Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Touch Stay alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Touch Stay alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Touch Stay compared with 3 alternatives: Chekin, Enso Connect and Hospitable.
Touch Stay is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per year for 1 property, billed annually ($12.50 billed monthly). 1 of the 3 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touch StayThis tool | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Chekin | Free trial · from €3.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Enso Connect | From $16/mo | No | Web |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Touch Stay starts at $8.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Hospitable scores higher without starting lower. Chekin 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 Touch Stay
Chekin
Online guest check-in, ID checks and legal reporting for rentals
- Chekin starts at €3.95 per property / month, from.
- Chekin also covers shared inbox and invoicing.
- Chekin does not cover help center, chatbots and qR codes, which Touch Stay does.
Suits: Managers in Southern Europe who must report guests to authorities
Enso Connect
AI guest messaging, check-in and upsells for rentals and hotels
- Enso Connect starts at $16 per unit / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), 5 unit minimum.
- Enso Connect also covers shared inbox, AI support agent and whatsApp messaging.
- Enso Connect does not cover help center and qR codes, which Touch Stay does.
Suits: Managers who already run a PMS and want AI to handle guest messages
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 Touch Stay lacks.
- Hospitable also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hospitable also covers tasks, shared inbox and channel manager.
- Hospitable does not cover help center, chatbots and qR codes, which Touch Stay does.
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
Limits worth knowing in Touch Stay
- Pricing is per property and the page shows it through a calculator; larger portfolios above 300 properties get a quote.
- The web guidebook is the only platform listed; no dedicated apps are mentioned.
- The site advertises free guidebook creation, but the pricing page lists no separate free plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Touch Stay?
The alternatives to Touch Stay in this directory are Chekin, Enso Connect and Hospitable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Touch Stay.
Is there a free alternative to Touch Stay?
Yes. Hospitable has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Touch Stay alternatives work on Android?
The Touch Stay listing does not include an Android app. Hospitable lists one.
Which Touch Stay alternatives work on iOS?
The Touch Stay listing does not include an iOS app. Hospitable 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.