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Head-to-head · Hostel Management

StarRez vs GharDesk

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
StarRez #4 in Hostel Management —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Contact StarRez
Higher score GharDesk #8 in Hostel Management 7.5/10 From ₹15/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GharDesk

StarRez leads on 0 checks, GharDesk on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGharDesk · 7.5/10
  • Most featuresGharDesk · 2 of 3

Our editors rank StarRez at #4 and GharDesk at #8 for hostel management; StarRez has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

GharDesk offers bed management; StarRez doesn't publish it. GharDesk offers billing tools; StarRez doesn't publish it.

StarRez is the better fit for large student residences needing an integrated platform. GharDesk is the better fit for small hostels prioritizing low-cost bed and rent tracking.

  • StarRez fits best

    Large student residences needing an integrated platform

  • GharDesk fits best

    Small hostels prioritizing low-cost bed and rent tracking

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Side by side

Feature StarRez —/10 Visit ↗ GharDesk 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — 7.5
Ranking #4 in Hostel Management #8 in Hostel Management
Best for Large student residences needing an integrated platform Small hostels prioritizing low-cost bed and rent tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SSO/SAML GDPR
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features StarRez 0/3 · GharDesk 2/3
Bed management Not published ✓ (best)
Billing tools Not published ✓ (best)
Online check-in Not published Not published
Specs
Booking channels Not published Not published
Supported platforms Not published web, iOS, Android
Supported languages Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines contracts, room selection, payments and resident self-service
  • Covers maintenance requests, work orders, inspections and inventory
  • Connects with student systems, payment providers and other partner tools
  • Bed maps, occupancy, tenant records and rent ledgers in one workspace
  • Multi-property management with receipts, deposits and print-ready documents
  • Offline-capable PWA across web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Student housing focus may not suit hostel booking and OTA operations
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Broad feature set may be more than smaller residences need
  • No booking-channel integrations or online guest check-in
  • No permanent free plan after the 14-day trial
  • Bank reconciliation and advanced access require the Business plan
Our verdict

StarRez brings housing and residential community operations into a cloud-based platform for universities, student housing providers and other residential operators. Its scope includes applications, room selection, contracts, resident…

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GharDesk is a property and rent management application for PGs, hostels, co-living spaces and rental properties in India. It maps rooms and individual beds, records occupancy and tenant identity details, tracks rent and deposits, and…

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  1. StarRezHostel Management —Pricing on request
  2. GharDeskHostel Management 7.5From ₹15/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StarRez — where it wins

    • Combines contracts, room selection, payments and resident self-service
    • Covers maintenance requests, work orders, inspections and inventory
    • Connects with student systems, payment providers and other partner tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Student housing focus may not suit hostel booking and OTA operations
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
    • Broad feature set may be more than smaller residences need

  • GharDesk — where it wins

    • Bed maps, occupancy, tenant records and rent ledgers in one workspace
    • Multi-property management with receipts, deposits and print-ready documents
    • Offline-capable PWA across web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • No booking-channel integrations or online guest check-in
    • No permanent free plan after the 14-day trial
    • Bank reconciliation and advanced access require the Business plan
  • StarRez—/10 · Pricing on request

    An integrated residence-management suite for student housing, with pricing available through sales.

    Contact StarRezFull verdict →
  • GharDesk7.5/10 · From ₹15/mo · 14-day trial

    Low-cost hostel records and rent control, with reservation workflows outside its core.

    Visit GharDeskFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026