Key Data vs Stays.net: Head-to-Head Comparison
TL;DR: Key Data and Stays.net both target short-term rental operators. Pick **[Key Data](/key-data-review/)** if: Professional PMCs that want real, PMS-sourced benchmark data — Key Data pulls from participating managers' PMSes rather than scraping OTAs, so comparables are actuals. Pick **[Stays.net](/stays-review/)** if: Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations.
Category: Property Management Software · Key Data · Stays.net
At a glance
| Key Data | Stays.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Real-time benchmarking and performance analytics from actual PMS data for professional vacation rental managers | Brazilian-origin vacation rental PMS serving Latin American and European STR operators |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| HQ | Charleston, South Carolina, USA | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Pricing | quote-based / subscription by portfolio and market | subscription |
| Best for | Professional PMCs that want real, PMS-sourced benchmark data — Key Data pulls from participating managers’ PMSes rather than scraping OTAs, so comparables are actuals. | Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations. |
| Overall | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 |
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Key Data | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Channel manager | — | ✅ Native |
| Unified inbox | — | ✅ Native |
| Direct booking site | — | ✅ Native |
| Task management | — | ✅ Native |
| AI guest messaging | — | ⚠️ Partial |
| AI that takes actions | — | — |
| Automation rules | — | ✅ Native |
| Pricing optimizer | — | 🔌 Via integration |
| Open API | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Native |
| Mobile app | — | ⚠️ Partial |
| Multi-calendar | — | ✅ Native |
| Accounting / reporting | — | ✅ Native |
| Revenue management | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
Scores by dimension
| Dimension | Key Data | Stays.net |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 7/10 🏆 | 6/10 |
| Features depth | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Value for money | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| AI capability | 4/10 🏆 | 3/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Learning curve | 6/10 🏆 | 5/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Where Key Data wins
- Key Data does not clearly out-score Stays.net on any dimension in this directory.
Where Stays.net wins
- Channel manager — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
- Unified inbox — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
- Direct booking site — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
- Task management — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
- Automation rules — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
- Multi-calendar — native in Stays.net, not in Key Data
Which one should you pick?
Pick Key Data if: Professional PMCs that want real, PMS-sourced benchmark data — Key Data pulls from participating managers’ PMSes rather than scraping OTAs, so comparables are actuals. Pick Stays.net if: Brazilian and Latin American property managers who want a mature multi-channel PMS with native PT-BR support, local tax handling, and regional OTA integrations.
Pick by operator profile
| Profile | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo host (1-5 units) | Key Data | Higher profile fit (6.0 vs 5.4). |
| Boutique operator (6-20 units) | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (6.4 vs 5.5). |
| Professional PM (20+ units) | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (7.2 vs 6.0). |
| Enterprise (100+ units) | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (7.3 vs 6.0). |
| Multi-market operator | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (7.1 vs 5.5). |
| Tech-forward, AI-first | Stays.net | Higher profile fit (6.3 vs 4.3). |
| Budget-conscious | Key Data | Higher profile fit (5.5 vs 5.3). |
Key Data in one paragraph
Key Data — Real-time benchmarking and performance analytics from actual PMS data for professional vacation rental managers. Strengths: Benchmarks built from real PMS-reported data, not OTA scraping — stronger accuracy claim than AirDNA; Trusted by DMOs, tourism boards, and VRMA as the industry benchmark; Deep PMS integrations with Streamline, Escapia, Track, Guesty and others. Weaknesses: Opaque pricing — sales call required; Investor/single-property use cases weak versus AirDNA. Full Key Data review →
Stays.net in one paragraph
Stays.net — Brazilian-origin vacation rental PMS serving Latin American and European STR operators. Strengths: Market leader in Brazil with strong PT-BR product and support; Deep channel management and unified inbox; Open API enables custom integrations. Weaknesses: Quote-based pricing — no public tiers; English-language presence and support less mature than PT/ES. Full Stays.net review →
See also
- All Property Management Software comparisons
- 5stelle vs Key Data
- 5stelle vs Stays.net
- AirDNA vs Key Data
- AirDNA vs Stays.net
- Amenitiz vs Key Data
- Amenitiz vs Stays.net
FAQ
Is Key Data or Stays.net cheaper?
Neither Key Data nor Stays.net publishes pricing openly — both require a sales conversation to quote.
Does Key Data have better AI than Stays.net?
Key Data scores higher on ai capability — 4/10 vs 3/10.
Which is easier to use, Key Data or Stays.net?
Key Data scores higher on ease of use — 7/10 vs 6/10.
Can I switch from Key Data to Stays.net?
Yes, but plan for migration cost: channel reconnections, template rebuilds, automation recreation, and team retraining. Both Key Data and Stays.net export reservation history; neither exports their automation rules cleanly. Run both in parallel for at least two weeks before cutting over.