What does Chekin automate?

Guest registration/ID verification, digital signatures, tourist tax/deposits, police reporting (20+ countries), self check‑in, upsells.

How much does Chekin cost?

Basic €3.95/property/month, Premium €5.95, Enterprise €7.95+ (min 20 units); deposits 1.5%+€0.30, Waivo $2.50–$5.

Which PMS integrate with Chekin?

35+ including Rental United, Lodgify, Smoobu, Hostify, SiteMinder, Salto, Apaleo, Cloudbeds.

Does Chekin support identity verification and police reporting?

Yes. Chekin automates ID scanning, biometric verification, and police/government reporting in jurisdictions that require it (common in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and other EU countries). This is one of its strongest differentiators for European STR hosts.

Chekin Review: Automated Check‑In & Guest Registration (2026)

Item: Chekin
Rating: 87
Author: STR Specialist

1 min readUpdated 2026-02-18Reviewed by STR Specialist

Overview

Chekin is a digital check‑in platform for vacation rentals and hotels that automates guest registration, ID verification, police reporting, tourist tax collection, damage deposits, rental agreements and upsells. It integrates with 35+ PMS/Channel Managers (Rental United, Lodgify, Smoobu, Hostify) for seamless booking sync.

Basic plan €3.95/property/month, Premium €5.95, Enterprise custom; transaction fees for deposits (1.5%+€0.30) and Waivo damage protection ($2.50–$5). Ideal for multi‑channel operators needing compliance and automation across Europe.

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Professional rating

4.4/5

Rubric score

87/100

4.4/5

Verdict: Chekin is a top-tier choice for property managers and teams. Highly recommended.

At a glance

What it does

Automates full check‑in: online registration, ID verification, digital signatures, tourist tax collection, police reporting (20+ countries), deposits and agreements.
35+ PMS/Channel Manager integrations (Rental United, Lodgify, Smoobu, Hostify, SiteMinder, Salto, Apaleo, Cloudbeds) auto‑sync bookings/properties.
Upsell & monetization: online payments, Waivo damage protection ($2.50–$5 per booking), tourist taxes, deposits (1.5%+€0.30 fee).

Best for

Property managers and teams
Hosts who want a clean UI
Automation-first workflows

Not ideal for

Minimum 20‑unit subscription for some plans; smaller hosts pay full per‑property rate.
Transaction fees add up for deposits (1.5%+€0.30) and Waivo protection ($2.50–$5).

Pros & Cons

Highlights and considerations for Chekin.

Pros

Automates full check‑in: online registration, ID verification, digital signatures, tourist tax collection, police reporting (20+ countries), deposits and agreements.
35+ PMS/Channel Manager integrations (Rental United, Lodgify, Smoobu, Hostify, SiteMinder, Salto, Apaleo, Cloudbeds) auto‑sync bookings/properties.
Upsell & monetization: online payments, Waivo damage protection ($2.50–$5 per booking), tourist taxes, deposits (1.5%+€0.30 fee).
White‑label guest app for self check‑in, compliance (GDPR/Police), and seamless data flow to authorities.
Trusted by 150k+ properties; immediate onboarding with 14‑day free trial.

Cons

Minimum 20‑unit subscription for some plans; smaller hosts pay full per‑property rate.
Transaction fees add up for deposits (1.5%+€0.30) and Waivo protection ($2.50–$5).
Europe‑focused (police reporting 20+ countries); less coverage outside EU.
Not a full PMS; requires existing channel manager/PMS integration.
Custom Enterprise pricing lacks transparency.

Scores

87/100

We test against our rubric (setup, automation, integrations, usability, support, etc.). Scores use a 100-point scale.

Strong in channel sync and integrations; weaker in data export.

Setup

8/10

Channel sync

9/10

Automation

9/10

Integrations

9/10

Ease of use

8/10

Team & scale

9/10

Support

8/10

Data export

5/5

Value for money

8/10

Reliability

9/10

Hands-on Review Notes

Pricing

Best value: Premium (Recommended) — €5.95/property/month (min 20 units).

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Monthly	Base includes
Basic	€3.95/property/month (min 20 units).	Online check‑in & guest registration.
Premium (Recommended)	€5.95/property/month (min 20 units).	Basic + 1 premium feature (self check‑in, ID verification, police reporting, etc.).
Enterprise	From €7.95/property/month (min 20 units).	All features + custom integrations/support.
Transaction Fees	Usage‑based.	Deposits 1.5%+€0.30; Waivo damage protection $2.50–$5/booking.

Pricing at a glance
Plan	Base includes	Monthly	Per-additional	Notes
Basic	Online check‑in & guest registration.	€3.95/property/month (min 20 units).	Same rate.	Annual discount available.
Premium (Recommended)	Basic + 1 premium feature (self check‑in, ID verification, police reporting, etc.).	€5.95/property/month (min 20 units).	Same rate.	Most popular for STRs.
Enterprise	All features + custom integrations/support.	From €7.95/property/month (min 20 units).	Custom.	Tailored pricing.
Transaction Fees	Deposits 1.5%+€0.30; Waivo damage protection $2.50–$5/booking.	Usage‑based.	Per transaction.	Tourist tax collection free.