Comparison Guide
ResNexus vs. CampLife:
Which Campground Management Software Is the Right Fit for You?
With ResNexus, you can enjoy commission-free direct bookings, connections to top campground OTAs, innovative campground and glamping software, and industry-leading customer support.
Find out why ResNexus is the #1 top-rated campground management software for properties of any size, and see the differences between ResNexus and CampLife in this comparison guide.
The following statements were informed by our investigation as of June 5, 2026. It is possible these features may have changed.
Which All-In-One Solution is Right for Your Business?
Do you want more time-saving tools included per subscription without individual booking fees
or more expensive al la carte pricing?
ResNexus Doesn't Charge Additional Per-Booking Fees
ResNexus doesn’t charge reservation fees for bookings from our online booking engine or for over-the-phone reservations taken by your staff. Commission-free direct bookings save your business money. The ResNexus PLUS editions do not charge any additional OTA commission fees on bookings from Airbnb, Booking.com, Hipcamp, and more.
CampLife varies in reservation fees, depending on which product you choose from.
Their Standard and Premium editions contain a $3.50 online reservation fee, where their Unlimited does not. All three products do not charge for phone reservation fees. Their All Features edition charges $3.00 per reservation for both online, phone, and recurring billing.
ResNexus and CampLife's Pricing Details
| Based on a Campground with 75 Short-Term RV Units | ResNexus Premier+ Edition | CampLife Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Fee | $185.00 per month | $249.00 per month |
| Setup Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Online Direct Booking Fee | $0* | $1,750 annually* ($3.50 per site booked) |
| Over the Phone Booking Fee | $0* | $0* |
| Other Additional OTA Booking Fees (Booking.com, Vrbo, Airbnb) | $0* | $0* |
| Total Annual Cost | $2,220.00 | $4,738.00 |
*Prices shown are based off a total of 500 online reservations, 500 over the phone reservations, and 100 OTA (Booking.com, VRBO, Airbnb) bookings annually. The ResNexus Edition shown is Premier Plus based on a 12-month season. The CampLife Edition shown is Premium based on a 12-month season.
ResNexus Includes
Many Built-in Features
ResNexus offers a robust suite of built-in tools designed to save you time and money, including automated email marketing, retail add-ons, guest portal, travel protection, point-of-sale, dynamic pricing, and much more.
CampLife Has More À La Carte Features
CampLife also has strong built-in tools, but has more a la carte pricing for specific features you need, which could lead to extra expenses for your business.
Compare ResNexus and CampLife's Impressive Offerings
See how we stack up along with some key differences in this feature comparison chart.
| ResNexus Built-In Features | CampLife | |
|---|---|---|
| Property Management | Included | Included |
| Integrated Channel Manager | Included | Included |
| Commission-Free Direct Bookings | Included | Additional Cost (price varies) |
| Metasearch (Google) | Included | Not Included |
| Cart Abandonment | Included | Not Included |
| Lock Fees | Included | Included |
| Automated Marketing Tools | Included | Included |
| Payment Processing | Included | Included |
| Browser-Based Guest Portal | Included | Included |
| Integrated Point-of-Sale | Included | Included |
| Birthday and Anniversary Emails | Included | Not Available |
| Booking Engine Sidebars | Included | Not Available |
| Work Orders | Not Available | Included |
| Reservation Kiosks | Not Available | Additional Cost |
Additional ResNexus and CampLife Pricing Details
ResNexus offers free setup with no contract.
Flat
Rate
ResNexus charges a straightforward monthly subscription with no contract obligation. ResNexus does not charge a total booking value fee for direct online or over the phone reservations.
No Setup
Fee
Setup and onboarding with ResNexus is completely free! Our support team will make sure you have everything you need to get the ball rolling. You can try any edition of our software risk-free for 30 days.
Best Software
Guarantee
ResNexus delivers powerful software at a competitive price that can't be beat. We'll match the price of your current property management software based on features.
CampLife
CampLife Standard Edition starts at $99 per month, with a $3.50 online reservation fee. Their Premium Edition starts at $249 per month, with the same $3.50 online reservation fee. However, neither charge a fee for phone reservations. They additionally have an Unlimited Edition and an All Features Edition. The All Features charges $3.00 per reservation for online, phone, and recurring billing.
ResNexus provides industry-leading customer support.
We’re more than a software company—we're first and foremost a customer service company. Our highly trained staff is ready to answer your call–quickly. We also provide emergency support if your business runs into problems after hours. ResNexus has some of the highest customer service satisfaction in the campground industry.
CampLife
CampLife's customer support is also highly rated and includes email and phone.
Which online booking experience do you prefer for your guests?
At ResNexus, we believe that hospitality begins with the booking process. That's why our booking engine is designed to impress, with eye-grabbing photos and a frictionless experience that allows the customer to easily view your inventory and follow through with a reservation.
How do ResNexus website services compare?
ResNexus websites are affordably priced and include hosting, security, SEO optimization, disability-friendly setup, and initial design. They also provide homepage content writing to boost SEO. Additional SEO and Google marketing services are also available.
CampLife
CampLife doesn't offer website services for their clients. They add your property as a page on their online directory alongside other competing properties. If you have an existing website for your property, you can link directly to your CampLife page for booking. Booking direct prevents competitor listings from showing up.
ResNexus booking engine displays your inventory with large, eye-catching photos and buttons. Plus, ResNexus also supports videos on your online booking engine.
CampLife's pictures are not as large on the booking engine, but can be clicked on to enhance size. They do not support videos on the booking engine.
Showcase your unique property with larger photos.
ResNexus was designed with your guest in mind. They can click any unit to see expanded availability, or select a dropdown menu for rate type options, but there’s only one “Book Now” or "Add" button for each listing. In addition, your guest has the option of shopping by a sidebar special or package first and then selecting the site—a ResNexus-only feature!
ResNexus uses easy steps & intuitive shopping
The
ResNexus booking engine was designed with your campers in mind, because we know that a great shopping experience leads to more revenue.
ResNexus: Making a reservation is a simple step-by-step process, and the guest can even shop by special or package first and then select a site—a ResNexus-only feature!
CampLife
allows your business to set several fields as required, which could disrupt the checkout process. Additionally, they have a timer that could pressure the customer throughout the process, which could lead to fewer bookings.
ResNexus allows campers to see top offers immediately. In addition, guests can shop by special, with the system guiding them to qualifying dates and units.
CampLife's Booking Engine lacks retail sidebars. Add-ons appear only after unit selection in a drop down menu. This can make it harder for your guest to see your add-ons or specials and packages, which could lead to lost revenue opportunities.
Boost revenue with promotional sidebars.
ResNexus enhances your booking engine by displaying specials, packages, and retail items alongside your units. This strategic placement increases visibility and encourages campers to enhance their stay, leading to higher revenue and improved guest satisfaction.
Your retail items stand out throughout the shopping experience with ResNexus.
Retail items can give your business thousands in additional revenue and enhance your campers' stay.
ResNexus allows your guest to select multiple retail items without having to hit a back button.
With ResNexus, you can offer retail items, specials, or packages on sidebars on the first page. Add-ons are shown again before payment, boosting revenue and improving camper experiences.
CampLife shows retail items during the check-out process after the dates and sites are selected. The guest can’t select multiple retail items at once; they have to backtrack for each one they add.
CampLife
CampLife does not currently offer a Travel Protection service.
ResNexus safeguards your revenue with built-in Travel Protection.
ResNexus offers built-in Travel Protection that safeguards your business from last-minute cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances like illness or travel delays. In addition, ResNexus offers cancel for any reason (CFAR) and adverse weather protection options. Properties can use (CFAR) for extreme heat circumstances.
This service comes at no additional cost to your business, and provides campers with the travel flexibility they're looking for.
ResNexus helps your property increase revenue by offering gift certificates.
Customers can purchase gift certificates for thank you, anniversaries, birthday, holidays, and other celebrations. In addition, ResNexus makes the process simply by automatically providing a wide variety of gift card amounts. Gift cards are delivered by email and the codes are redeemable through the online booking process.
CampLife
CampLife also allows your guests to purchase gift cards online.
Increase your rental revenue with ResNexus Book Anything.
ResNexus makes it easy to sell experiences along with your campsites. Our comprehensive software allows you to book anything on a daily, hourly, or 10-minute basis. It's never been easier to rent anything—equipment rentals, event spaces, tours, onsite services, and more!
ResNexus highlights your policies during booking, allowing you to emphasize key items and ask for a signature if necessary.
CampLife provides a popup where you can review and sign the policies for the property. Clicking on the "Review & Sign" will take them to the policies page to sign. These extra steps could lead to confusion with your guests.
ResNexus Policies Stand Out
During the booking process, your policies stand out because ResNexus uses a simple step-by-step progression. By clearly displaying your policies during the booking process, potential campers are less likely to overlook or ignore your terms and conditions completely. This helps prevent policy misunderstandings in the future.
Book by map and collect vehicle information.
ResNexus is the
#1 highest-rated campground and glamping software in North America, and allows your campers to choose and book units via an interactive map of your property. Boost revenue with
commission-free site lock fees and easily collect vehicle information during checkout!
CampLife
CampLife also offers interactive maps for site selection and the ability to charge site lock fees.
Property Management Tools That Get the Job Done
The campground owner's job is never done, and your time is precious. That's why you need property management tools and functionality that helps you do your job faster, and with less friction.
Take a look at how ResNexus helps you manage your property every step of the way.
Here's how users are rating ResNexus and CampLife:
ResNexus is the #1 highest rated product in the Campground Management Software category on Capterra, with similar ratings on Software Advice. In addition, our Google and Facebook reviews often praise our customer support. Check user reviews for both companies on these platforms.
CampLife also has positive reviews on Capterra and Software Advice. They do not have any reviews on Facebook or Google. We recommend checking out all user reviews for both companies on these platforms.
ResNexus brings your campground innovation and experience from multiple industries
ResNexus is one of the fastest growing campground reservation softwares in the industry! We were one of the first cloud-based online booking engines and property management software systems. We bring innovations, integrations, and solutions from multiple hospitality industries to your campground. At ResNexus, elevating your business and helping it grow is our passion, and has been since 2004.
CampLife
CampLife was founded in 2006 in the campground industry, providing equally impressive offerings to their customers.
Campspot
Newbook was founded in Australia in 2010, and also serves many properties across multiple industries. They now operate in several countries, including Australia, The United States, Canada, and the Philippines.
Channel Manager Integrations
ResNexus connects directly to major OTAs like Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Vrbo without using iCal, reducing double bookings. It also has direct connections to campground OTAs such as Spot2Nite, Hipcamp, Glamping Hub, the dyrt and offers commission-free pricing. This means that your business has zero additional commission fees charged by your PMS software.
CampLife does not have as many channel manager integrations as ResNexus, but does connect to some major players, such as Airbnb.
ResNexus is a Preferred Partner with both Airbnb and Expedia.
ResNexus achieved
Preferred Partner status with both
Airbnb and
Expedia for building and maintaining a quality integration with these world-class marketing channels. This means ResNexus offers powerful features and capabilities built into the PMS system from these providers. For example, we allow you to message and review your Airbnb guests from within ResNexus.
CampLife
CampLife integrates with Airbnb, but has not achieved Preferred Parter status with them.
ResNexus sets up your automatic email marketing.
ResNexus provides professional Welcome and Thank You emails for camper bookings, promotional emails for Birthday, Anniversary, and Holiday, and Newsletter emails. Promotional marketing communications are GDPR-compliant, requiring guests to opt in first. ResNexus email marketing automatically targets your previous guests and increases your return guest rate. The best part—all of these messages are set up for you as part of ResNexus' free onboarding.
CampLife
CampLife allows you to create and manage email templates on your own.
CampLife
CampLife does not offer cart abandonment.
ResNexus helps you capture more bookings with Cart Abandonment
ResNexus' Cart abandonment is a feature that helps your business collect thousands in additional revenue by reminding your campers to complete their online bookings.
eviivo posts educational material on Facebook, as well as via webinars, emails, social and blog posts, and the eviivo University.
ResNexus offers a robust collection of resources, including articles, webinars, video tutorials, and guides, tailored to help hospitality businesses improve operations, boost revenue, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
ResNexus and eviivo are Industry Leaders with Rich Resouces
ResNexus and eviivo provide hospitality professionals with tools to improve their operations and marketing.
Marketing: How Do You Want to Be Seen?
Do you prioritize professional branding, engaging content, or automated campaigns? Effective marketing shapes how guests perceive your business. Consider which tools and strategies best showcase your property and drive bookings.
ResNexus offers seamless and contactless guest entry with Wi-Fi Door Locks
ResNexus allows you to impress your guests by allowing them the freedom to access their cabin or unit safely with ResNexus Wi-Fi Smart Locks. Guests use the last four digits of their mobile phone number for unit access and their code only works during their stay dates.
CampLife
CampLife does not sell Wi-fi Door Locks. Similarly to ResNexus, they do integrate with a gate access system.
CampLife
CampLife does not provide the same comprehensive filtering options as ResNexus.
ResNexus includes filtering for better control.
The
ResNexus calendar offers advanced filters, including payment status, retail items, check-in status, and reservation source. View campers with retail orders or OTA bookings in seconds, providing clear, actionable insights with minimal effort.
ResNexus built-in point of sale saves you money.
ResNexus Professional and Premier Editions come with a built-in point of sale system at no additional cost, which makes selling retail items onsite a breeze. In addition,
ResNexus integrates with Lightspeed Restaurant POS.
CampLife
CampLife also has a built-in point of sale system.
ResNexus Provides a Property Management Mobile App
ResNexus launched a mobile app (both iOS and Android) for property managers to help you manage your business on the go. This allows you to perform many of the most important operations you need in the palm of your hand.
CampLife
CampLife integrates with App My Community for a custom mobile app, which could mean additional costs for your business.
These statements were informed by our investigation as of June 5, 2026. If any information is inaccurate, email corrections to support@resnexus.com.