YIELDLYPeerspace vs Giggster: which is better for renting out your space?
Both rent homes, studios and unusual spaces by the hour. Peerspace leans toward meetings, events and smaller shoots; Giggster is built around film and photo productions. Their fees are almost identical, so the real differences are who books and what happens when something breaks.
Fees are a wash: Peerspace keeps 20% and Giggster 19%. Peerspace gives hosts more protection (up to $1M supplemental liability and a property damage guarantee, subject to terms). Giggster gives hosts no liability coverage of its own but is where film and photo productions go looking. If your space photographs well, list on both.
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| Peerspace | Giggster | |
|---|---|---|
| Who books | Meetings, events, photo shoots | Film, TV, commercial and photo productions |
| Host fee | 20% of booking and add-ons | 19% of the rental subtotal |
| On a $1,000 booking, you keep | $800 | $810 |
| Liability coverage | Up to $1M supplemental, subject to terms; your own policy comes first | None from Giggster; renters can buy a production policy |
| Damage coverage | Property damage guarantee (not insurance): up to $25K per booking, $7.5K per item, $100 deductible, claim within 14 days | Up to $2K, $500 deductible paid by the renter |
| When you’re paid | Released 72 hours after, about 7 business days | About 1–7 days after the booking starts |
Pick Peerspace if…
- You want meetings, small events and smaller shoots, often on weekdays.
- You want more built-in protection for your space.
Pick Giggster if…
- Your space has a look productions hunt for: a distinctive kitchen, a pool, a view, a period home.
- You’re comfortable asking for a certificate of insurance from every production.
Running both
- Sync calendars so a booking on one blocks the other.
- Set rules once: crew size, hours, parking and power, then copy them to both listings.
- Ask for a COI on bigger shoots, whichever platform they come from.
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Sources: Giggster: how is my payout calculated?; Peerspace terms; Peerspace property damage guarantee; Yieldly host economics ledger; Tagvenue: Tagvenue, Peerspace and Giggster compared. Fees and programs change, so confirm in each app before you list.
Questions people ask
Does Peerspace or Giggster take a bigger cut?
They’re close: Peerspace keeps 20% and Giggster 19%. On a $1,000 booking you keep $800 or $810.
Does Giggster cover damage or liability for hosts?
Giggster offers hosts no liability coverage of its own; renters can buy a production policy, and damage coverage is limited. Ask productions for a certificate of insurance.
Can I list my space on both?
Yes. Many hosts do. Keep one shared calendar so you never double-book.