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Buying guide · updated October 2026

Best party rental software

If you run a party rental business (bounce houses, tents, tables and chairs), these are the tools owners compare most. We list each one’s published price and how it handles card payments, because card fees and per-user charges usually cost more than the subscription. Full disclosure: this guide is published by Pandarly, so check the linked sources yourself.

At a glance

SoftwareStarting pricePayments
Pandarly$29/mo Founding price, no setup fee, flat monthly price for your teamBuilt in through PayWavez, $0 gateway fee, paid to your own merchant account
Booqable$35/mo ($29 billed annually) for 1 userConnect Stripe, PayPal or another payment app; Booqable adds up to 0.5% on some payment apps on top of the provider rate
Goodshuffle Pro$39/mo on Lite for 1 userStripe at 2.9% + $0.30 per card plus a 0.25% transfer fee per payment
InflatableOffice$39/mo for up to 10 items, or $124/mo for 35 itemsIts pricing page does not list a built-in processor or card rates
RentMy$39/mo plus a $249 one-time setup feeFortis Payments is required on the entry tier
Checkfront$99/mo plus a 3% online booking feeCheckfront Payments, with a 3% fee on online bookings

Figures from each company’s own pages and public pricing reports, checked October 2026: Booqable pricing, Booqable payment app fees, Goodshuffle Pro pricing, InflatableOffice pricing, RentMy pricing, Checkfront pricing.

The 6 options, one by one

#1 · Our pick

Pandarly

Price: $29/mo Founding price, no setup fee, flat monthly price for your team.

Payments: Built in through PayWavez, $0 gateway fee, paid to your own merchant account.

Best overall for small party rental businesses that want booking, invoicing and payments in one app.

#2

Booqable

Price: $35/mo ($29 billed annually) for 1 user.

Payments: Connect Stripe, PayPal or another payment app; Booqable adds up to 0.5% on some payment apps on top of the provider rate.

Booqable is a mature product with a large app store, and it is a reasonable pick if you sell rentals in several countries and currencies.

Pandarly vs Booqable, side by side

#3

Goodshuffle Pro

Price: $39/mo on Lite for 1 user.

Payments: Stripe at 2.9% + $0.30 per card plus a 0.25% transfer fee per payment.

Goodshuffle Pro is built around event rental quoting and is a fit for large event companies with complex proposals.

Pandarly vs Goodshuffle Pro, side by side

#4

InflatableOffice

Price: $39/mo for up to 10 items, or $124/mo for 35 items.

Payments: Its pricing page does not list a built-in processor or card rates.

InflatableOffice has been around for 20 years in bounce house and inflatable rentals, so it can suit operators who want a tool shaped only around inflatables.

Pandarly vs InflatableOffice, side by side

#5

RentMy

Price: $39/mo plus a $249 one-time setup fee.

Payments: Fortis Payments is required on the entry tier.

RentMy has deep e-commerce and point-of-sale features, so it can suit shops that also run a retail counter.

Pandarly vs RentMy, side by side

#6

Checkfront

Price: $99/mo plus a 3% online booking fee.

Payments: Checkfront Payments, with a 3% fee on online bookings.

Checkfront is popular with tour and activity operators that need many channel and reseller connections.

Pandarly vs Checkfront, side by side

What to look for

  • Online booking your customers can use without calling you.
  • Card processing inside the app, so payments and bookings match without extra work.
  • A way to pass card fees to customers, like dual pricing or a credit-only surcharge.
  • A price that doesn’t climb every time you add a teammate or another item.

Why we put Pandarly first

Pandarly combines booking, invoicing and in-house card processing through PayWavez, with a $0 gateway fee and money that lands in your own merchant account. It starts at $29/mo Founding price, no setup fee, flat monthly price for your team.

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Questions owners ask

What is the best party rental software?

For most small party rental businesses, Pandarly is the strongest value: it starts at $29/mo Founding price, no setup fee, flat monthly price for your team, includes online booking, and has card processing built in through PayWavez with a $0 gateway fee. Larger operations with special needs may prefer one of the alternatives listed here.

How much does party rental software cost?

Entry prices on this page range from $29 to $99 a month, before card fees and add-ons. Card fees and per-user charges often matter more than the sticker price.

Which party rental software has payments built in?

Pandarly processes cards in-house through PayWavez, with a $0 gateway fee and money paid to your own merchant account. You can pick dual pricing at 3.5%, a credit-only surcharge at 3%, or a flat 2.5% + $0.15.

Can I try party rental software before I pay?

Yes. Pandarly has a live demo at https://pandarly.com/demo with no account needed, and you can start free with no card.

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