--- title: "Best WordPress Plugins 2026 for Online Bookings and Payments with Stripe" url: https://hostdomination.com/en/best-wordpress-year-plugin-for-online-bookings-and-payments-with-stripe/ date: 2026-11-07 modified: 2026-11-07 lang: en author: "Marco Livio" description: "Do you want to enable your customers to book and pay directly from your WordPress site, using credit cards, debit cards, or payment systems like Stripe? Whether you're running a..." categories: - "AirBnB" - "Booking Engine" - "Booking.com" image: https://hostdomination.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/migliori-plugin-wordpress-year-per-prenotazioni-e-pagamenti-online-con-stripe-1-1024x725.webp word_count: 3446 --- # Best WordPress Plugins 2026 for Online Bookings and Payments with Stripe Do you want to enable your customers to **book and pay directly from your WordPress site**, using credit cards, debit cards, or payment systems like Stripe? Whether you're running a vacation rental, B&B, hotel, vacation rental, or an appointment-based business, choosing the right booking plugin can make a big difference. A WordPress site, in fact, should not be just a showcase: it can become a real system for receiving reservations, checking availability, automatically calculating prices and collecting online payments. There are several WordPress plugins for bookings with Stripe today, but not all of them offer the same functionality. Some are designed for appointments and consultations, others for hotels and hospitality facilities. Some require expensive subscriptions, while others allow you to get started for free and add professional features later. In this guide updated to 2026 we will see **what are the best WordPress plugins with online bookings and payments**, how much they cost and which one to choose according to the needs of your business. ## Why use a WordPress plugin with online bookings and payments? Imagine you are running a B&B or a vacation rental. A potential guest finds your site on Google, looks at the photos, checks the availability of the rooms and decides to book. Without a Booking Engine, they may have to write you an email, contact you on WhatsApp, or search for your property on Booking.com or Airbnb. With an integrated booking system, however, the journey becomes much easier: **Visit the website → Selecting dates → Calculating the price → Booking → Online payment.** The customer can complete the process on their own, without waiting for a manual response. The main advantages are: - **Reservations available 24 hours a day:** Guests can book even when you're not available. - **Secure online payments:** thanks to gateways like Stripe you can accept electronic payments. - **Less manual work:** Availability, amounts and reservations are managed directly by the system. - **Longer range:** You don't depend solely on external platforms. - **Reduced OTA fees:** bookings acquired directly from the site do not include the brokerage commissions of an OTA, although any payment and software costs remain. - **Customer Experience Control:** You can customize the booking process and offer additional services. For hospitality businesses in particular, a Booking Engine with Stripe is an important tool for developing a direct booking channel. ## The 6 Best WordPress Plugins for Booking and Payments with Stripe There are numerous solutions, but we have selected six plugins that are interesting in terms of functionality, type of use and integration with online payments. *The features listed depend on the version and any extensions installed. Always check the requirements of your chosen plan.* ## 1. Host Domination Booking Engine: WordPress bookings with Stripe for vacation rentals, B&B, and hotels [Host Domination Booking Engine](https://hostdomination.com/booking-engine/) is a WordPress plugin designed specifically for those who manage vacation rentals, B&B, guest houses, vacation rentals, vacation rentals, guest houses, and small hotels. Unlike other systems that require you to use external platforms, Host Domination Booking Engine works directly within WordPress. The goal is to offer a booking system that is easy to set up, affordable and expandable with professional features. The plugin is available in two versions: **Host Domination Booking Engine FREE**, to view availability and receive booking requests. **Host Domination Booking Engine PRO**, to accept bookings with Stripe payments, manage advanced rates, and use additional tools. ### Host Domination Booking Engine FREE: Start getting bookings for free One of the most interesting advantages of Host Domination is the ability to use a real WordPress availability calendar for free. The FREE version allows you to: - Manage up to 3 calendars per property or room. - Receive booking requests directly from the site. - Allow guests to send requests via email and WhatsApp. - Show base price per night. - Configure the minimum number of nights. - Manage adults and children. - Synchronize availability with external platforms via iCal/ICS. - Use the calendar with Gutenberg and Elementor. - View your bookings from your WordPress dashboard. - Optionally add a free AI Concierge. The free version does not expire and does not require a subscription to a proprietary cloud platform. It is therefore an interesting solution for those who want to start receiving booking requests without immediately purchasing a premium plugin. **Caution:** in the FREE version, the system manages booking requests, while online payments with Stripe are available in the PRO version. ### Host Domination Booking Engine PRO: Accept online bookings and payments with Stripe When you want to allow guests to complete online payment, it comes into play [Host Domination Booking Engine PRO](https://hostdomination.com/en/booking-engine-pro-12/). The professional version integrates Stripe Checkout, allowing you to cash out online through your Stripe account. The operation is simple. The guest selects the available dates, indicates the number of people, verifies the total price and proceeds to pay through Stripe. Once the transaction is successfully completed, the system can register the reservation and update its status. So you don't have to manually send payment links to every new customer. Among the main PRO features we find: - **Online payments with Stripe:** to allow guests to pay directly during booking. - **Advanced Rates:** Different prices for specific days, months or periods. - **Multiple facility management:** separate calendars for rooms, apartments and properties. - **Planning View:** View bookings through a timeline. - **Manual bookings:** entry of reservations received by phone or other channels. - **Availability lockout:** Possibility to block individual days or entire months. - **Guest Management:** rules regarding children and additional persons. - **Web Apps and notifications:** Quick access to booking information and notifications. - **Calendar up to 24 months:** for a wider management of availability. - **Optional add-ons:** to further personalize reservations, payments, and promotions. ### Multi-Stripe: A different Stripe account for each property A particularly interesting feature of Host Domination Booking Engine PRO is **Multi-Stripe**, designed for property managers, co-hosts and property managers belonging to different owners. Imagine that you manage three tourist apartments. The first apartment belongs to an owner, the second to another person and the third to a company. With a traditional setup that uses only one Stripe account, all payments are processed through the same account, making it more laborious to separate collections. With Multi-Stripe, however, you can associate **a Stripe account specific to each property or room**. For example: All properties remain manageable within the same WordPress Booking Engine, while each paid booking uses the account assigned to the respective property. It is a useful feature for organizing the receipts of different owners. Multi-Stripe is a feature in the BETA phase: before using with real payments, it is advisable to run tests with Stripe's test APIs and check the compatibility of the installed add-ons. It's also not to be confused with Stripe Connect: Multi-Stripe assigns different accounts to properties, but doesn't automatically split a single payment between owner and manager. To learn more: [Best Booking Engine for Property Managers and Co-Hosts with separate Stripe accounts](https://hostdomination.com/en/best-booking-engine-for-property-manager-and-co-hosts-manage-multiple-properties-with-separate-stripe-accounts/). ### Deposits, extra services, coupons and automatic discounts Host Domination Booking Engine PRO can be expanded through an ecosystem of add-ons specific to the tourism sector. This allows you to purchase only the features you need, without having to use an overly complex system. Among the extensions available are: **Deposit Payments** It allows you to request a deposit instead of immediate payment for the entire stay. You can define different percentages per property and tell the guest the remaining balance. **Service Extras** It allows you to add mandatory or optional services, such as final cleaning, parking, breakfast, early check-in, or airport transfer. Configured amounts can be included in your Stripe payment summary. **Coupons** It allows you to create percentage or fixed-amount discount codes, valid for certain periods or properties. **Promotions & Discounts** It allows you to automatically apply discounts for long stays, early bookings, last minute offers and promotional periods. **Shared Rooms & Flexible Guest Capacity** It adds features for hostels, dorms and facilities that need to accept multiple bookings on the same dates, until the available capacity is reached. With these extensions, the Booking Engine can be adapted to different models of tourism management. [See all Host Domination Booking Engine add-ons](https://hostdomination.com/booking-engine-addons/). ### Syncing with Airbnb and Booking.com A Booking Engine dedicated to tourist facilities must also be able to manage the availability from external platforms. Host Domination Booking Engine supports syncing via iCal/ICS with compatible services such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. This way, busy dates imported from a platform can be made unavailable on your WordPress site. The FREE version allows you to connect an external iCal source per calendar, with automatic updating approximately every 24 hours. The PRO version supports up to three external iCal sources per calendar, with automatic updating approximately every 30 minutes, as well as the generation of a unified calendar. It is important to point out that **iCal sync is not instantaneous**- Actual times also depend on external services. It is not the same as a Channel Manager with real-time API synchronization. ### How much does Host Domination Booking Engine cost? The PRO price listed is for the base license for a site, while any expansions and add-ons may incur additional charges. **Our verdict:** Host Domination Booking Engine is a particularly attractive solution for small accommodations and property managers who want direct bookings with Stripe, iCal synchronization and low costs. [Discover Host Domination Booking Engine PRO](https://hostdomination.com/en/booking-engine-pro-12/) ## 2. MotoPress Hotel Booking: online reservations for hotels and residences MotoPress Hotel Booking is a WordPress plugin designed for managing hotel reservations and vacation rentals. It is particularly suitable for hotels, residences, B&B and facilities that require an articulated management of accommodation types. The plugin allows you to organize rooms, rates, seasonal periods, availability and additional services. ### Online payments with Stripe The premium version of MotoPress Hotel Booking includes several payment gateways, including Stripe. Guests can complete a booking online by choosing from the payment methods set up by the manager. MotoPress also supports deposit management, manual bookings, seasonal rates and iCal synchronization with compatible platforms. ### Advantages and disadvantages **Advantages:** Structured room management, flexible rates, Stripe integration, and hospitality features. **Limitations:** The configuration can be more complex for those who manage only one apartment, while the Premium license starts at around $139 per year for one site. **Good for:** hotels and residences that require an articulated management of availability and rates. Official website: [MotoPress Hotel Booking](https://motopress.com/products/hotel-booking/). ## 3. Amelia Booking: WordPress Bookings with Stripe for Appointments and Services Amelia is one of the WordPress plugins dedicated to booking appointments, services, and events. It is used by businesses such as beauty salons, professional studios, gyms, consultants, and other businesses that offer bookable services. ### How do payments work with Stripe? Amelia allows you to integrate Stripe into compatible plans, allowing customers to pay for appointments, events, and services during the booking process. Among the main features we find: - Calendar of appointments. - Management of employees and services. - Event booking. - Automatic notifications. - Integration with payment gateways. - Availability by time slots. Stripe is available in Standard, Pro, and Elite plans. ### Is Amelia also suitable for holiday homes and B&B? Amelia can be used for additional services, such as spa treatments, private lessons, or sightseeing experiences. However, it was not created primarily to manage overnight stays, check-ins, check-outs, and iCal synchronization with OTAs. For room reservations, a Booking Engine designed for the hospitality sector is generally preferable. **Good for:** professionals, wellness centers, consultations and services that can be booked by the time. Official website: [Amelia Booking](https://wpamelia.com/). ## 4. Bookly: WordPress Appointment Plugin with Stripe Payments Bookly is another WordPress plugin dedicated to booking services and appointments. It allows customers to choose a service, select the date and time, and complete the booking process. ### Stripe integration Bookly offers multiple ways to use Stripe, including Stripe Payments via Bookly Cloud and a dedicated add-on for Bookly PRO. It is important to distinguish between the two. Stripe Payments through Bookly Cloud has a service-specific fee in addition to any fees charged by Stripe. The Stripe add-on for Bookly PRO is a separate integration, with its own requirements and compatibility. ### Who is it recommended for? Bookly is particularly interesting for hairdressers, professionals, health clubs, consultants and businesses that work through appointments. On the other hand, it is not the most natural choice for a property that needs to synchronize overnight stays and availability with Airbnb and Booking.com. Official website: [Bookly](https://www.booking-wp-plugin.com/). ## 5. Vik Booking: A Booking System for Hotels and Tourist Facilities Vik Booking is a WordPress plugin developed for hotels, B&B, apartments, hostels, and other accommodation facilities. It offers features dedicated to hotel management, such as rates, availability, reservations, customers, and services. ### Does Vik Booking support Stripe? Yes. Vik Booking PRO supports several payment methods through its integration system. Stripe is available through a dedicated integration that can be purchased separately. At the time of verification, the Vik Booking PRO license is offered at €149, while the dedicated Stripe integration is priced at €60. This is important when comparing costs: **The price of the main plugin doesn't always include all the payment integrations you want**. ### When should you choose Vik Booking? Vik Booking is especially suitable for those looking for an articulated hotel system, with PMS functionality and the possibility of using complementary solutions. For a small B&B or a single holiday home, however, it can be more complex than a basic Booking Engine. Official website: [Vik Booking](https://vikwp.com/it/i-nostri-plugin/vikbooking). ## 6. WooCommerce Bookings: Bookings and payments through WooCommerce WooCommerce is one of the most well-known tools for creating online stores with WordPress. Through the WooCommerce Bookings extension, you can turn products and services into bookable items. For example, you can sell: - Equipment rentals. - Lessons and activities. - Tours and experiences. - Appointments with professionals. - Services bookable by day or time slot. ### Can I accept Stripe payments with WooCommerce Bookings? Yes. WooCommerce Bookings integrates with the payment gateways available in WooCommerce, including the Stripe extension. The customer chooses the bookable service and proceeds through the WooCommerce checkout. This can be very flexible, especially if the site already sells products or services online. However, WooCommerce Bookings isn't necessarily the easiest option for an accommodation facility that only wants to show a calendar of availability and collect overnight bookings. For bookings with check-in and check-out, there is also a specific extension for accommodations. The WooCommerce Bookings extension is paid and has an indicative price of $249 per year. Official website: [WooCommerce Bookings](https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-bookings/). ## Which WordPress plugin to choose for bookings with Stripe? There is no perfect plugin for every task. The solution depends on the type of booking you need to manage. For independent accommodation establishments, the choice should focus above all on the simplicity of the calendar, the integration of payments and the possibility of synchronizing availability with the portals already used. ## How to add Stripe to a WordPress site to receive bookings Integrating Stripe into WordPress is generally possible without developing a custom payment system, as long as a compatible plugin is used. Let's see an example using Host Domination Booking Engine PRO. ### 1. Install Host Domination Booking Engine The first step is to install the free version of the plugin directly from the official WordPress directory. You can search for "Host Domination Booking Engine" in the Plugins → Add Plugins section of the dashboard. Then you can configure your property, create the calendar and set availability. ### 2. Activate the PRO version To enable online payments, you need to purchase and activate Host Domination Booking Engine PRO. Once the extension is installed, the Stripe payment settings will be available. ### 3. Connect your Stripe account Log in to your Stripe account and retrieve the required API credentials. Enter the keys in the Booking Engine's payment settings, following the procedure provided by the plugin. Initially use your test credentials to verify your configuration. ### 4. Configure pricing and availability Set room or apartment rates. You can configure different prices by season, day or period and set any additional rules. ### 5. Simulate a booking Before you enable real payments, make a test booking. Check that the price shown is correct, that the payment is processed, that the reservation is registered correctly and that the communications reach the guest. If you're using Multi-Stripe, verify each account and each property you set up separately. For a guided procedure you can consult our [Stripe API configuration guide for Host Domination Booking Engine PRO](https://hostdomination.com/en/how-to-get-stripe-key-api-for-host-domination-booking-engine-pro/). ## How much do you save by receiving bookings directly from the site? One of the main reasons to install a Booking Engine is the possibility of reducing the reliance on OTAs. Let's take a purely indicative example. Let's say a property receives a €500 booking through a platform that charges a 15% commission. The commission would be €75. If the same stay was purchased directly from the site, that specific OTA fee would not be due. Of course, any costs of the payment gateway, Booking Engine, hosting, and customer acquisition would remain. The actual economic benefit therefore depends on the overall cost of the direct channel. The most important aspect, however, is to progressively build an independent sales channel, through which guests can return to book directly. ## FAQs about WordPress plugins for bookings and Stripe ### What is the best WordPress plugin for bookings with Stripe? It depends on the business. For vacation rentals, B&B, and small hotels, Host Domination Booking Engine PRO is an attractive solution because of its Stripe integration, advanced pricing, and iCal sync. For appointments and professional services, Amelia and Bookly are alternatives to consider. ### Are there any free WordPress plugins to receive bookings? Yes. Host Domination Booking Engine FREE allows you to view availability, receive requests and synchronize calendars via iCal without purchasing the PRO version. To accept payments through Stripe with Host Domination you need to activate PRO. ### Can I receive credit card payments through WordPress? Yes. Using a Stripe-compatible plugin, you can accept electronic payments through the Stripe gateway. The actual methods available depend on your Stripe configuration, country, and the features supported by the plugin. ### Does Stripe charge payment fees? Yes. Stripe charges processing fees that depend on your country, card type, and account terms. These costs are distinct from the license price of the WordPress plugin you use. ### Can I use a different Stripe account for each apartment? Yes, with Host Domination Booking Engine PRO's Multi-Stripe feature, you can set up multiple Stripe accounts and assign them to different properties. This is especially useful for property managers and agencies that manage properties belonging to different owners. ### Can I only ask for a deposit on the reservation? Yes. Host Domination Booking Engine PRO has the Deposit Payments add-on, which allows you to request a percentage of the price of the accommodation and report the outstanding balance. ### Is it possible to connect your WordPress calendar to Airbnb and Booking.com? Yes. Host Domination Booking Engine supports import and export of compatible iCal/ICS calendars. Synchronization is periodic and should not be confused with an instant update through API. ### Do I need WooCommerce to get bookings with Stripe? No. WooCommerce is just one of the possible solutions. Plugins like Host Domination Booking Engine PRO allow you to integrate Stripe payments without having to install an entire e-commerce system. ## Conclusion: Best WordPress Plugin for Online Booking & Payment in 2026 Choosing a WordPress plugin with online bookings and payments means valuing much more than just the presence of Stripe. It's important to consider ease of use, availability management, calendar features, licensing costs, and the ability to scale out the system over time. MotoPress and Vik Booking offer solutions oriented towards hotel management. Amelia and Bookly are particularly suitable for appointments, services and events. WooCommerce Bookings is a flexible solution for those who already use an e-commerce. **Host Domination Booking Engine PRO**, on the other hand, is one of the most attractive alternatives for vacation rental owners, B&B, small hotels, and property managers who want to receive direct bookings and payments through Stripe without having to adopt a complex external platform. The ability to start with a free version, upgrade to the PRO from €49.90 per year and then add deposits, coupons, extra services and Multi-Stripe makes the system particularly modular. ### Try Host Domination Booking Engine for free Do you want to turn your WordPress site into a real booking channel? Install Host Domination Booking Engine for free, create your calendar, and start receiving inquiries directly from the site. When you want to automate payments as well, you can upgrade to Host Domination Booking Engine PRO and activate Stripe. [**Download Host Domination Booking Engine FREE**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/host-domination-booking-engine/) [**Discover Host Domination Booking Engine PRO with Stripe**](https://hostdomination.com/en/booking-engine-pro-12/) [**Explore all extensions in the Booking Engine**](https://hostdomination.com/booking-engine-addons/) If you want to learn more about the comparison between systems dedicated to tourism, read also our complete guide to [best booking WordPress plugins for vacation rentals, B&B and hotels](https://hostdomination.com/en/best-wordpress-booking-plugin-for-bb-vacation-homes-and-hotels/). *Pricing and features verified as of November 2026, subject to change by their respective developers.*