protection plans are handled in one place, with transaction fees listed on the page.
- Unified inbox and guidebooks
- A guest inbox with AI replies, plus digital guidebooks and a white-label guest app on the premium tiers.
Truvi
- Automatic guest screening
- Checks that contact details are genuine and runs the guest against an internal watchlist, with results in the booking report.
- Optional ID and background checks
- Add-ons for biometric ID verification, plus US-only criminal background and sex offender registry checks.
- Damage protection
- Host-chosen protection from $0 to $1M, with no deposit or waiver needed, covering damage, smoke, unauthorized parties and excessive cleaning.
- Claims management
- A claims team talks to the guest and manages recovery, aims for a settlement within 30 days and pays out within 3 to 5 business days.
- PMS integrations and API
- Connects to property management systems including Guesty, Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostfully and Hostaway, and offers a Screen and Protect API.
Plans
Chekin
Basic€3.95
per property / month, from; monthly or annual basis unclear
Online check-in, legal compliance, iCals, deposits and damage protection, tourist taxes, payments, upsells and unified inbox.
Premium€5.95
per property / month, from; monthly or annual basis unclear
Basic plus one premium feature of your choice: identity verification, self check-in, branded app, guidebooks or e-invoicing.
Enterprise€7.95
per property / month, from; monthly or annual basis unclear
Basic plus all premium features; the pricing page also offers custom plans.
Truvi
Pay per booking$0
no monthly fee, billed per booking after check-in
Programs in USD per booking: screening-only $12.60, screening plus $0-500 protection $20.10, $0-50K $28.75, $500-1M $18.40.
Ways to pay less
Chekin
- Other savings
Annual billing saves up to 20%
The pricing page offers an Annual option that it says saves up to 20% compared with monthly billing.
Truvi
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Chekin or Truvi?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Chekin starts at €3.95 per property / month, from, and Truvi publishes no starting price.
Which has a free plan, Chekin or Truvi?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Chekin nor Truvi has a free plan. Chekin has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.