Pool rental host fees compared: what each platform actually takes
Last updated 2026-07-09 · Reviewed by Derek Bowen, CEO, PRNM Corp
Pool Rental Near Me charges hosts 0% commission on every booking — you keep 100% — the lowest published host fee of any major peer-to-peer pool rental marketplace. Swimply, Peerspace, and Giggster each take 15% or more from host earnings. Here is the side-by-side breakdown, sourced from each platform's published terms.
Host fee comparison table
| Platform | Host commission | Guest service fee | Effective take | Payout speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Rental Near Me | 0% — never | Applied at checkout | 0% host-side | 24 hours after checkout |
| Swimply | 15–25% + $39.99 guest Premium Pass subscription | 10%–15% guest service fee | 15–25% + monthly pass | 1–3 business days after checkout |
| Peerspace | 15% host service fee | ~6% guest service fee | ~15% of host subtotal | 24 hours after booking ends |
| Giggster | 15–25% host fee | Variable, set by Giggster | 15–25% of host subtotal | After booking completion |
Sources: each platform's published host fee documentation as of 2026-07-09.
What 0% host fees actually mean
A host renting their pool at $75/hour for 20 hours per week grosses $1,500 a week. On PRNM you keep all of it — on Swimply's 15% host fee, $225 of every week goes to the platform. Across a 20-week pool season that is $4,500 in additional take-home.
Total take rate: Swimply’s is roughly 25% combined (host fee plus guest fee). Ours is 15% total, all paid by the guest at checkout — hosts pay nothing.
Frequently asked questions
If hosts never pay a fee, how does Pool Rental Near Me make money?
Hosts never pay a fee. We make money from one clear service fee guests pay at checkout, which covers payment processing and 24/7 support. Hosts are the business — we don't tax the business.
How much does Swimply charge hosts?
Swimply charges hosts roughly 15–25% per booking, and now promotes a $39.99 guest-side Premium Pass subscription for better search placement and features. On Pool Rental Near Me, host fees are 0% — no commission and no monthly pass — so hosts keep everything they earn.
Which pool rental platform has the lowest host fee?
Pool Rental Near Me charges a 0% flat host commission — you keep 100% — the lowest of any major peer-to-peer pool rental marketplace. Swimply, Peerspace, and Giggster each charge 15% or higher on the host side, before any additional guest service fees.
What is the difference between host commission and guest service fee?
Host commission is deducted from the host's payout — it is what the host actually pays the platform. The guest service fee is added on top of the host's price at checkout and is paid by the guest. Both reduce the platform's effective price competitiveness, but only the host commission affects host take-home.
How fast do hosts get paid on each platform?
PRNM and Peerspace both pay out approximately 24 hours after the booking ends. Swimply typically takes 1–3 business days. Giggster releases funds after booking completion, with timing varying by payment method.
Are there any hidden fees beyond the host commission?
On PRNM, the host commission is 0% — the lowest of any platform — there are no per-booking add-ons, no insurance surcharges, and no listing fees. Other platforms may charge optional insurance upgrades, premium placement, or processing fees on top of the headline commission.