The Starter plan is Hostshare's permanent free tier — not a trial, no credit card required. It's designed for hosts who want to explore the platform before committing to an annual plan.
Membership Tier Comparison
Tier | Price | Nights Upfront | Share Contract | Credits | Night Expiry |
Starter | $0 | Earned from completed stays | None | None | 6 months |
Starter+ | $19/mo | Bonus nights at first go-live | None | None | Never |
Pro | $299/yr | 11 + 3/extra listing | Yes | $100 | Never |
Pro+ | $799/yr | 21 + 3/extra listing | Yes | $1,000 | Never |
Pro+ (Founding) | $395/yr | 21 + 3/extra listing | Yes | $1,000* | Never |
* $1,000 credits for Founding Members who set blockout dates during the migration period; $100 if not.
What you get:
Earn nights from completed stays, valid for 6 months from when they're earned
Full access to search and book across the 6-month availability window
No share contract — sharing is optional
Earn additional nights when a guest stay completes at your property (not at booking time)
Credits can be earned through reviews and referrals, but are locked until you upgrade to a paid tier
How nights are earned on Starter:
Every time a guest checks out from your property, you earn nights based on the conversion formula: (Platform avg nightly rate ÷ Your avg nightly rate) × nights stayed. These earned nights never expire, and carry over when you upgrade.
Upgrading:
When you upgrade to a paid plan, your earned nights and any locked credits carry over in full. You receive the new tier's granted nights and credits on top of what you already have — nothing is lost.
What to expect:
The 6-month expiry on your earned nights and the delayed earning mechanic (at completion, not booking) create a natural nudge toward upgrading — if you're actively hosting and traveling, a paid tier unlocks more nights, faster earning, and credits that reduce what you pay at checkout.
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