Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Hosthub alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Hosthub alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Hosthub compared with 8 alternatives: Hostex, Smoobu, Beds24, Rentals United, Hospitable and 3 more.
Hosthub is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $21.6 per rental / month for 1 rental, billed yearly ($27 billed monthly). 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HosthubThis tool | Free trial · from $21.6/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Hostex | Free trial · from $4.9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Smoobu | Free trial · from €29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Beds24 | Free trial · from €15.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rentals United | From $330/mo | No | Web |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Host Tools | Free trial · from $28/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostbuddy | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| NextPax | From $3.60/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Hosthub starts at $21.60 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Hostex, Beds24, Hostbuddy and NextPax start 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 Hosthub
Hostex
Low-cost channel manager and PMS for short-term rentals
- Hostex starts at $4.9 per property / month, shown on the yearly view.
- Hostex also covers tasks.
Suits: Individual hosts with one or two listings who want a low per-property price
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 shared inbox, which Hosthub does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
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.
Suits: Owners and small hotels who want to pay only for the rooms they have
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 shared inbox, which Hosthub does.
Suits: Managers who already run a PMS and want more channels without migrating
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 Hosthub lacks.
- Hospitable also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hospitable also covers tasks.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
Host Tools
Guest messaging, calendar sync and direct booking for short-term hosts
- Host Tools starts at $28 per month for 1 listing, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly).
- Host Tools also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Host Tools also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Hosts with a handful of listings who mainly need messaging automation
Hostbuddy
AI guest messaging for vacation rental hosts, connected to your PMS
- Hostbuddy starts at $7 per property / month, billed monthly.
- Hostbuddy also covers chat assistant and chatbots.
- Hostbuddy does not cover channel manager, which Hosthub does.
Suits: Hosts who want guest questions answered around the clock
NextPax
Channel connectivity layer for property managers and PMS builders
- NextPax starts at $3.60 per unit or room / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
- NextPax also covers reports.
- NextPax does not cover shared inbox, which Hosthub does.
Suits: Property managers with 50 or more units who want many channels through one connection
Limits worth knowing in Hosthub
- Pro adds 0.7% of net booking value on top of the per-rental fee.
- The AI co-host is listed under Pro, not Standard.
- The Revenue Booster (75 USD per property per channel), website builder (799 USD) and booking engine (599 USD) are separate paid services.
- The pricing page loads its figures with JavaScript; the tier prices here were read from the script the page uses, and Pro's own per-rental figure was not.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hosthub?
The alternatives to Hosthub in this directory are Hostex, Smoobu, Beds24, Rentals United, Hospitable, Host Tools, Hostbuddy and NextPax. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hosthub.
Is there a free alternative to Hosthub?
Yes. Hospitable has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hosthub alternatives work on Android?
The Hosthub listing does not include an Android app. Smoobu, Beds24, Hospitable and Host Tools list one.
Which Hosthub alternatives work on iOS?
The Hosthub listing does not include an iOS app. Smoobu, Beds24, Hospitable and Host Tools list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.