On BeWelcome, getting a lot of requests from people who don’t seem to fully understand what the platform is about. Some have asked me to provide housing for weeks or even months and help them to get here as they are unhappy in their country.
Couchsurfing is a bit of a mix—on one hand, you have people who genuinely embrace the concept, but on the other, there are many who just use it for free accommodation.
As for Couchers, I haven’t received many requests there. (10 requests in 2024)
TrustRoots is nice because you can limit your visibility as a host to people within your circle. I’ve had an account there since 2014 but have only hosted once. ( 22 requests in 2024)
Overall, the highest number of requests I receive is through Couchsurfing and during the summer when I am also out of my place.
