Is Samsam M2’s 3.3% short-term rental fee the best for hosts? — Real market comparison

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Is Samsam M2’s 3.3% short-term rental fee the best for hosts? — Real market comparison
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Compare short-term rental fees and market rates with real numbers before you list

Samsam M2 charges 3.3%; plott LIFE is ₩0 for now (until 2026-12-31).
But hosts usually worry about something else.

"Is my price higher than market?"
We’ll compare your actual terms with real listing prices—no ad copy, just facts.


Samsam M2 vs plott LIFE — real terms

Item

Samsam M2

plott LIFE

Fee

3.3%

₩0 (temporary until 2026-12-31)

New listing exposure

Displayed after manager review; ranking still depends on price, photos, min. stay

New listings are guaranteed main-page exposure

Monthly payment support

Even long stays require full upfront payment at signing

For stays 28 days+, guests can pay monthly

If a listing rents for ₩2,000,000 for one month, Samsam M2 takes ₩66,000 in fees while plott LIFE takes ₩0.
If you have multiple listings, that gap multiplies.


What individual host listings actually list for

We collected actual individual host listings.

Weekly rents range from ₩120,000 to ₩2,200,000; deposits range from ₩0 to ₩9,000,000.
Most listings are in Seoul (Gangnam, Mapo, Yongsan), with steady listings in Busan, Jeju, and Gangwon (Sokcho, Yangyang, Gangneung).

There’s no single right answer, but checking prices of similar-area and similar-layout listings helps you gauge yours.

* This price range is based on listings as of end of September 2026 and can change over time.


Short-term hosting isn’t always easy

It’s hard to know the right price, and tasks like cleaning and guest communication take time.
Demand also fluctuates with high and low seasons.
But deposit handling and returns are managed by the platform—hosts just submit documented reasons for deductions—and inquiries are centralized, so you won’t have to handle disputes alone.


List now with ₩0 fee and guaranteed main exposure for new listings — [Fee ₩0, List by 12/31 →]


FAQ — fees & market rates

Q. How long is the ₩0 short-term rental fee valid?

A. It’s temporary until 2026-12-31. Terms after that haven’t been decided.

Q. Are new listing exposures different between Samsam M2 and plott LIFE?

A. Yes. Samsam M2 shows listings only after manager approval and rankings still apply;
plott LIFE guarantees main-page exposure for new listings.

Q. How do I know if my price is above market?

A. There’s no fixed rule, but compare prices of similar listings in your area and layout to estimate where yours sits.


Check terms and market rates together before listing

Fee differences add up as you get more bookings, and checking market rates before listing saves you the hassle of later price adjustments.


plott LIFE — a short-term rental platform for hosts

₩0 fee (until 12/31) · guaranteed main exposure for new listings · monthly payments for stays 28+ days

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