Scambiocasa is a French home-exchange platform connecting people who want to travel by staying in one another’s homes. Established in 2007, it serves a community of 13,458 members across 66 countries, with more than 9,450 homes listed. Members can browse destinations, filter listings by dates, accommodation type, bedrooms and amenities, and contact hosts through the platform’s messaging service.

The exchange itself involves no rent or commissions: participating households agree to make their homes available to one another, either simultaneously or at different times. Other options include non-reciprocal exchanges and couch surfing. Members create a home listing with photos and details, then arrange an exchange directly with other hosts. While stays are free between members, an annual subscription is required to publish a listing and exchange messages.

Scambiocasa emphasizes trust and support through verified profiles, SMS identity confirmation, public reviews, secure messaging and dedicated insurance for incidents during exchanges. Its services also include destination guides, practical exchange checklists, testimonials, FAQs and customer support.