Akiba
Category: Management Software & Tech
AKIBA is an online rental platform built by self storage operators. It has three products: Storefront for real-time online rentals on your existing or a custom-built website, Interaction, a self storage CRM for tracking calls and leads, and Kiosk for self-service rentals after hours. Rentals sync with your facility management software, and operators keep control of pricing, branding and customer data.
Who Akiba serves
- Operators who want customers to rent and move in online 24/7
- Owners replacing an existing online rental widget
- Multi-site operators managing leads across 5 to 500 locations
- Facilities on SiteLink or storEDGE
What Akiba does
AKIBA Storefront
Embeds a branded rental checkout on your existing website, or AKIBA builds a custom site, with live unit availability and pricing from your FMS. Average setup is about 48 hours.
Operator-controlled pricing and data
Set your own tiers, promotions and rate strategies, and every rental goes straight to your FMS with no lead sharing.
Payments
Accepts cards, ACH and autopay during checkout.
AKIBA Interaction CRM
Tracks leads from first contact to move-in with call logging, automated follow-ups and prioritization across multiple sites.
AKIBA Kiosk
Self-service rentals for customers who arrive after hours.
Branding and conversion tracking
Custom logos, colors, fonts and themes, plus abandoned cart insight and Google Tag Manager for funnel and campaign attribution.
Frequently asked questions about Akiba
Who is AKIBA for?
Self storage operators of any size who want more customers renting directly online, by phone follow-up or at a kiosk.
What problem does it solve?
It turns website visits, calls and after-hours walk-ups into completed rentals, with real-time FMS sync that reduces manual entry.
What does it integrate with?
SiteLink and storEDGE for unit availability, pricing and move-ins, and Google Tag Manager for analytics. AKIBA says more integrations are coming.
How long has AKIBA been around?
Founded in 2010, with its first online rental in 2012. It serves operators in North America, Europe and Central America.
Visit the official Akiba website