Choosing the right property management software is vital for any short-term rental business.
Hospitable vs. Hostaway
Can’t decide between Hospitable and Hostaway? Use this comparison to make an informed decision.
Choosing the right property management software is vital for any short-term rental business.
Hospitable vs. Hostaway
Can’t decide between Hospitable and Hostaway? Use this comparison to make an informed decision.
Choosing the right property management software is vital for any short-term rental business.
Hospitable vs. Hostaway
Can’t decide between Hospitable and Hostaway? Use this comparison to make an informed decision.
Hospitable in a Nutshell
Hospitable started as a tool for individual hosts and has grown into a full-featured property management system. It remains focused on ease of use—earning G2’s Best Usability badge consistently.
Hospitable at a Glance
Hospitable at a Glance
Orientation included
Orientation included
Orientation included
Intuitive interface
Intuitive interface
Intuitive interface
14-day free trial
14-day free trial
14-day free trial
Transparent pricing
Transparent pricing
Transparent pricing
Dynamic pricing included
in all plans at no extra cost
Dynamic pricing included
in all plans at no extra cost
G2 Best Usability badge winner
Hostaway in a Nutshell
Hostaway is a well-known brand, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. It was built as enterprise software from the start—and it shows.
Hostaway in a Nutshell
Hostaway in a Nutshell
Guided start required ($500 setup)
Guided start required ($500 setup)
Guided start required ($500 setup)
Setup time: 2–8 hours
Setup time: 2–8 hours
Setup time: 2–8 hours
Enterprise pricing
Enterprise pricing
Enterprise pricing
Paid add-ons
for major automation features like dynamic pricing and smart lock integration
Paid add-ons
for major automation features like dynamic pricing and smart lock integration
Paid add-ons
for major automation features like dynamic pricing and smart lock integration
Fact sheets
Feature comparison
Fact sheets
Feature comparison
Fact sheets
Feature comparison
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Best for
Automation for individual hosts & property managers
Enterprise-class property management
Best for
Automation for individual hosts & property managers
Enterprise-class property management
Best for
Automation for individual hosts & property managers
Enterprise-class property management
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott, Google Vacation Rentals
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott, Google Vacation Rentals
Platforms
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, Google Vacation Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Homes & Villas by Marriott, Google Vacation Rentals
iCal support
iCal support
iCal support
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Direct bookings
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
Enterprise pricing
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
Enterprise pricing
Cost
3 tiers, starting $29/month
Enterprise pricing
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
No (guided start, $500 setup)
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
No (guided start, $500 setup)
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
No (guided start, $500 setup)
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.7/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.7/5
G2 rating
4.9/5
4.7/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.8/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.8/5
Capterra rating
4.8/5
4.8/5
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Communication automation and AI
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Scheduled messages
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Guest reply drafts with AI
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Full guest reply automation
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
Automated upsells of vacancy nights
AI assistant for performance
AI assistant for performance
AI assistant for performance
AI review automation
AI review automation
AI review automation
Operations
Operations
Operations
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Team management and reminders
Team management and reminders
Team management and reminders
Smart locks / self-check-in
Included (from Pro tier)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart locks / self-check-in
Included (from Pro tier)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart locks / self-check-in
Included (from Pro tier)
Yes (paid add-on)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (from Pro tier)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (from Pro tier)
Smart thermostat sync
Included (from Pro tier)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Dynamic pricing
Included in all plans
Yes (paid add-on)
Direct booking
Direct booking
Direct booking
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Website builder
Website builder
Website builder
Payment processing
Payment processing
Payment processing
Google Vacation Rentals
Google Vacation Rentals
Google Vacation Rentals
Integrations
Integrations
Integrations
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Accounting
Accounting
Accounting
Data tools
Data tools
Data tools
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Direct booking site builders
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Dynamic pricing
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest portals
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guest verification
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Guidebooks
Home automation
Home automation
Home automation
Marketing
Marketing
Marketing
Monitoring
Monitoring
Monitoring
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart locks
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Property management solutions
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Hospitable
Hostaway
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Reporting dashboards
Owner statements
Owner statements
Owner statements
Expense management
Expense management
Expense management
Professional accounting
Professional accounting
Professional accounting
Owner portals
Owner portals
Owner portals
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Fall 2025
Usability index
9.22/10
9.22/10
9.11/10
Results index
9.34/10
9.34/10
9.24/10
Implementation index
9.26/10
9.26/10
8.95/10
8.95/10
Relationship index
9.12/10
9.12/10
9.63/10
9.63/10
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Our customers love the Hospitable difference
Final comparison
Both platforms offer:
Unified calendar management
Channel and calendar management
Double-booking prevention
Native integrations with major platforms
iCal support
Direct booking with secure payment
Reporting dashboards
Final comparison
Both platforms offer:
Unified calendar management
Channel and calendar management
Double-booking prevention
Native integrations with major platforms
iCal support
Direct booking with secure payment
Reporting dashboards
Final comparison
Both platforms offer:
Unified calendar management
Channel and calendar management
Double-booking prevention
Native integrations with major platforms
iCal support
Direct booking with secure payment
Reporting dashboards
Why Choose Hostaway?
Why Choose Hostaway?
Why Choose Hostaway?
Broader list of integrations
~200 vs. Hospitable’s 60+
Broader list of integrations
~200 vs. Hospitable’s 60+
Broader list of integrations
~200 vs. Hospitable’s 60+
More property management solutions
i.e., CRM
More property management solutions
i.e., CRM
More property management solutions
i.e., CRM
Why Choose Hospitable?
Why Choose Hospitable?
Why Choose Hospitable?
Easy to start and use
free trial, intuitive UI, transparent pricing, cancel anytime
Easy to start and use
free trial, intuitive UI, transparent pricing, cancel anytime
Easy to start and use
free trial, intuitive UI, transparent pricing, cancel anytime
Advanced AI tools
Auto Inbox, Copilot performance insights
Advanced AI tools
Auto Inbox, Copilot performance insights
Advanced AI tools
Auto Inbox, Copilot performance insights
Dynamic pricing
included in every plan at no extra cost
Dynamic pricing
included in every plan at no extra cost
Dynamic pricing
included in every plan at no extra cost
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and more.
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and more.
All your STR business in one convenient window
Automate communication, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and more.