marketplace Clone
How to Build an App Like Airbnb
Create a property rental marketplace with listings, booking calendar, reviews, and split payments.
$7,000 - $15,000
4-6 weeks
Complex
What Airbnb Does
Airbnb is a two-sided marketplace connecting property hosts with travelers. Hosts list properties, guests search and book, and Airbnb handles payments and trust.
Why Build a Airbnb Clone?
- Short-term rental market growing 10%+ annually
- Can focus on specific niches underserved by Airbnb
- Platform business model with recurring revenue
- High margins once marketplace is established
Core MVP Features for Airbnb Clone
User-Facing
- •User registration (guest and host)
- •Property search with filters
- •Listing detail pages
- •Booking calendar
- •Secure checkout
- •Messaging between guest and host
- •Reviews and ratings
Admin Panel
- •Listing approval workflow
- •Booking management
- •Payout management
- •Dispute handling
- •Analytics dashboard
Integrations
- •Stripe Connect for split payments
- •Google Maps
- •Calendar sync (iCal)
- •ID verification service
Niche Opportunities for Your Airbnb Clone
Instead of competing with Airbnb directly, focus on an underserved niche:
Luxury vacation rentals onlyPet-friendly staysRemote work retreatsUnique stays (treehouses, boats)Local experience marketplaceLong-term rentals (1+ month)
Airbnb Clone: Cost & Timeline
$7,000 - $15,000
Fixed price for MVP development
4-6 weeks
From kickoff to launch
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