June
Founding homes
Hosts list before launch, verify the details that make swaps work, and hold their place in the first results.
Pre-launchNo fees, every swap insured — swaps go live September 2026. List your home →
No fees · Every swap insured · Launching September 2026Trade keys for keys.
Trade keys for keys.
No money, fully insured.
Every accepted swap is insured end to end and no money ever changes hands — just keys for keys. We're signing up founding hosts ahead of the September 2026 launch: list your place with ruthless accuracy now and you'll be among the first homes shown when swaps go live.
OFFERING
Cihangir flat · Istanbul
140m² · sleeps 4 · Bosphorus view
IN EXCHANGE
Canal loft · Amsterdam
92m² · sleeps 3 · bikes incl.
September launch plan
Get the homes in first. Let the swaps follow.
The September launch depends on quality supply, not a generic waitlist. Early hosts get reviewed sooner, surface first in matching, and help shape the city corridors we open with.
No nightly ratesNo host commissionMutual-match searchInsurance included
July-August
City matching
We use supply and wishlists to build the first reliable swap corridors between high-demand cities.
September
Swaps open
Accepted matches unlock travel windows, agreements, insurance coverage, and the practical trip handoff.
01 · How it works
Four steps. No invoices. Just keys.
Home swapping isn't renting and isn't subletting. It's the oldest form of travel hospitality, with modern tools to make it safe.
01
List with precision
Every window, every socket, every stair. Our listing form captures the details that matter — so your swap partner lands somewhere they already know.
02
Filter & match
Dial in city, dates, square meters, pets, work-from-home readiness, accessibility. Only homes whose owners want to swap back with you show up.
03
Propose & agree
Send a swap request with your own home attached. They accept, decline, or counter. Price isn't part of it — one home for the other.
04
Travel, insured
Every accepted swap is automatically covered: property, liability, and trip interruption. You both get keys, codes, and a 24/7 line.
02 · Homes looking to swap
Real homes. Real swaps. Right now.
Three live pairs — each home’s owner wants the other’s. Size, price, and square-meters don’t have to match. The only rule: you offer yours to get theirs.
Yours
Theirs
IstanbulAmsterdam
Cihangir ⇄ Jordaan· Jun 4 – Jun 18
Yours: 140m² · sleeps 4Theirs: 92m² · sleeps 33BR flat w/ Bosphorus viewCanal-side loft
96% matchBalconyCat-friendlyBike incl.
Yours
Theirs
TokyoLisbon
Shimokitazawa ⇄ Alfama· Sep 12 – Sep 26
Yours: 58m² · sleeps 2Theirs: 110m² · sleeps 4Minimalist 1LDKAzulejo townhouse
91% matchQuiet streetWFH deskRooftop
Yours
Theirs
BrooklynCDMX
Fort Greene ⇄ Roma Norte· Oct 3 – Oct 17
Yours: 120m² · sleeps 4Theirs: 135m² · sleeps 5Brownstone parlorArt-deco apartment
88% matchDog OKCourtyardPiano
Launch motionAdd your city
Push city by city, not everywhere at once.
Home swapping is a marketplace with a trust threshold. The launch should concentrate supply in a few cities where hosts already want each other, then widen as matches become obvious.
OKRecruit 250 detailed homes in the first launch cities.
OKCollect destination wishlists before opening proposals.
OKPrioritize reciprocal city corridors over broad vanity coverage.
OKTurn host referrals into neighborhood-level supply density.
Founding supply
Istanbul
- Neighborhood focus
- Cihangir, Moda, Bomonti, Galata
- Wanted by
- Amsterdam, Berlin, Lisbon, London
High-demand corridor
Amsterdam
- Neighborhood focus
- Jordaan, De Pijp, Oost, Noord
- Wanted by
- Istanbul, Paris, Brooklyn, Tokyo
September travel window
Lisbon
- Neighborhood focus
- Alfama, Principe Real, Santos, Graca
- Wanted by
- CDMX, Berlin, Istanbul, Seoul
Long-haul anchor
Brooklyn
- Neighborhood focus
- Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Park Slope
- Wanted by
- Paris, Amsterdam, CDMX, Tokyo
The app
Your next swap, in your pocket
Browse verified homes, plan trips and message swap partners from the Swapl iOS app. Every screen below is the real thing — captured straight from the app.
Coming to the App Store
03 · Find your match
Filters sharp enough to find the one.
Most listing sites give you city and price. We let you dial in 40+ attributes and — crucially — only show homes whose owners want to swap back with yours.
724 homes ready to swap
Sort: match score ↓
Jordaan · Amsterdam
Canal loft · 92m² · sleeps 3
96% match
Propose swap
Roma Norte · CDMX
Art-deco · 135m² · sleeps 5
92% match
Propose swap
Alfama · Lisbon
Azulejo townhouse · 110m²
89% match
Propose swap
Shimokitazawa · Tokyo
Minimalist 1LDK · 58m²
87% match
Propose swap
Fort Greene · Brooklyn
Brownstone parlor · 120m²
84% match
Propose swap
§ 04 · Insurance, always on
Every swap covered. No opt-in.
Swaps aren't rentals, but they're still two families trusting each other with their homes. We underwrite every accepted exchange automatically — no checkbox, no upsell.
01
Property damage to €150k
If something breaks, cracks, floods, or walks off during a swap, it's covered — both directions, both homes.
02
Third-party liability
A guest slips in your kitchen. A pipe bursts next door. Our policy handles it so the swap doesn't turn into a lawsuit.
03
Trip interruption
Flight cancelled, partner pulls out, pandemic? You're reimbursed — or rematched with a home of equal fit within 48 hours.
FAQ
Questions hosts ask before their first swap.
What if a swap partner damages my home?
Every accepted swap is automatically covered for property damage up to €150,000 — both directions, both homes. You don't opt in, fill a form, or pay a premium. If something breaks during the stay, file a claim through your dashboard and the policy handles repair or replacement.
How do you handle key exchange?
You and your swap partner pick what works for you: meet in person, hand keys to a neighbour, use a lockbox, or share a smart-lock code through swapl. We generate a one-time guest code for each swap so neither party shares a permanent credential.
Can I swap with someone whose dates don't overlap mine?
Yes. Non-simultaneous swaps (sometimes called "hospitality points") are coming after launch. You'll bank a stay at someone's home now and redeem yours back to them — or to a third member — later. At launch we start with same-week swaps because they're the safest to underwrite.
What about pets?
Filter for pet-friendly homes and you'll only see places whose owners welcome animals. Some hosts will also pet-sit yours during the swap. Insurance covers damage caused by guest pets exactly as it covers any other damage.
Do I have to be a swapl member to swap?
Both sides need to be members so we can verify identity, attach insurance, and process the agreement. Membership is free forever for the core swap; Plus and Pro add power-user tools (saved-search alerts, priority placement, listing analytics) but never gate the swap itself.
How is this different from Airbnb?
No money changes hands and nobody is a paying guest. You trade keys with another homeowner who wants your city while you want theirs. That alignment changes the dynamic — both sides are owners, both sides are guests, both sides have skin in the game.
Your home is worth a thousand trips.
We're collecting listings now — early access opens September 2026. Hosts who list before launch surface first.
◦ 92 countries◦ Insurance included◦ No host fees◦ No platform commission