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Our editors chose these tools as a place to start, based on our research. Their order is not a ranking. Compare what each plan offers, its limits and its price before you choose.

Property managementDynamic pricingChannel managersCleaningGuest communicationSmart access

Pricing for 1 property. Check the details for fees and conditions.

Property management

Property management

Hospitable

4.2 / 5Out of 1,090 reviews

Guest messaging and property management.

Why consider itCompare the features included in each paid plan.

Professional plan subscription · USD 59.00
Plan prices and conditions
Prices and conditions
Plan or servicePrice or limit
Essentialsno base plan fee · USD 0
Hostmonthly total · USD 29
Professionalmonthly total · USD 59
Mogulmonthly total · USD 99

Essentials

Essentials Essentials has no base plan fee.

Optional Dynamic Pricing Optional Dynamic Pricing costs USD 15 per property each month after its separate trial.

Other costs Other paid tools and taxes may cost extra.

Essentials and Host and Professional and Mogul

Exactly 1 property with billable check-ins.

Host and Professional and Mogul

Price assumption This price assumes the selected properties have billable check-ins.

Base and extra properties The base fee is due even with no active properties. Extra active-property fees apply above the included count.

Included Dynamic Pricing Paid plans include Dynamic Pricing for their included properties.

Extra Dynamic Pricing fee When the active-property count exceeds the included count, extra properties using only Dynamic Pricing without check-ins cost USD 10 per month each.

Other costs Other tools and taxes may cost extra.

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Property management

Host Tools

4.7 / 5Out of 217 reviews

Guest messaging and cleaner notifications.

Why consider itConsider it for messaging, with booking tools on Pro.

Messaging entry plan account price · USD 30.00
Plan prices and conditions
Monthly billing · This is the account charge for enabled, linked listings. Copies on booking sites count once when linked to one property. Disabled listings are not billed. Changes may lead to a part-month charge or credit. We could not confirm how taxes apply.

Messaging: USD 30

You pay for enabled listings. Linked listings for the same property count once. Disabled listings are not billed. Mid-month changes can bring charges or credits. Tax treatment is not confirmed.

Pro: USD 32

You pay for listings that are turned on. Listings on different booking sites count once when linked to the same property. Listings that are turned off are not billed.

Changes during a billing period may add a charge or credit.

Ask how tax applies.

Optional smart locks cost an extra USD 3/connected lock/month; Hardware and payment-processing costs are separate.

Enterprise: Contact the provider for a quote.

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Property management

Lodgify

4.7 / 5Out of 5,837 reviews

Direct bookings and property management.

Why consider itExplore website and booking tools in one suite.

Basic monthly account total · USD 18.00
Plan prices and conditions
Monthly billing · The shown monthly account total uses your current setup and USD. Taxes, payment fees and extras are separate.

Basic: USD 18

The shown monthly account total uses your current setup and USD. Taxes, payment fees and extras are separate.

Starter: USD 33

The shown monthly account total uses your current setup and USD. Taxes, payment fees and extras are separate.

Professional: USD 58

The shown monthly account total uses your current setup and USD. Taxes, payment fees and extras are separate.

Ultimate: USD 85

The shown monthly account total uses your current setup and USD. Taxes, payment fees and extras are separate.

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Dynamic pricing

Dynamic pricing

Airbnb Smart Pricing

Nightly pricing inside your Airbnb calendar.

Why consider itSet the lowest and highest rates, and change rates for chosen dates.

In your Airbnb account
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For 1 propertyIn your Airbnb accountManage Smart Pricing in your Airbnb calendar. Check your account’s hosting fees when comparing total costs.
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Dynamic pricing

PriceLabs

Dynamic pricing for connected listings.

Why consider itExplore nightly rates and property management software connections.

Starting at $19.99 USD/monthStandard US plan · One synced listing per property · Billed monthly
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For 1 property$19.99 USD/monthStandard US plan · billed monthlyStandard US pricing for one synced listing per property. Taxes, bundles, extras and special listing mappings are not included.
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Dynamic pricing

Wheelhouse

Nightly pricing tools with different ways to pay.

Why consider itCompare flat-fee and percentage-based plans.

Starting at $19.99 USD/monthPro Flat · One billable listing per property · Billed monthly
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For 1 property$19.99 USD/monthPro Flat · billed monthlyPrices are in USD, with one billable listing per property. Taxes and extra services are not included.
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Channel managers

Channel managers

Smoobu

Property management software with booking-site tools.

Why consider itConsider it if syncing only the Vrbo calendar meets your needs.

From €35.00/month · first property, Professional Pre-PaidMonthly billing; additional properties €12/month
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Smoobu pricing

Your chosen properties

From €35.00/month · 1 property, Professional Pre-Paid
Smoobu plans and billing choices
Professional Pre-Paid, monthly€35/month for the first property + €12/month for each additional property.
Professional Pre-Paid, annual10% discount on the monthly rates.
Professional Pre-Paid, two-year20% discount on the monthly rates.
FlexFrom €29/month for one property. Add 0.9% on connected-channel and Booking Engine bookings. Ask support to turn it on. Check how they work out the fee.

Conditions

All subscriptions are billed in EUR. The USD estimates shown can change. Bank conversion fees may apply. Any VAT due appears at checkout. Booking-site and payment fees are separate. Sources disagree on extra write-user prices: €15 versus from €12. They also disagree on renewal notice: before renewal versus 30 days. Check your account terms. Disconnecting booking sites does not cancel your subscription. Property estimates leave out VAT and extra charges. Yearly estimates use the 10% plan discount. Check your yearly bill and renewal terms.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Channel managers

Beds24

Booking and booking-site tools you can set up for your needs.

Why consider itConsider it if you can set up booking-site connections and listing mappings.

From €15.50/month · base subscriptionUnits, services and booking-site links affect your quote
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Beds24 pricing

Property counts and billing options

From €15.50/month · base subscription

Your chosen property count gives context. It is not a quote for an installed system or all your properties.

Units, services and booking-site links affect your quote

Price rules and property counts

Pricing Prices start at €15.50/month. Your units and services set the account cost. Each channel link adds €0.55/month. A link is one room type or category on one booking site. It can cover several rooms of the same type. Beds24 quotes in EUR and accepts USD payments. It advertises pay-as-you-go with no minimum term, setup fee or Beds24 booking commission. Payments below €50 have a handling fee. We have not confirmed the fee amount. Booking-site and payment charges are separate. Use the calculator or ask for a quote for your setup.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setbase subscription
CurrencyEUR
Price periodPer month
Pricing and termsPrices start at €15.50/month, based on units and services. Each channel link costs €0.55/month. A link is one room type or category on one booking site. It can cover several rooms of the same type. Quotes are in EUR; you can pay in USD. Pay-as-you-go advertises no minimum term, setup fee or Beds24 booking commission. Payments below €50 have a handling fee. We have not confirmed the fee amount. Booking-site and payment fees cost extra. Optional users cost €2/month. Private label costs €19/month. Setup help starts at €79. Use the account calculator or a quote. The base price is not a total for all your properties.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Channel managers

eviivo Suite

Property management with channel connections.

Why consider itCompare the suite’s starting plans and optional extras.

From $50.00/month · one-property SuiteMultiple-property starting quote $125/month
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eviivo Suite pricing

Property counts and billing options

From $50.00/month · one-property Suite

The sources only give starting prices for one or more properties. They do not confirm a simple per-property formula. We could not confirm yearly terms.

Capacity and modules affect the quote; this is not a fixed total for your properties

Price rules and property counts

Pricing: US eviivo Suite prices start at $50/month for one property and $125/month for more than one. The capacity and modules you choose set the quote. Taxes are extra. Booking-site commissions and payment processing fees are separate. Optional messaging and payment services list $0.50 per confirmed US booking. We could not confirm a free trial with no conditions or a fixed total for every set of properties.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setone-property Suite
CurrencyUSD
Price periodPer month
Pricing and termsUS Suite prices start at $50/month for one property or $125/month for more than one. The capacity and modules you need set the quote. Taxes, booking-site commissions and payment processing cost extra. Optional messaging and payment services list $0.50 per confirmed US booking. We could not confirm a fixed total for all your properties or a free trial with no conditions. Optional developer support costs $750 once. It is separate from the advertised free API access and guides, which are subject to checks.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Cleaning

Cleaning

Turno

Plan cleaning jobs for your rentals.

Why consider itCompare how your team works with options from a cleaner marketplace.

Free planLabor and payment fees extra
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Turno pricing

Property counts and billing options

Free plan

We assume each chosen property is billed. Each has an enabled teammate who did not come from the marketplace. Marketplace-only properties have no platform plan fee. Labor and payment fees cost extra.

Properties that are billed; labor and payment fees cost extra

Price rules and property counts

Pricing A one-property account has no platform plan fee. Marketplace-only properties have no plan fee at any count. A property is billed if it has an enabled teammate from outside the marketplace. For two or more such properties, the listed plan fee is $10 USD for each one per month. Or pay $96 for each one billed yearly. Cleaning labor and payment fees are separate. A documented link to property management software does not prove you qualify for a free plan.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setone-property platform subscription
CurrencyUSD
Pricing and termsOne-property accounts have no platform plan fee. Marketplace-only properties have no plan fee either. A property is billed if it has an enabled teammate from outside the marketplace. With two or more such properties, pay $10 USD for each one per month or $96 billed yearly. Labor and payment fees cost extra. A listed property management software link does not prove you qualify for a free plan. Marketplace payments must go through Turno. In-app payments to invited cleaners are optional. Fees apply for US/Canada cards or US-bank ACH payments. The minimum is $1.50 USD. Current percentages are not stated.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Cleaning

Breezeway

Tools to run properties and plan cleaning between stays.

Why consider itExplore tools for cleaning and caring for your properties.

Free planCheck if you qualify; ask for a quote for paid plans
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Breezeway pricing

Property counts and billing options

Free plan

Your chosen property count gives context. It is not a quote for an installed system or all your properties.

Check if you qualify; ask for a quote for paid plans

Price rules and property counts

Pricing Breezeway advertises a Freemium option for the first property. But its public pricing page shows old paid-plan text next to new Essential Ops quote requests. These sources conflict, so we cannot give a reliable fixed paid rate. Ask Breezeway which first properties qualify and which plan covers your properties. Check payment fees and extras too. A free subscription does not mean free cleaning labor or payment processing.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setadvertised first-property Freemium
Pricing and termsA Freemium option for the first property is advertised. But old paid-plan text conflicts with new Essential Ops quote requests on the public page. We could not confirm a reliable fixed paid rate. Check which properties and accounts qualify, plus payment fees and extras. A free subscription does not mean free cleaning labor or payment processing.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Software for cleaning and running properties.

Why consider itExplore ways to schedule work and do inspections.

From $20.00/month · Industry User minimum invoiceDollar currency not confirmed; $5/property with a $20 minimum
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ResortCleaning pricing

Property counts and billing options

From $20.00/month · 1 property, Industry User

Industry User software only. The source shows dollars but does not name the dollar currency. Messaging, labor, taxes, payment fees and extras cost more.

Currency not confirmed; minimum bill

Price rules and property counts

Pricing Industry User lists $5 per property per month. The monthly minimum is $20. The plan lists schedules and mobile apps. It lists links to property management software. It also lists housekeeping, maintenance and custom inspections. Payroll and invoice reports are listed too. The Messaging Module costs extra: $2 per property per month. Extra usage may cost more. API Access is listed on Enterprise User. That plan needs a custom quote. These amounts do not give an all-in cost. Cleaning labor, taxes, payment-provider fees and other extras are separate.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setIndustry User minimum bill
CurrencyThe sources we reviewed do not confirm the currency.
Price periodPer month
Pricing and termsIndustry User lists $5/property/month. The monthly minimum is $20. Messaging costs an extra $2/property/month. Extra usage may cost more. API Access needs a custom Enterprise quote. Labor and taxes are separate. Payment-provider fees and other extras are separate too. This is not an all-in estimate.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Smart access

Smart access

RemoteLock

Access software for compatible smart locks.

Why consider itStart with your exact lock model and connection.

From $7.50 per door/month · PremiumPay monthly; commit for a full year
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RemoteLock pricing

Property counts and billing options

From $7.50 per door/month · Premium

Prices apply per door or lock. Your property count does not tell us the door count. Hardware, installation and software are separate.

Pay monthly; commit for a full year

Price rules and property counts

Pricing Vacation-rental Premium starts at $6 per door per month with yearly billing. The monthly billing panel lists $7.50 per door per month. Both require a full-year commitment. Enterprise starts at $12 with yearly billing or $15 with monthly billing. Enterprise+ needs a sales quote. These are starting software prices per door. They are not fixed prices per property or the full cost of an installed system. Check minimum charges, taxes, hardware, bridges and installation separately.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setPremium, per door
CurrencyUSD
Price periodPer month
Pricing and termsPremium software starts at $6 per door/month with yearly billing or $7.50 with monthly billing. Both require a full-year commitment. Enterprise starts at $12 with yearly billing or $15 with monthly billing. Enterprise+ needs a quote. These are not totals per property or for an installed system. Check minimum charges, taxes, hardware, bridges, installation and cancellation. Premium lists 150 guest codes with a 90-day duration.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Smart access

Lynx

Connected guest access and automation.

Why consider itCheck which hardware and property management tools connect.

Quote requiredHardware and setup affect quote
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Lynx pricing

Property counts and billing options

Quote required

Your chosen property count gives context. It is not a quote for an installed system or all your properties.

Hardware and setup affect quote

Price rules and property counts

Pricing: Ask for a quote. The Enterprise page we reviewed gives no numeric base price. The unit count, chosen modules, hardware, installation and setup can change the total. The quote sets the minimum property count and contract term.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setsoftware and selected add-ons
Pricing and termsAsk for a quote. The Enterprise page we reviewed gives no numeric base price. The unit count, modules, hardware, installation and setup affect the cost. The quote sets the minimum property count and contract term.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Smart access

PointCentral

Access and property automation.

Why consider itOwnerRez reports a 15-property minimum. Check if you qualify now.

Quote requiredCheck the current minimum for new customers
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PointCentral pricing

Property counts and billing options

Quote required

Your chosen property count gives context. It is not a quote for an installed system or all your properties.

Check the current minimum for new customers

Price rules and property counts

Pricing: Ask for a quote for setup and ongoing fees. The FAQ we reviewed does not confirm current rates. It does not confirm the full cost of ownership. You may be able to reuse equipment. This depends on the exact Z-Wave models it supports. Consider the hardware and the work to install it at each property. OwnerRez reports a 15-property minimum for new customers. Existing customers have an exception. The policy may change.

Plans, prices and rules
Plan or how the price is setsystem and installation
Pricing and termsAsk for a quote for setup and ongoing fees. We could not confirm the full cost. It depends on the supported Z-Wave equipment and fitting work you need. OwnerRez reports a 15-property minimum for new customers. Existing customers have an exception. Check whether that rule still applies to you.

Sources checked October 2, 2026. Ask the vendor for current prices, who qualifies and your final quote.

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Guest communication

Guesty Lite

4.5 / 5Out of 2,742 reviews
Guest communication

Properties: Guesty lists 1–3 listings. Another page says 5 or fewer. Ask Guesty how many your account can use.

Guesty Lite combines booking-site tools, messages, a shared calendar and tasks.

Standard Lite from USD 29/listing/month
Plan prices and conditions

Standard Lite from USD 29/listing/month

These are starting rates. Your total is not confirmed. The marketed range of 1-3 listings is not a firm limit.

This estimate covers one account for exactly 1 billable property. Module and occupancy rules still apply. It does not assume how many devices or messages you use.

Standard Lite: Price not confirmed

From USD 29/listing/month. Monthly advertised rate. These are starting rates. Your total is not confirmed. The advertised 1–3 listing range is not a firm limit.

This estimate covers one account for exactly 1 billable property. Module and occupancy rules still apply. It does not assume how many devices or messages you use.

LiteOptimizer: Price not confirmed

From USD 9/listing/month. Monthly advertised rate. Adds 1% per reservation. We could not confirm the exact yearly billing terms. These are starting rates. Your total is not confirmed. The advertised 1–3 listing range is not a firm limit.

This estimate covers one account for exactly 1 billable property. Module and occupancy rules still apply. It does not assume how many devices or messages you use.

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Guesty Pro

4.5 / 5Out of 2,742 reviews
Guest communication

Properties: Aimed at 4–199 listings. Ask the provider about account limits.

Guesty Pro combines booking-site tools, messages, a shared calendar and tasks.

Guesty Pro requires a quote
Plan prices and conditions

Guesty Pro requires a quote

Ask for a quote. You may pay per listing, a share of income or both. A minimum fee may apply. The advertised 4–199 listing range is not a firm limit.

This estimate covers one account for exactly 1 billable property. Module and occupancy rules still apply. It does not assume how many devices or messages you use.

Guesty Pro: Contact the provider for a quote

Ask for a quote. You may pay per listing, a share of income or both. A minimum fee may apply. The advertised 4–199 listing range is not a firm limit.

This estimate covers one account for exactly 1 billable property. Module and occupancy rules still apply. It does not assume how many devices or messages you use.

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Hospitable

4.2 / 5Out of 1,200 reviews
Guest communication

Properties: Essentials, Professional and Mogul list unlimited properties. Host allows up to two. We could not confirm an overall minimum.

Hospitable syncs booking-site calendars. It has a shared guest inbox and task rules triggered by bookings.

Plan: monthly total · USD 59
Plan prices and conditions
Prices and conditions
Plan or servicePrice or limit
Essentialsno base plan fee · USD 0
Hostmonthly total · USD 29
Professionalmonthly total · USD 59
Mogulmonthly total · USD 99

Essentials

Essentials Essentials has no base plan fee.

Optional Dynamic Pricing Optional Dynamic Pricing costs USD 15 per property each month after its separate trial.

Other costs Other paid tools and taxes may cost extra.

Essentials and Host and Professional and Mogul

Exactly 1 property with billable check-ins.

Host and Professional and Mogul

Price assumption This price assumes the selected properties have billable check-ins.

Base and extra properties The base fee is due even with no active properties. Extra active-property fees apply above the included count.

Included Dynamic Pricing Paid plans include Dynamic Pricing for their included properties.

Extra Dynamic Pricing fee When the active-property count exceeds the included count, extra properties using only Dynamic Pricing without check-ins cost USD 10 per month each.

Other costs Other tools and taxes may cost extra.

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MAKE THE PIECES WORK TOGETHER

Start with a set of tools.
Keep it simple.

Start with the jobs you need help with. Check your property management software first. See what it already does before you pay for another tool.

Explore a starter set of tools
  1. 01

    Your main tools

    Bookings, calendars and guest messages.

  2. 02

    The next job to solve

    Pricing, cleaning or access—start with the job you most need help with.

  3. 03

    Check the connections

    Check which tools connect, which plan you need and the full cost.

GET YOUR BEARINGS

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Do I need a PMS?

Understand what property management software does.

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PMS or channel manager?

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