Small hosts need software that saves time without enterprise pricing. This is a template roundup: rankings below are placeholders until we verify each product. [VERIFY]
Our picks at a glance
| Feature | Hospitable | Lodgify | Hostaway | Guesty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | [VERIFY] Small hosts focused on automation | [VERIFY] Hosts who want a direct-booking website | Growing managers with several listings | Hosts starting small who want to grow into a full PMS |
| Starting price | [VERIFY] price | [VERIFY] price | [VERIFY] price | From $9/mo |
| Audience | Short-term rental hosts | Short-term rental hosts | Short-term rental hosts | Short-term rental hosts |
| Visit Hospitable (opens in a new tab) | Visit Lodgify (opens in a new tab) | Visit Hostaway (opens in a new tab) | Visit Guesty (opens in a new tab) |
Prices checked on [VERIFY date], may change. Amounts shown in US dollars (USD).
How we chose
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The best options
1. Hospitable
1. Hospitable
Best for: [VERIFY] Small hosts focused on automation
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2. Lodgify
2. Lodgify
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3. Hostaway
3. Hostaway
Best for: Growing managers with several listings
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4. Guesty
4. Guesty
Best for: Hosts starting small who want to grow into a full PMS
Starting price: From $9/mo
Pros
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Cons
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Frequently asked questions
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