# Traxn

> Booking websites and simple growth tools for Indian homestays and small stays. Built by Escappa.

- Product: Traxn (also called Traxn AI)
- Company: Escappa Concept LLP (Escappa)
- Website: https://traxn.ai/
- Support: support@traxn.ai
- Pricing: Free to publish; Paid ₹699/month or ₹4,999/year
- Commission on stays: 0%

## What Traxn is

Traxn gives hosts their own booking website plus a light growth OS: CRM pipeline, booking and revenue goals, to-dos, calendar, rooms and availability, and built-in deposit checkout on the guest site (Traxn handles guest payments). It is for homestays, farm stays, boutique houses and small hospitality brands in India, not hotel chains.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://traxn.ai/): product overview
- [Features](https://traxn.ai/features): website, bookings, CRM, goals, SEO
- [Pricing](https://traxn.ai/pricing): Free and Paid plans
- [Pro](https://traxn.ai/pro): plans with extras for growing hosts
- [Guides](https://traxn.ai/guide): Practical guides for Indian homestay and farmstay hosts on OTA commission, direct bookings, Google ranking, Instagram marketing, deposits, custom domains, guest CRM, and reviews. Built by Traxn.
- [About](https://traxn.ai/about): Escappa and Traxn
- [Contact](https://traxn.ai/contact): support
- [Privacy](https://traxn.ai/privacy)
- [Terms](https://traxn.ai/terms)
- [Refund](https://traxn.ai/refund)
- [Sign up](https://traxn.ai/signup)

## Guides

Index: https://traxn.ai/guide

- [How much commission do Airbnb and Booking.com actually charge hosts in India?](https://traxn.ai/guide/airbnb-booking-com-commission-india): Typical Airbnb and Booking.com host commission ranges in India, what else gets deducted, and how direct bookings change what you keep.
- [The real cost of OTA commission on a homestay's annual revenue](https://traxn.ai/guide/ota-commission-cost-homestay-annual-revenue): A simple way to calculate what Airbnb and Booking.com commission really costs your Indian homestay over a year, and how much direct bookings recover.
- [Direct booking vs OTA booking: what's the real difference for a small host?](https://traxn.ai/guide/direct-booking-vs-ota-booking-small-host): Side-by-side differences between direct bookings and OTA bookings for Indian homestays: money, guests, calendar control, and long-term growth.
- [How to build a direct booking website for your homestay without any coding](https://traxn.ai/guide/build-direct-booking-website-homestay-no-coding): Step-by-step path for Indian hosts to launch a direct booking website without coding: pages, rooms, availability, deposits, and sharing the link.
- [Why "just listing on Airbnb" isn't a long-term strategy for homestay owners](https://traxn.ai/guide/why-just-listing-on-airbnb-isnt-long-term): Why relying only on Airbnb leaves Indian homestay owners exposed on fees, ranking, guest ownership, and brand, and what a durable mix looks like.
- [What happens when OTAs change their commission rates (and how to protect yourself)](https://traxn.ai/guide/when-otas-change-commission-rates): How OTA commission and programme changes hit Indian hosts, and a practical playbook to protect revenue with direct bookings and owned channels.
- [How to rank your homestay on Google without paying for OTA placement](https://traxn.ai/guide/rank-homestay-on-google-without-ota-placement): Practical Google ranking tips for Indian homestays: Business Profile, your own website, reviews, and local pages without paying for OTA placement.
- [What is AEO (answer engine optimization) and why it matters for small hospitality businesses](https://traxn.ai/guide/what-is-aeo-answer-engine-optimization-hospitality): AEO explained for Indian hosts: how ChatGPT, Google AI answers, and voice search pick sources, and how to make your homestay easier to recommend.
- [How to write a homestay listing that shows up in Google and ChatGPT search](https://traxn.ai/guide/write-homestay-listing-google-chatgpt-search): How to write homestay copy that ranks on Google and gets cited by ChatGPT: clear facts, local language, structure, and proof from reviews.
- [Why your homestay needs its own website, even if you're already on Airbnb](https://traxn.ai/guide/why-homestay-needs-own-website-already-on-airbnb): Reasons Indian homestays still need their own website while listing on Airbnb: branding, SEO, deposits, guest data, and fee control.
- [How to get more Google reviews for your homestay (without annoying guests)](https://traxn.ai/guide/get-more-google-reviews-homestay): Polite, effective ways Indian homestay hosts can earn more Google reviews after checkout without nagging or incentivising fake praise.
- [Why Google reviews matter more than Airbnb reviews for long-term bookings](https://traxn.ai/guide/google-reviews-vs-airbnb-reviews-long-term): Why Google reviews compound for Indian homestays over years while Airbnb reviews mainly help inside Airbnb search. Practical steps for Indian homestay hosts o
- [How top-rated homestays automate review collection after checkout](https://traxn.ai/guide/automate-review-collection-after-checkout): How leading Indian homestays systematise post-checkout Google review requests with timing, CRM, templates, and QR codes without sounding robotic.
- [QR codes for reviews: a simple way homestays are increasing their Google rating](https://traxn.ai/guide/qr-codes-google-reviews-homestay): How Indian homestays use QR codes at checkout and in rooms to earn more Google reviews, with placement tips and etiquette that keeps guests comfortable.
- [Why Indian hosts lose so much to OTA commission, and how direct bookings fix it](https://traxn.ai/guide/direct-bookings-vs-ota-commission): How OTA commission eats into Indian homestay and farmstay revenue, what you keep on a direct booking, and a simple way to start taking deposits on your own si
- [How deposit checkout works for a homestay (and why full prepay is rarely needed)](https://traxn.ai/guide/razorpay-deposit-checkout-for-homestays): Set a deposit percentage; Traxn handles guest payments on your site, and locks dates only after payment verifies. Built for Indian homestays and small st
- [Put your own domain on your booking site (without hiring a developer)](https://traxn.ai/guide/custom-domain-for-homestay-website): Publish today on a free Traxn address, then point your own domain at the same booking site. DNS records are shown in the dashboard; SSL follows once they veri
- [A guest CRM that matches how Indian hosts already talk](https://traxn.ai/guide/guest-crm-for-small-stays): Track enquiries from new lead to booked with pipeline stages, tags and notes. Built for Indian homestays and boutique stays that run on WhatsApp and memory to
- [Keep selling on OTAs without double booking your own site](https://traxn.ai/guide/block-ota-nights-keep-calendar-honest): How to keep an OTA listing while blocking those nights on your Traxn calendar so direct guests only see what is really free.
- [Build a homestay website without a developer (or a blank page)](https://traxn.ai/guide/homestay-website-without-a-developer): Start with six pages already written, edit blocks with Content and Style panels, upload photos, pick a theme, and publish on a free Traxn address the same day
- [Get your first direct booking from Instagram this month](https://traxn.ai/guide/first-direct-booking-from-instagram): A practical week-by-week plan for Indian hosts: fix the bio link, publish a booking page, answer enquiries into CRM, and take a deposit through Traxn checkout without sendi
- [Traxn Free vs Paid: what you get, and when to upgrade](https://traxn.ai/guide/traxn-free-vs-paid): Compare Traxn Free and Paid for Indian hosts. Free covers website, rooms, deposits, calendar and CRM on a Traxn address. Paid adds your own custom domain.
- [How to market your homestay on Instagram (a beginner's guide)](https://traxn.ai/guide/market-homestay-instagram-beginners-guide): A practical beginner guide for Indian hosts to market a homestay on Instagram: profile setup, content rhythm, bio link, and turning DMs into deposits.
- [What kind of content actually gets bookings: photos, reels, or stories?](https://traxn.ai/guide/content-that-gets-bookings-photos-reels-stories): Which Instagram formats drive homestay bookings in India: still photos, reels, and Stories, and how to use each without burning out.
- [How often should a homestay post on social media?](https://traxn.ai/guide/how-often-homestay-post-social-media): A realistic posting cadence for Indian homestay owners who run the property themselves: weekly targets without burnout. Practical steps for Indian homestay ho
- [Using guest photos and UGC to market your homestay for free](https://traxn.ai/guide/guest-photos-ugc-market-homestay-free): How Indian homestay hosts can ethically collect and share guest photos and user-generated content to market the stay without a big ad budget.
- [How to write an Instagram bio that actually converts visitors into bookings](https://traxn.ai/guide/write-instagram-bio-converts-bookings): Write an Instagram bio for your Indian homestay that states who you are for, where you are, and how to book, with a single converting link.
- [Why your homestay needs a name and identity beyond Airbnb listing numbers](https://traxn.ai/guide/homestay-name-identity-beyond-airbnb-listing): Why Indian homestays need a real name, story, and visual identity beyond a marketplace listing number, and how that supports direct bookings.
- [How to make your homestay stand out in a crowded destination](https://traxn.ai/guide/make-homestay-stand-out-crowded-destination): Practical ways for Indian homestays to differentiate in busy destinations: niche, proof, packaging, and owned booking channels.
- [Storytelling for homestays: turning your property's story into your marketing](https://traxn.ai/guide/storytelling-homestay-property-story-marketing): Turn your homestay or farmstay origin story into marketing that builds trust on Instagram, Google, and your own booking website.
- [Should you host travel influencers for free stays? Pros, cons, and how to do it right](https://traxn.ai/guide/host-travel-influencers-free-stays-pros-cons): A realistic look at hosting travel influencers for free or discounted stays at Indian homestays, with a checklist to protect your calendar and brand.
- [How to partner with local travel agents and tour operators for referrals](https://traxn.ai/guide/partner-local-travel-agents-tour-operators-referrals): How Indian homestay hosts can build referral partnerships with local travel agents and tour operators without losing control of rates or calendars.
- [Building relationships with taxi drivers, guides, and local businesses for referral bookings](https://traxn.ai/guide/referral-bookings-taxi-drivers-guides-local-businesses): How homestay hosts can earn referral bookings through taxi drivers, local guides, cafes, and nearby businesses with simple, respectful systems.
- [Why every homestay should be collecting guest emails (and what to do with them)](https://traxn.ai/guide/collecting-guest-emails-homestay-why-how): Why Indian homestay hosts should collect guest emails ethically, how to store them, and simple ways to use them for repeat stays.
- [How to turn a one-time guest into a repeat customer](https://traxn.ai/guide/turn-one-time-guest-into-repeat-customer): Practical aftercare and offers Indian hosts can use to turn a first stay into a repeat booking without sounding pushy. Practical steps for Indian homestay hos
- [Simple email campaigns homestays can run without any marketing experience](https://traxn.ai/guide/simple-email-campaigns-homestays-no-experience): Three simple email campaigns Indian homestay owners can run without a marketing team: thank-you, season opener, and last-minute fill.
- [Should small homestays run paid ads at all? A realistic cost-benefit look](https://traxn.ai/guide/should-small-homestays-run-paid-ads): A realistic cost-benefit look at Meta and Google ads for small Indian homestays, when to wait, and when a small test makes sense.
- [Boosting a post vs running a proper ad campaign: what is the difference](https://traxn.ai/guide/boosting-post-vs-proper-ad-campaign): The difference between boosting an Instagram post and running a proper Meta ad campaign for Indian homestays, and when each is enough.
- [How much marketing budget should a small homestay actually spend?](https://traxn.ai/guide/marketing-budget-small-homestay): How to set a realistic marketing budget for a small Indian homestay: free foundations first, then modest paid tests tied to net revenue.
- [Digital marketing basics every homestay owner should know](https://traxn.ai/guide/digital-marketing-basics-homestay-owners): Core digital marketing basics for Indian homestay owners: owned channels, trust signals, conversion paths, and simple weekly habits.
- [Common digital marketing mistakes homestay owners make](https://traxn.ai/guide/common-digital-marketing-mistakes-homestay-owners): Common digital marketing mistakes Indian homestay owners make, from bio links to overdiscounting, and what to do instead.
- [How much time should you spend marketing your homestay each week?](https://traxn.ai/guide/time-spend-marketing-homestay-each-week): A realistic weekly time budget for marketing an owner-operated Indian homestay without neglecting hospitality. Practical steps for Indian homestay hosts on In
- [How to market your homestay for the off-season](https://traxn.ai/guide/market-homestay-off-season): How Indian hosts can market a homestay in the off-season with midweek offers, remote-work stays, local partnerships, and honest weather copy.
- [Festival and holiday marketing ideas for Indian homestays](https://traxn.ai/guide/festival-holiday-marketing-ideas-indian-homestays): Festival and holiday marketing ideas for Indian homestays: timing, packages, content, and deposit rules that protect peak dates.
- [How to fill last-minute vacancies with quick promotional pushes](https://traxn.ai/guide/fill-last-minute-vacancies-promotional-pushes): Quick promotional pushes Indian hosts can use to fill last-minute homestay vacancies without damaging long-term pricing.

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- [Full product summary](https://traxn.ai/llms-full.txt)
- [Sitemap](https://traxn.ai/traxn-sitemap.xml)

## Capabilities

- Visual block editor with Content and Style panels; six pages ready on day one
- Rooms, live availability, deposit checkout on the host site (Traxn handles guest payments)
- CRM from enquiry to booked, tags, notes, goals, and to-dos
- Free Traxn subdomain; custom domain on Paid
- Structured data, sitemap, robots, and llms.txt on every published guest site

## Escappa

Escappa is a travel and hospitality brand built around authentic travel experiences. Traxn is the software Escappa makes for the hosts and hospitality brands it works with.

## FAQ

### Do I need technical skills to use Traxn?

No. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use Traxn. You click a block on your website and a panel opens where you change the words, the photo or the colour, and the page updates in front of you. There is no code, no plugin to install and no server to manage. Most hosts publish their first site the same day they sign up.

### What is Traxn?

Traxn is booking software for homestays, farm stays, boutique stays and small hospitality brands. It gives you a website you can edit yourself, live availability, deposit checkout Traxn handles for you, a booking calendar and a guest CRM, all in one place. It is built by Escappa, a travel and hospitality brand.

### Does Traxn take a commission on my bookings?

No. Traxn takes 0% commission on the stay. Guests pay a deposit through Traxn checkout on your own page—Traxn handles guest payments for you—and the balance is settled between you and your guest however you prefer. Traxn charges a flat subscription for the software, never a share of what your stay earns.

### Do I have to stop using listing platforms?

Not at all, and we would not advise it on day one. Most hosts keep their listings for discovery and use Traxn for the bookings they want to own. You can block the nights you sold elsewhere so your own calendar stays accurate, and over time more of your guests come to you directly.

### How long does it take to get my website live?

An afternoon is usually enough. Your account starts with a complete six page website already written, so you are editing rather than building. Swap in your own photos and words, add your rooms, and publish on your free Traxn address.

### Can I use my own domain name?

Yes, on the paid plan. You enter your domain, Traxn shows you the exact DNS records to add at your registrar, and once they verify your site is served on your own address with SSL. Every account also gets a free Traxn address that works straight away.

### How do guests pay me?

Through deposit checkout on your Traxn site. Traxn handles guest payments for you—you do not connect your own Razorpay or payment gateway. The guest picks their dates and room, sees the total and the deposit, and pays without leaving your page. Payment is verified before dates are held. You set the deposit percentage and receive payouts via Traxn.

### What happens to guest details after someone books?

They stay with you. Every enquiry from your site becomes a contact in your CRM with their dates, group size and message. You can tag them, add notes, move them through five stages from New lead to Booked, and reach out directly the next season.

### What does Traxn cost?

There is a free plan that includes the website builder, rooms, availability, deposit checkout, calendar and CRM on a free Traxn address. The paid plan is ₹699 a month or ₹4,999 a year and adds your own custom domain.

### Who is behind Traxn?

Traxn is built by Escappa, a travel and hospitality brand that creates authentic travel experiences and works with hosts and hospitality businesses in India and abroad. The legal entity is Escappa Concept LLP. We build Traxn because we spend our days with the people who use it.