Free first year. $99 when you travel.
The pricing needs to be so clear that members can explain it in one sentence: join free, host free, pay a flat fee only when a stay is confirmed.
Year 1 - no credit card required
- Create your member account
- List your home
- Browse verified homes
- Send and receive stay requests
- In-platform messaging
- 500 SwapKey welcome bonus
Flat fee paid by the guest. No percentage take. No nightly platform fee.
- Charged once per confirmed stay
- Host pays $0 platform fee
- No fee on cancelled requests
- Cleaning fees pass through to host
- Support and mediation included
For founding hosts
- Property reviewed before listing
- Quality score on your home
- Trust badge visible to members
- Clear improvement feedback
- Priority founder placement
- $99/year after first year
Membership FAQ
Is it really free to join?
Yes. During the founding phase your first year is free and no credit card is required to create an account.
What is the $99 stay confirmation fee?
Each confirmed stay has a flat $99 service fee paid by the guest. It covers platform operations, payment processing, support, mediation, and trust operations. The host pays $0.
What happens after year one?
Membership renews at $99/year after your first year. The stay confirmation fee remains $99 per confirmed stay.
Is verification extra?
Verification is free for founding hosts. A Homeswapped reviewer evaluates the property against the hospitality checklist before it is searchable.