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BookingPal alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded BookingPal alternative is Beds24 (2.4 GPA).
BookingPal compared with 5 alternatives: Rentals United, Beds24, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu.
BookingPal is a paid product, starting at $3 per unit / month, plus 1.5% on delivered bookings. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BookingPalThis tool | From $3/mo | No | Web |
| Rentals United | From $330/mo | No | Web |
| Beds24 | Free trial · from €15.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Guesty | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Smoobu | Free trial · from €29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
BookingPal starts at $3 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Beds24 and Guesty score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BookingPal
Rentals United
Channel manager that connects your own PMS to 90+ booking sites
- Rentals United starts at $330 per month and up (Pro, 10-50 listings).
- Rentals United also covers reports.
- Rentals United does not cover calendar, shared inbox and review collection, which BookingPal does.
Suits: Managers who already run a PMS and want more channels without migrating
Beds24
Pay-as-you-go channel manager and PMS for rentals and small hotels
- Beds24 starts at €15.50 per month for 1 room, paid from prepaid credit.
- Beds24 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Beds24 also covers invoicing, reports and whatsApp messaging.
- Beds24 does not cover calendar and review collection, which BookingPal does.
Suits: Owners and small hotels who want to pay only for the rooms they have
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hostaway also covers reports and whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover calendar and review collection, which BookingPal does.
Suits: Property managers running a few to a few hundred short-term rental listings
Guesty
Property management software for short-term rental hosts and managers
- Guesty starts at $9 per listing / month, plus 1% per reservation (LiteOptimizer).
- Guesty also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Guesty also covers tasks and reports.
- Guesty does not cover calendar and review collection, which BookingPal does.
Suits: Property managers with dozens or hundreds of short-term rental listings
Smoobu
Vacation rental channel manager and booking system, priced by unit
- Smoobu starts at €29 per month for 1 unit, plus 0.9% per booking (Professional Flex).
- Smoobu also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Smoobu also covers invoicing and reports.
- Smoobu does not cover calendar, shared inbox and review collection, which BookingPal does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
Limits worth knowing in BookingPal
- Both plans add a share of bookings on top of the per-unit fee: 1.5% of delivered bookings on RevPAL, 1% of all bookings on RevPAL+.
- RevPAL only works with a PMS that integrates with BookingPal.
- Recommended rates, reservations and guest management, and review tools are RevPAL+ only.
- The pricing section mentions a setup fee for RevPAL+ that is waived with an Airbnb connection, but does not state the amount.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BookingPal?
The alternatives to BookingPal in this directory are Rentals United, Beds24, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BookingPal.
Is there a free alternative to BookingPal?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Beds24, Guesty and Smoobu offer a free trial.
Which BookingPal alternatives work on Android?
The BookingPal listing does not include an Android app. Beds24, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu list one.
Which BookingPal alternatives work on iOS?
The BookingPal listing does not include an iOS app. Beds24, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.