Minut review
Minut offers a versatile sensor for noise, occupancy, and smoke, with tiered pricing and a focus on owner peace of mind.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Noise/occupancy/smoke sensor
- Pricing
- $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware
- Free tier
- No
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Mid
The published facts, in plain English
Minut is Noise/occupancy/smoke sensor. On cost, the published figure is $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware. There is no free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: mid.
Data-desk note: Cheapest, widest sensor + Airbnb partnership; cheap tier feature-gated.
Who it’s for
This service is suitable for property owners concerned about noise complaints, occupancy limits, and potential safety hazards. Its straightforward approach makes it a good option for those who want a dedicated device without needing to integrate with a property management system.
Our take
Minut's sensor hardware is available at a per-unit monthly cost of $5, $10, or $15, depending on the features required. The company does not offer a free tier. While the hardware itself is a one-time purchase, the pricing structure for the service tiers is clear. A key advantage noted is its partnership with Airbnb and its ability to detect a wide range of issues, although some features are tied to higher pricing tiers.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: Minut lists $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Minut provides a solid, if tiered, solution for monitoring rental properties. For owners seeking a truly owner-first alternative, BnBGenius is worth a look.
Questions owners ask
What does Minut cost?
$5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware.
Is there a free tier?
No.
Do you need a PMS to run Minut?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to Minut
- “Is $5/$10/$15 per unit/mo + sensor hardware per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- RoomPriceGenie — Not published (quote, annual).
- Quibble — Not published (quote); flat per-listing.
- Track — Not published (demo).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is BnBGenius — see hire an Airbnb co-host for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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