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

Hostaway vs Hospitable

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check 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
Hospitable #6 in Short-Term Rental Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Hospitable

Hostaway leads on 0 checks, Hospitable on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostaway · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Hospitable
  • Free trialonly Hospitable

Hostaway scores higher on our rubric for short-term rental management software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Hostaway is the better fit for mobile-first professional property managers. Hospitable is the better fit for hosts seeking a free starting plan.

  • Hostaway fits best

    Mobile-first professional property managers

  • Hospitable fits best

    Hosts seeking a free starting plan

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Side by side

Feature Hostaway 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Hospitable 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Short-Term Rental Management Software #6 in Short-Term Rental Management Software
Best for Mobile-first professional property managers Hosts seeking a free starting plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $29/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Email, Docs, Community · 24/7 Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 300+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hostaway 0/5 · Hospitable 0/5
Direct booking site Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated messaging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dynamic pricing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cleaning management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Free Essentials plan includes unlimited active properties
  • Unified messaging, channel synchronization, and workflow automation
  • Paid tiers add portals, accounting, smart devices, and AI
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
  • Host limits accounts to a maximum of 2 properties
  • Direct booking starts with the Professional plan
  • Owner portals and commission tracking start with Mogul
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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Hospitable is property management software for short-term rental hosts, co-hosts, and property managers. It brings booking channels, calendars, guest messaging, task coordination, direct bookings, dynamic pricing, guest portals, owner…

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  1. HostawayShort-Term Rental Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. HospitableShort-Term Rental Management Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Hospitable — where it wins

    • Free Essentials plan includes unlimited active properties
    • Unified messaging, channel synchronization, and workflow automation
    • Paid tiers add portals, accounting, smart devices, and AI

    Where it doesn't

    • Host limits accounts to a maximum of 2 properties
    • Direct booking starts with the Professional plan
    • Owner portals and commission tracking start with Mogul

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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