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Head-to-head · Short-Term Rental Management Software

Hostaway vs Beds24

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Hostaway #2 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Hostaway
Beds24 #3 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.2/10 From €15.50/mo ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Beds24

Hostaway leads on 0 checks, Beds24 on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostaway · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresBeds24 · 5 of 5

Hostaway scores higher on our rubric for short-term rental management software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Hostaway is the better fit for mobile-first professional property managers. Beds24 is the better fit for cost-conscious multi-property operators.

  • Hostaway fits best

    Mobile-first professional property managers

  • Beds24 fits best

    Cost-conscious multi-property operators

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Side by side

Feature Hostaway 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Beds24 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in Short-Term Rental Management Software #3 in Short-Term Rental Management Software
Best for Mobile-first professional property managers Cost-conscious multi-property operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request From €15.50/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 300+ integrations 11 integrations
Features Hostaway 0/5 · Beds24 5/5
Direct booking site Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Dynamic pricing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cleaning management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment processing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Property limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Channel connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Manages listings, reservations, calendars, and messages across major channels
  • Combines guest payments, tasks, reporting, owner statements, and direct bookings
  • Offers iOS, Android, web, API access, and integrations including QuickBooks and WhatsApp
  • Broad coverage from channel management to cleaning and reporting
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and many third-party integrations
  • Direct booking, messaging, pricing, and payments in one system
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing makes tier-by-tier value harder to compare
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of small, simple rental operations
  • Guest payments focus on reservations rather than residential rent collection
  • No free plan for smaller operators wanting to start at zero cost
  • Usage-based pricing requires evaluating separate channel connection fees
  • The wide feature set may feel extensive for single-property hosts
Our verdict

Hostaway is a property management system and channel manager for short-term rental operators managing portfolios from a few listings to thousands. It brings listings, reservations, calendars, guest communications, payments, tasks,…

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Beds24 is cloud-based property and channel management software for vacation rentals, hotels, B&Bs, hostels, holiday homes, and property managers. It brings together calendars, inventory, bookings, invoices, direct booking, guest messaging,…

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  1. HostawayShort-Term Rental Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Beds24Short-Term Rental Management Software 9.2From €15.50/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hostaway — where it wins

    • Manages listings, reservations, calendars, and messages across major channels
    • Combines guest payments, tasks, reporting, owner statements, and direct bookings
    • Offers iOS, Android, web, API access, and integrations including QuickBooks and WhatsApp

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes tier-by-tier value harder to compare
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of small, simple rental operations
    • Guest payments focus on reservations rather than residential rent collection

  • Beds24 — where it wins

    • Broad coverage from channel management to cleaning and reporting
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, and many third-party integrations
    • Direct booking, messaging, pricing, and payments in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for smaller operators wanting to start at zero cost
    • Usage-based pricing requires evaluating separate channel connection fees
    • The wide feature set may feel extensive for single-property hosts
  • Hostaway9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, mobile-first operating system for professional short-term rental managers.

    Visit HostawayFull verdict →
  • Beds249.2/10 · From €15.50/mo

    A broad, usage-priced toolkit for operators managing multiple properties and channels.

    Visit Beds24Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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