The Chekin Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Chekin in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Chekin
The Insider’s Guide
Online guest check-in, ID checks and legal reporting for rentals
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among vacation rental tools, read from Chekin’s own pages.
Made by Chekin · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Chekin’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Chekin’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 36 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade
Chekin is a guest check-in platform for vacation rentals, apartments, hotels and campsites. Guests complete registration online, and the tool handles identity scanning, legal reporting to authorities in some countries, tourist taxes and digital guidebooks. Higher plans add self check-in with digital keys, a branded guest app and e-invoicing.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Chekin, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and properties and local legal rules must be set up.
- 1
Best for legal guest check-in in Europe
The page does not say whether prices are monthly or annual, and fees and unit minimums apply.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $4.41 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €3.95 per property / month, from.
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Online check-in
Guests fill in their details and documents before arrival, with OCR scanning of IDs and custom communications.
- 6
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.
- 7
Identity verification
Biometric ID matching is a premium feature, included in full on the Enterprise plan.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 36 of 53
That is against the other vacation rental tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Chekin you would be making one mailbox that several people work at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Chekin at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from €3.95 per property / month, from
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page.
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Chekin
- Category
- Vacation Rental Software
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for legal guest check-in in Europe
Chekin handles online guest check-in, ID checks and legal reporting for rentals, from about 3.95 euros a property. The page does not say whether prices are monthly or annual, and fees and unit minimums apply.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | From 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free trial is offered, but its length is not stated and there is no free plan. |
| Features | C | Online check-in, legal reporting, ID verification, digital keys, payments and a guidebook. Legal reporting covers only the countries listed. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and properties and local legal rules must be set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only on record, with Airbnb, Beds24, Hostfully, Smoobu, Lodgify, Hospitable, Nuki and Guesty. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Chekin is for
- Fits if you must report guests to local authorities
- Works for managers who want ID checks and digital keys together
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Managers in Southern Europe who must report guests to authorities
- Portfolios that want ID checks before arrival
- Hosts who collect deposits and tourist taxes online
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$4.41
A month to start
Chekin is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €3.95 per property / month, from.
A free trial is offered, but its length is not stated and there is no free plan.
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.
Trying it first
Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page.
Read from chekin.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on chekin.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Online guest check-in, ID checks and legal reporting for rentals. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, shared inbox, invoicing.
Online check-in, legal reporting, ID verification, digital keys, payments and a guidebook.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Airbnb
- Beds24
- Hostfully
- Smoobu
- Lodgify
- Hospitable
- Nuki
- Guesty
Chekin is made by Chekin.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
36/53
Other vacation rental tools it is graded above
Chekin's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 36 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 43 of 53) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $4.41 a month, against a middle price of $19.99 for the category: 2 of the 35 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 54 vacation rental tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Chekin’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 43 of 53
- CFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 53
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 53
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 53
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 53
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 36 vacation rental tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Chekin is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Chekin you would be making one mailbox that several people work at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.4 is higher than 36 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade. It costs $52.96 a year.
What you could make
- Invoicing: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- One mailbox that several people work at once.
- It plugs into other products, Airbnb, Beds24 and Hostfully among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Chekin’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Autohost, Enso Connect, Touch Stay and Operto
The 4 tools Chekin is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Autohost
Free trial
Guest ID verification and fraud screening for rentals and hotels.
- Chekin also covers shared inbox and invoicing.
- Autohost also covers forms.
- 1.8GPA
Enso Connect
From $16/mo
AI guest messaging, check-in and upsells for rentals and hotels.
- Chekin also covers invoicing.
- Enso Connect also covers AI support agent, whatsApp messaging and chatbots.
- 2.4GPA
Touch Stay
Free trial · from $99/yr
Digital guidebooks with an AI chatbot for rental guests.
- Chekin also covers shared inbox and invoicing.
- Touch Stay also covers help center, chatbots and qR codes.
- 1.8GPA
Operto
Paid
Guest access, messaging and housekeeping for rentals and hotels.
- Chekin also covers invoicing.
- Operto also covers tasks, time tracking and inventory.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Chekin free?
No, Chekin is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page.
How much does Chekin cost?
Chekin lists 3 plans. Basic: €3.95 per property / month, from; monthly or annual basis unclear.
What platforms does Chekin work on?
Chekin is available on Web.
Does Chekin offer any discounts?
Chekin publicly lists the following: Annual billing saves up to 20%.
Does Chekin have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Chekin is listed for Web.
Does Chekin have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Chekin is listed for Web.
Is Chekin open source?
Chekin is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Chekin integrate with?
Chekin's listing names Airbnb, Beds24, Hostfully, Smoobu, Lodgify, Hospitable, Nuki and Guesty.
Who makes Chekin?
Chekin is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Chekin?
The closest alternatives to Chekin in our directory are Autohost, Enso Connect, Touch Stay and Operto.
How does Chekin compare with other vacation rental tools?
Chekin's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 36 of the 53 other vacation rental tools we grade, and level with 10.
Is Chekin good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Chekin B for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $4.41 a month, against a middle price of $19.99 for the category: 2 of the 35 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Chekin?
To replace Chekin you would be making one mailbox that several people work at once.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Chekin’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Chekin's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Chekin. Prices change, so check chekin.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Chekin, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/chekin
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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