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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

Pro-level power through a beautifully simple interface. A full-featured property management system built for speed, clarity, and control. No clutter. No friction. Consistently rated Best Usability by G2. Take advantage of a 14-day free trial, clear pricing, and the only PMS that includes dynamic pricing at no extra cost.

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 is built for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers, while Hostaway targets enterprise-level property management. Both platforms support iCal, direct bookings, and connect to Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.

Hospitable offers 3 plans starting at $29/month with a 14-day free trial, while Hostaway uses enterprise pricing with no free trial and a $500 guided setup fee. Hospitable holds a higher G2 rating (4.9/5 vs 4.7/5), while both platforms are rated 4.8/5 on Capterra.

Hospitable

Hostaway

Hospitable

Hostaway

Hospitable

Hostaway

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers

Enterprise-class property management

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and property managers

Enterprise-class property management

Best for

Short-term rental automation for hosts, co-hosts, and 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

Both Hospitable and Hostaway offer scheduled messages, AI-powered guest reply drafts, automated upsells of vacancy nights, and AI review automation, covering core automation for guest communication, revenue extension, and post-stay reviews.

Hospitable includes two advanced AI features that Hostaway does not offer. Full guest reply automation lets AI automatically send guest responses without manual review. The AI assistant for performance analysis (Copilot) allows users to ask questions in plain English and receive summaries of financial, occupancy, and review data.

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

Both Hospitable and Hostaway support team management and reminders for coordinating staff and operational workflows.

For property automation, Hospitable includes smart locks and self-check-in from the Pro tier, automatically generating time-bound access codes, while Hostaway only offers this as a paid add-on. Smart thermostat sync with bookings is included in Hospitable from the Pro tier, automatically adjusting temperatures for guest stays and vacancies, while Hostaway does not support smart thermostat sync at all. Dynamic pricing is included in all Hospitable plans, while Hostaway requires a paid add-on to access dynamic pricing.

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

Email

Email

Email

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

Both Hospitable and Hostaway include reporting dashboards, owner statements, expense management, listing management, owner portals, and professional accounting integration, giving both platforms a strong foundation for owner reporting and financial operations.

The key difference is owner payouts. Hospitable can actually transfer funds directly to property owners’ bank accounts, while Hostaway does not support real owner payouts and only handles reporting without executing payments.

Hospitable

Hostaway

Hospitable

Hostaway

Hospitable

Hostaway

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Reporting dashboards

Owner statements

Owner statements

Owner statements

Expense management

Expense management

Expense management

Listing management

Listing management

Listing management

Owner payout

Owner payout

Owner payout

Owner portals

Owner portals

Owner portals

Professional accounting

Professional accounting

Professional accounting

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Winter 2026

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Winter 2026

G2 Ratings: Hospitable (Purple) vs. Hostaway (Gray) | Winter 2026

Usability index

9.19/10

9.19/10

9.11/10

Results index

9.33/10

9.33/10

9.26/10

Implementation index

9.23/10

9.23/10

8.96/10

8.96/10

Relationship index

9.08/10

9.08/10

9.65/10

9.65/10

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+

CRM for property management

CRM for property management

CRM for property management

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

Smart lock and thermostat management

included from the Professional plan

Smart lock and thermostat management

included from the Professional plan

Smart lock and thermostat management

included from the Professional plan

Owner payouts

The only PMS on the market

Owner payouts

The only PMS on the market

Owner payouts

The only PMS on the market

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.