Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Hospitable alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Hospitable alternative for most people is iGMS (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of vacation rental tools. The best free one is Uplisting (2.2 GPA).
Hospitable compared with 5 alternatives: iGMS, Uplisting, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu.
Hospitable has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25.52 per month for 1 property, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HospitableThis tool | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| iGMS | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Uplisting | Free plan · from $51/mo | Yes | 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
Hospitable starts at $25.52 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: iGMS.
Guesty starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Hospitable
iGMS
Short-term rental software with a pay-per-booked-night plan
- iGMS starts at $20 per property / month minimum, at $1 per booked night (FLEX).
- iGMS has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hospitable.
- iGMS also covers reports.
Suits: Airbnb hosts adding Vrbo and Booking.com who want one inbox
Uplisting
Short-term rental channel manager with flat or pay-per-booking plans
- Uplisting starts at $51 per month for up to 2 properties (Independent Host).
Suits: Hosts with seasonal bookings who would rather pay per booking than monthly
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway has no free plan, unlike Hospitable.
- Hostaway also covers reports and whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover tasks, which Hospitable 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hospitable.
- Guesty also covers reports.
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hospitable.
- Smoobu also covers invoicing and reports.
- Smoobu does not cover tasks and shared inbox, which Hospitable does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
Limits worth knowing in Hospitable
- Host is limited to 2 properties; beyond the included properties, each paid plan charges $10 to $30 per extra active property.
- Direct bookings are only on Professional and Mogul, at a 1% commission (Basic) or 4% plus 3% processing (Premium) per booking.
- Owner portals, owner statements and accounting integrations need the Mogul plan, which is sold through a demo.
- Essentials has AI and community support only; API access, integrations and smart devices need a paid plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hospitable?
The alternatives to Hospitable in this directory are iGMS, Uplisting, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hospitable.
Is there a free alternative to Hospitable?
Yes. Uplisting has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.