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How we reviewBy STRStack · Last updated 2026-04-20

Kigo for small portfolios (1–5 listings)

Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.

Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)

Consider alternatives

Kigo's per-booking commissions and minimum fees make it expensive relative to simpler tools at 1–5 listings.

What might bite you

  • Pricing is consistently noted as high for smaller businesses
  • Per-booking commission charged even on direct bookings and cancellations
  • Technical complexity with 3.7/5 ease-of-use is overkill for a small portfolio

Best-for-you alternatives at this size

  • Beds24 Great fit

    If you run 1–5 rentals and want a combined PMS + channel manager without a monthly floor, Beds24's per-rental pricing is hard to beat.

    From €15.90/listing • No free trial · Unusually cheap, unusually programmable — if you can stomach the UI

  • Hospitable Great fit

    Purpose-built for this size; automation-first messaging and a low learning curve at a price that still makes sense.

    From $0 • Free trial · The simplest path to fully automated guest messaging

  • Hostex Great fit

    If you run 2–50 listings and want one tool to handle channels, messaging, and a direct booking site for under $10/property/mo, Hostex is one of the cheapest credible options.

    From $4.9/listing • Free trial · Cheapest credible all-in-one PMS with no booking fees, if you can tolerate a dated UI

Still think Kigo is right for you?

From $59/mo • Free trial