Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Hosty alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Hosty alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Hosty compared with 5 alternatives: Hospitable, Hostex, Smoobu, iGMS and Hostaway.
Hosty is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per active listing / month. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HostyThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostex | Free trial · from $4.9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Smoobu | Free trial · from €29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| iGMS | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Hosty starts at $10 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.
Hospitable and iGMS score higher without starting lower. Hostex 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 Hosty
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 Hosty lacks.
- Hospitable also covers tasks.
- Hospitable does not cover calendar, workflow automation and reports, which Hosty does.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
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 lists no iOS and Android apps, which Hosty has.
- Hostex also covers tasks.
- Hostex does not cover calendar, workflow automation and reports, which Hosty does.
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 covers invoicing.
- Smoobu does not cover calendar, shared inbox and workflow automation, which Hosty does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
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 also covers tasks.
- iGMS does not cover calendar and workflow automation, which Hosty does.
Suits: Airbnb hosts adding Vrbo and Booking.com who want one inbox
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also covers whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover calendar and workflow automation, which Hosty does.
Suits: Property managers running a few to a few hundred short-term rental listings
Limits worth knowing in Hosty
- Built mainly around Airbnb; other platforms connect through the channel manager.
- The price is per active, listed listing, so it rises with each listing you add.
- Cancelling is done by emailing the vendor and takes effect on the next billing date.
- The pricing page marks tier features with icons that are not readable as text, so check which tier includes the tools you need.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hosty?
The alternatives to Hosty in this directory are Hospitable, Hostex, Smoobu, iGMS and Hostaway. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hosty.
Is there a free alternative to Hosty?
Yes. Hospitable has a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.