Our Software is
Completely Free.
Forever.
We believe every hostel owner deserves powerful management tools — regardless of size or budget. Stayzilla is free to use with no subscription, no hidden charges, and no feature locks.
Free Forever
All Features IncludedFull access to every module. No tiered plans. No feature walls. Every hostel gets the same complete platform.
Everything Included — At Zero Cost
- Hostel & Mess Attendance Management
- Fine Collection & Payment Tracking
- Discipline Management (3 Severity Levels)
- Inventory & Store Management
- Gate Pass & Leave Request System
- Service Ticketing & Complaint System
- Parent Meeting Scheduling
- Sports & Recreation Item Requests
- Expense Manager & Vendor Management
- Advanced Reports & Excel Export
- Student Self-Service Panel
- Parent Notification & Alert Portal
- Multi-Branch Architecture
- Mess Feedback & Menu Management
- Bulk Student Import via Excel
- Role-Based Staff Access Control
- Real-Time Notifications
- WhatsApp & Email Support
Why Free?
Our Commitment to the Hostel Community
We started Stayzilla because we saw hostel owners struggling with manual processes and expensive software. We decided to change that.
Empowering Small Hostels
Most hostel software in India charges ₹5,000–₹15,000 per month, putting it out of reach for small operators. We believe management tools should be accessible to everyone — from a 20-bed hostel to a 500-bed chain.
Growing Together
By providing free software, we grow with our users. Your success is our success. As you digitise and scale, we build better features based on real-world insights from the community.
Mission Over Margins
We are building for impact. Our goal is to digitize hostel management across India and help thousands of students benefit from better-run accommodation — not to maximise subscription revenue.
Community-Driven Development
Every feature in Stayzilla was built because a hostel owner asked for it. By keeping the platform free, we stay connected to what real operators actually need instead of what generates the most upsell.
See the Difference
Stayzilla Free vs Typical Paid Software
Why pay thousands per month when you can get all of this for free?
| Feature |
 FREE |
Typical Paid ₹8,000–₹15,000/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Branch Management | ||
| Attendance (Hostel + Mess) | ||
| Fine Collection & Receipts | ||
| Discipline Management | ||
| Inventory & Store Module | ||
| Student Self-Service Panel | ||
| Parent Notification Portal | ||
| Gate Pass & Leave Requests | ||
| Service Ticketing | ||
| Reports & Excel Export | ||
| Vendor & Expense Manager | ||
| Bulk Import via Excel | ||
| Role-Based Access Control | ||
| Monthly Subscription Fee | ||
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Setup / Onboarding Fee
Stayzilla: ₹0/month |
Competitor: ₹8,000–₹15,000/mo |
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Per-User Charges
Stayzilla: ₹0 |
Competitor: ₹10,000–₹50,000 |
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Annual Contract Commitment
Stayzilla: None |
Competitor: ₹200–₹500/user/mo |
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| Total Monthly Cost | ₹0 | ₹8,000–₹15,000+ |
Competitor pricing based on publicly available rates for similar hostel PMS products in India as of 2025.
Optional Add-Ons
Need Extra Help? We've Got You.
The software is 100% free. But if your team needs hands-on assistance, we offer optional paid services.
Assisted Setup & Onboarding
Our team sets up your account, imports your student data, configures branches, and trains your staff on-site or via video call.
EnquireCustom Development
Need a feature specific to your hostel chain? Our development team can build custom modules, integrations, or white-label branding to your specifications.
EnquirePriority Support Plan
Get a dedicated account manager, guaranteed response SLA, and direct WhatsApp access for mission-critical queries. Ideal for large hostel networks.
EnquireFree Doesn't Mean Compromise
Enterprise-grade reliability. Zero cost.
Bank-Grade Security
All data encrypted at rest and in transit. Role-based access controls. Regular security audits.
99.9% Uptime
Cloud-hosted infrastructure with automatic backups and daily snapshots. Your data is always safe.
Regular Feature Updates
New features shipped every month based on community feedback — with zero additional cost.
Real Human Support
Our support team is reachable via WhatsApp, email, and phone. No bots, no long queues.
Always Own Your Data
Export all your data at any time in Excel format. You are never locked in.
Mobile Responsive
Works perfectly on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile. Students and parents love the mobile UX.
Ready to Transform
Your Hostel Operations?
Join hundreds of hostel managers who have already ditched spreadsheets and switched to Stayzilla — at absolutely no cost.