Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
NextPax alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded NextPax alternative is Hosthub (2.4 GPA).
NextPax compared with 5 alternatives: Rentals United, Hosthub, Smily, Beds24 and BookingPal.
NextPax is a paid product, starting at $3.60 per unit or room / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextPaxThis tool | From $3.60/mo | No | Web |
| Rentals United | From $330/mo | No | Web |
| Hosthub | Free trial · from $21.6/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Smily | Paid | No | Web |
| Beds24 | Free trial · from €15.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BookingPal | From $3/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
NextPax starts at $3.60 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
BookingPal 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 NextPax
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).
Suits: Managers who already run a PMS and want more channels without migrating
Hosthub
Channel manager and PMS for vacation rentals, priced per rental
- Hosthub starts at $21.6 per rental / month for 1 rental, billed yearly ($27 billed monthly).
- Hosthub also covers shared inbox.
- Hosthub does not cover reports, which NextPax does.
Suits: Owners with one to a few rentals who mainly need reliable calendar sync
Smily
All-in-one vacation rental PMS, channel manager and payments
- Smily also covers tasks, shared inbox and email campaigns.
- Smily does not cover reports, which NextPax does.
Suits: Managers in Europe who want one system for PMS, channels and payments
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 shared inbox, invoicing and whatsApp messaging.
Suits: Owners and small hotels who want to pay only for the rooms they have
BookingPal
Channel distribution for vacation rentals, with or without a PMS
- BookingPal starts at $3 per unit / month, plus 1.5% on delivered bookings.
- BookingPal also covers calendar, shared inbox and review collection.
- BookingPal does not cover reports, which NextPax does.
Suits: Managers who keep their PMS and only want wider distribution
Limits worth knowing in NextPax
- A minimum monthly fee of $350 applies, which includes the first 50 units; the vendor says the plans are designed for 50 or more units.
- GDS connectivity, third-party platforms and payment providers can carry extra fees on top of the per-unit rate.
- It is infrastructure for businesses, not a tool for a single-host account; a customer success manager contacts you after sign-up.
- No free plan or free trial is listed on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NextPax?
The alternatives to NextPax in this directory are Rentals United, Hosthub, Smily, Beds24 and BookingPal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NextPax.
Is there a free alternative to NextPax?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Hosthub and Beds24 offer a free trial.
Which NextPax alternatives work on Android?
The NextPax listing does not include an Android app. Beds24 lists one.
Which NextPax alternatives work on iOS?
The NextPax listing does not include an iOS app. Beds24 lists 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.