Self-storage software pricing in the UK is rarely straightforward. Most platforms charge for each unit, for each site, or by level. The price they show almost never includes the payment fees, the access control extras, or the set-up. This article puts the real numbers side by side: Stora, SiteLink (Storable), Storeganise, and Kinnovis, with a five-year total cost of ownership comparison.
Unlike most SaaS categories, self-storage platforms do not settle on a single pricing model. The four main approaches are:
| Platform | HQ | Published? | Starting Price | Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stora | Belfast, UK | Partially | ~£65/mo ($83) | Tiered by facility size and features |
| SiteLink (Storable) | USA | Partially | ~£40/mo ($50, single user) | Per-facility subscription, scales by users |
| Storeganise | International | Yes | ~£70/mo ($90, up to 100 units) | Per-unit, increases with unit count |
| Kinnovis | Germany | No | Quote-based | Custom pricing per facility |
All prices shown are based on published information as of early 2026. Prices listed in USD have been converted to GBP at approximate current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the vendor before committing.
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Some platforms include onboarding in the subscription. Others charge a single set-up fee of £500 to £2,000. It depends on how complex your site is, how many unit types you have, and whether your data must be moved from another system. SiteLink charges a nominal one-time fee per licence. Stora includes onboarding support but may charge for complex migrations. Always ask for the full setup cost in writing before signing.
Connecting your software to gate access, individual unit alarms, or smart locks usually need more hardware, and a fee to connect them. Some platforms bundle basic access control. Others treat it as a premium add-on or require a third-party integration partner. Budget £1,000 to £5,000 for access control hardware and setup on top of the software cost, depending on facility size.
Stora includes a website builder in its platform, which is a significant advantage for new operators who do not already have a booking-enabled website. SiteLink and Storeganise integrate with third-party websites but do not build one for you. If you need a website built separately, add £2,000 to £8,000 to your setup costs.
Some platforms offer tenant insurance as an integrated revenue stream, taking a commission on policies sold. Others charge for insurance module access. If ancillary revenue (insurance, goods and packing materials) is important to your business model, check whether the module is included or priced separately.
Operators running two or more locations typically pay per facility with SiteLink, or move to a higher pricing tier with Stora and Storeganise. A three-site operator often pays 2.5 to 3 times the single-site price, and not simply three times. The higher levels add parts a single site does not need, such as group reporting and central management.
The following estimates are for a single UK facility with 200 units, turning over about £200,000 per year in rental income. These figures include software subscriptions, estimated payment processing fees, and typical setup costs. They do not include access control hardware or website build costs, which vary too widely to generalise.
| Cost Item | Stora (est.) | SiteLink (est.) | Storeganise (est.) | Kinnovis (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup / onboarding | £500 - £1,500 | £500 - £1,000 | £0 - £500 | Quote-based |
| Annual subscription | £1,900 - £3,000 | £1,200 - £2,400 | £1,300 - £2,000 | Quote-based |
| Payment processing (annual) | £3,000 - £5,800 | £3,000 - £5,800 | £3,000 - £5,800 | £3,000 - £5,800 |
| Five-year total (software + processing) | £25,000 - £44,500 | £21,500 - £37,000 | £21,500 - £34,000 | Quote-based |
Payment processing is the largest cost component for every platform. The software subscription itself is typically 25% to 40% of the total cost of ownership. Keep that in mind when you compare the headline prices. A platform £50 a month cheaper may take your payments through a dearer processor. It then costs you more in total.
Look again at what these platforms charge for. The number of units you have, or the number of sites, or a level you are pushed up into as you grow.
The software does the same work on your two hundredth unit as on your first. You pay more because you grew. The same arrangement decides the rest of this article. The payment processor is chosen for you. The access control costs extra. Moving away costs enough that most operators stay.
We charge for the build, not for the size of your site. You own the system, the data and the machine it runs on. Every operator we build for shares one foundation, so you pay only for the part that is your own, and another unit costs nothing.
We set out the whole cost in what does it cost to own and run your own systems. We explain why a rented price rises each year in your software bill goes up every year.
A bespoke self-storage management system built by ESRE Media is a one-off capital investment. You own the code, the data, and the system outright. There are no per-unit fees, no payment processing commissions routed through the vendor, and no annual subscription.
| Cost Item | SaaS (5 years, 200 units) | Bespoke |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | £0 - £1,500 (setup fee) | £12,000 - £25,000 |
| Annual software cost | £1,200 - £3,000/year | £0 |
| Payment processing | Vendor-routed (1.5% - 2.9%) | Direct Stripe/GoCardless (lower rates possible) |
| Five-year software total | £6,000 - £16,500 | £12,000 - £25,000 |
| Ten-year software total | £12,000 - £33,000+ | £12,000 - £25,000 |
| Data ownership | Vendor-controlled | You own everything |
| Customisation | Limited to vendor features | Built to your exact operation |
The breakeven point for most single-site operators is three to five years. For multi-site operators paying per-facility fees, the payback can be faster. After breakeven, the bespoke system costs nothing in software fees while SaaS costs continue to grow year on year.
A system of your own suits an operator whose work is not standard. A vehicle storage yard. A container site. A place that mixes commercial space with self-storage. A facility that must reach deep into your property or accounting systems.
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