Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
iGMS alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best iGMS alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
iGMS compared with 5 alternatives: Hospitable, Uplisting, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu.
iGMS is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per property / month minimum, at $1 per booked night (FLEX). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iGMSThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | 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
iGMS starts at $20 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 iGMS
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 iGMS lacks.
- Hospitable does not cover reports, which iGMS does.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
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).
- Uplisting has a free plan, which iGMS lacks.
- Uplisting does not cover reports, which iGMS does.
Suits: Hosts with seasonal bookings who would rather pay per booking than monthly
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also covers whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover tasks, which iGMS 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).
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 covers invoicing.
- Smoobu does not cover tasks and shared inbox, which iGMS does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
Limits worth knowing in iGMS
- After the first property, iGMS charges only for properties booked at least once that month; listings on several sites count separately unless grouped.
- Annual plans under 10 properties are charged up front, and cancelling early switches you to monthly prices for the months used.
- Dynamic pricing on PRO+ is offered only in the US, Canada, Australia, Mexico, the UK and Spain.
- The site mentions a Free Plan pilot at $0 a month with a 4% fee on direct payments, but the pricing page does not offer it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to iGMS?
The alternatives to iGMS in this directory are Hospitable, Uplisting, Hostaway, Guesty and Smoobu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with iGMS.
Is there a free alternative to iGMS?
Yes. Hospitable and Uplisting have 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.