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Comparison

CheckinGuide vs Folio

A transparent breakdown of Folio's per-guide pricing structure, additional costs to consider, and how CheckinGuide gives you more features for less money.

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80%

Fewer guest messages

90%+

Guide open rate

5 min

Average setup time

60+

Ready-made templates

What does Folio cost at different scales?

Here is how the annual cost compares across different portfolio sizes. Folio prices are in USD. CheckinGuide is cheaper at every level.

Portfolio sizeFolio (USD)CheckinGuide (GBP)1 property$10/month ($120/year)Free forever3 properties$30/month ($360/year)~£87/year (£7.28/month)5 properties$50/month ($600/year)~£146/year (£12.13/month)10 properties$80/month ($960/year)~£262/year (£21.84/month)25 properties$175/month ($2,100/year)~£595/year (£49.60/month)50 properties$300/month ($3,600/year)~£1,071/year (£89.28/month)

Pricing based on publicly available information as of February 2026. Folio prices in USD. CheckinGuide prices in GBP. Currency conversion may apply for cross-currency comparisons.

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Additional costs to consider with Folio

The listed price is just the starting point. Here is what else factors into the total cost.

USD pricing for non-US hosts

Folio prices exclusively in USD. For UK and European hosts, this means exchange rate variability and potential conversion fees from your bank. CheckinGuide prices in GBP with no currency surprises.

No permanent free tier

Folio offers a 14-day free trial only. After that, you pay for every guide. CheckinGuide includes one property free forever, letting you evaluate the platform without time pressure.

Per-guide pricing adds up

At $10 per guide for small portfolios, Folio costs can accumulate quickly. A host with 5 properties pays $600 per year before any currency conversion fees.

No AI, translation, or rich media included

Folio does not include AI concierge, auto-translation, or rich media embeds. Hosts needing these capabilities would require additional third-party tools, adding complexity and cost.

AI Concierge: Included Free

While Folio charges for basic guidebook features, CheckinGuide includes AI Concierge with every plan at no extra cost. Your guests get 24/7 automated support that answers questions using your guide content.

Hosts report up to 80% fewer repetitive messages after enabling AI Concierge. It works in multiple languages and requires no setup. Just turn it on and let it handle guest queries while you focus on what matters.

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What you get with CheckinGuide, for less

Every plan includes the full feature set. No premium add-ons, no feature gates.

  • One property free forever
  • Custom branding (colours, logos, fonts)
  • AI Concierge chatbot for guest questions
  • Auto-translation into 100+ languages
  • Embed images, videos, buttons, links and maps in your guide
  • QR codes and shareable links
  • Local recommendations with Google Maps
  • Multiple layout styles
  • Unlimited content updates
  • Monthly billing: cancel anytime
  • GBP pricing with no currency risk
  • Volume discounts as you grow
  • Fast, responsive support from a real team
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What does this look like in practice?

Three real-world scenarios showing the annual cost difference between Folio and CheckinGuide.

Small host

5 properties

Folio (USD)$600/yearCheckinGuide (GBP)~£146/yearSavingSignificant

Growing portfolio

15 properties

Folio (USD)$1,260/yearCheckinGuide (GBP)~£428/yearSavingSubstantial

Professional operator

30 properties

Folio (USD)$2,160/yearCheckinGuide (GBP)~£810/yearSavingMajor

Folio prices in USD. CheckinGuide prices in GBP. Direct currency comparisons are approximate and depend on exchange rates at time of billing. All figures based on publicly available pricing as of February 2026.

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Folio pricing: FAQ

Common questions about Folio costs and how CheckinGuide compares

Folio's per-guide pricing in USD adds up quickly. CheckinGuide offers more features, including AI concierge, auto-translation, and rich media embeds, at a lower price with GBP clarity.

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