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Hostaway
All-in-one vacation rental software for professional hosts
At a glance
Updated 2026-04-18The automation layer for operators scaling past 10 listings
Best for: Operators running 10 to 100 listings who want one platform to replace three
Pricing
Contact sales • No free trial
What Hostaway actually is
Hostaway is a property management platform built for short-term rental operators running 10 to 100+ listings. It covers channel management, automation, guest communication, dynamic pricing integrations, and a white-labeled direct booking site.
Core features
- Channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia
- Unified guest inbox across all platforms
- Automation rules for check-in messages and reviews
- Dynamic pricing integrations with PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, Beyond
- White-label direct booking website builder
- Owner portal with owner statements
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Open API and Zapier integration
Pros
- Strong integration ecosystem across the STR stack
- Reliable automation engine with flexible rule builder
- Well-regarded mobile app for on-the-go management
Cons
- Pricing is opaque until you talk to sales
- Steeper learning curve than lightweight competitors
- Entry price is higher than budget-friendly alternatives
Best for
Operators running 10 to 100 listings who want one platform to replace three
Not for
Hobbyist hosts with 1-3 listings on a tight budget
Is Hostaway right for you?
Honest per-segment take. Click any card for the full breakdown.
1–5 listings
Small portfolios
Hostaway targets 10+ listing operators — the quote-only sales process, setup fees, and per-listing cost make it a poor fit for 1–5 properties.
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5–20 listings
Mid-sized portfolios
Hostaway starts to make sense at 10+ listings, but operators in the 5–9 range may find the onboarding investment and opaque pricing harder to justify.
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20–100 listings
Large portfolios
Hostaway's sweet spot runs right through your size. Its stated bestFor is 10–100 listings, and the platform's pricing, reporting, and integrations depth all scale cleanly to 100.
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Airbnb primary
Airbnb-first hosts
Airbnb Preferred Partner with strong messaging automation, but the platform's breadth and cost are hard to justify if Airbnb is your only serious channel.
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Vrbo primary
Vrbo-first hosts
One of few property management platforms with Vrbo Preferred Partner status, but the full platform is more than most Vrbo-primary hosts need.
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3+ channels
Multi-channel operators
This is Hostaway's sweet spot — 8 direct channels including Expedia, Agoda, and HomeToGo, plus the only property management platform with preferred status on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.
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