Alternatives · Vacation Rentals
Uplisting alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Uplisting alternative for most people is Hospitable (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of vacation rental tools. It's also the best free one.
Uplisting compared with 7 alternatives: Hostaway, Hospitable, Guesty, iGMS, OwnerRez and 2 more.
Uplisting has a free plan. Paid plans start at $51 per month for up to 2 properties (Independent Host). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UplistingThis tool | Free plan · from $51/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hostaway | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hospitable | Free plan · from $25.52/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Guesty | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| iGMS | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| OwnerRez | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Hostfully | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Smoobu | Free trial · from €29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Uplisting starts at $51 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: iGMS.
Hospitable, Guesty, OwnerRez and Smoobu start 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 Uplisting
Hostaway
Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for property managers
- Hostaway has no free plan, unlike Uplisting.
- Hostaway also covers reports and whatsApp messaging.
- Hostaway does not cover tasks, which Uplisting does.
Suits: Property managers running a few to a few hundred short-term rental listings
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).
Suits: Hosts who want a free plan that covers unlimited properties
Guesty
Property management software for short-term rental hosts and managers
- Guesty starts at $9 per listing / month, plus 1% per reservation (LiteOptimizer).
- Guesty has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Uplisting.
- Guesty also covers reports.
Suits: Property managers with dozens or hundreds of short-term rental listings
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Uplisting.
- iGMS also covers reports.
Suits: Airbnb hosts adding Vrbo and Booking.com who want one inbox
OwnerRez
Vacation rental software priced per property, channel manager included
- OwnerRez starts at $40 per month for 1 property, billed monthly.
- OwnerRez has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Uplisting.
- OwnerRez lists no iOS and Android apps, which Uplisting has.
- OwnerRez also covers reports.
- OwnerRez does not cover tasks, which Uplisting does.
Suits: Owners and managers who want to pay only for the properties and features they use
Hostfully
Vacation rental property management software and digital guidebooks
- Hostfully has no free plan, unlike Uplisting.
- Hostfully also covers reports.
Suits: Property managers growing a short-term or mid-term rental portfolio
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Uplisting.
- Smoobu also covers invoicing and reports.
- Smoobu does not cover tasks and shared inbox, which Uplisting does.
Suits: Hosts in Europe with a few apartments, guest houses or B&Bs
Limits worth knowing in Uplisting
- Independent Host is capped at 4 properties, Pay As You Go at 10, and portfolios over 40 properties are priced by the sales team.
- Add-ons are priced in pounds so far: client statements and portal from £40 a month (£8 per listing), Protect deposits £4 per listing, ID checks £1.25 each.
- On Independent Host and Operator, AI use beyond 100 actions a month is a £49-a-month add-on.
- Annual billing is offered only on Operator and Manager.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Uplisting?
The alternatives to Uplisting in this directory are Hostaway, Hospitable, Guesty, iGMS, OwnerRez, Hostfully and Smoobu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Uplisting.
Is there a free alternative to Uplisting?
Yes. Hospitable has 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.