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Rentals United alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Rentals United alternative is KrossBooking (2.6 GPA).
Rentals United compared with 5 alternatives: KrossBooking, BookingPal, Beds24, Hostaway and Guesty.
Rentals United is a paid product, starting at $330 per month and up (Pro, 10-50 listings). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentals UnitedThis tool | From $330/mo | No | Web |
| KrossBooking | Free trial · from €4/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BookingPal | From $3/mo | No | Web |
| Beds24 | Free trial · from €15.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Guesty | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Rentals United starts at $330 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: KrossBooking, Beds24 and Guesty.
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 Rentals United
KrossBooking
Property management with channel manager and booking engine
- KrossBooking starts at €4 per room or apartment / month.
- KrossBooking also lists iOS and Android apps.
- KrossBooking also covers calendar and invoicing.
- KrossBooking does not cover reports, which Rentals United does.
Suits: Small hotels, B&Bs and holiday-apartment operators in Europe
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 Rentals United does.
Suits: Managers who keep their PMS and only want wider distribution
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
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hostaway also covers shared inbox and whatsApp messaging.
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Guesty also covers tasks and shared inbox.
Suits: Property managers with dozens or hundreds of short-term rental listings
Limits worth knowing in Rentals United
- Pro starts at $330 a month and is aimed at 10-50 listings, so it is a poor fit for a single property.
- Scale and Enterprise have no published price; both are quoted by the sales team.
- It is a distribution layer, not a full PMS; the vendor expects you to keep your own PMS.
- Screen & Protect, the Website Builder, Elevate and Google Redirects are add-ons whose prices are not shown on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Rentals United?
The alternatives to Rentals United in this directory are KrossBooking, BookingPal, Beds24, Hostaway and Guesty. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rentals United.
Is there a free alternative to Rentals United?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. KrossBooking, Beds24 and Guesty offer a free trial.
Which Rentals United alternatives work on Android?
The Rentals United listing does not include an Android app. KrossBooking, Beds24, Hostaway and Guesty list one.
Which Rentals United alternatives work on iOS?
The Rentals United listing does not include an iOS app. KrossBooking, Beds24, Hostaway and Guesty list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.