Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Boom alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Boom alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Boom compared with 5 alternatives: Hospitable, Hostaway, Guesty, Hostfully and Smoobu.
Boom is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per listing / month (Boom Host). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoomThis tool | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Guesty | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostfully | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Smoobu | Free trial · from €29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Boom starts at $30 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Hospitable and Guesty.
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 Boom
Hospitable
Guest messaging, channel sync and operations for short-term rentals
- Hospitable starts at $25.52 per month for 1 property, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Hospitable has a free plan, which Boom lacks.
- Hospitable also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hospitable also covers tasks and shared inbox.
- Hospitable does not cover workflow automation, AI agents, reports and trust accounting, which Boom does.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hostaway also covers shared inbox and whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and trust accounting, which Boom 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 shared inbox.
- Guesty does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and trust accounting, which Boom does.
Suits: Property managers with dozens or hundreds of short-term rental listings
Hostfully
Vacation rental property management software and digital guidebooks
- Hostfully also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hostfully also covers tasks and shared inbox.
- Hostfully does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and trust accounting, which Boom does.
Suits: Property managers growing a short-term or mid-term rental portfolio
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.
- Smoobu does not cover workflow automation, AI agents and trust accounting, which Boom does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
Limits worth knowing in Boom
- The flat $30 price applies only to Boom Host; the 20+ listing product has no published price.
- The listing count, not team size, decides which product you buy, and a move to AI-PMS is needed at 20 listings.
- Boom Host's feature list on the pricing page is short and does not mention a channel manager; that comes with AI-PMS.
- The site gives a first-month-free offer but does not state a cancellation or minimum-term policy on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Boom?
The alternatives to Boom in this directory are Hospitable, Hostaway, Guesty, Hostfully and Smoobu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Boom.
Is there a free alternative to Boom?
Yes. Hospitable has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Boom alternatives work on Android?
The Boom listing does not include an Android app. Hospitable, Hostaway, Guesty, Hostfully and Smoobu list one.
Which Boom alternatives work on iOS?
The Boom listing does not include an iOS app. Hospitable, Hostaway, Guesty, Hostfully 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.