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Hostaway
All-in-one vacation rental software with 100+ booking channel integrations.
About Hostaway
Hostaway is cloud-based vacation rental management software for hosts and professional short-term rental management companies. Its channel manager connects to 100+ OTA platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, layered with a PMS, unified guest messaging, automated task management, review management, and pricing and revenue optimization tools. The recently launched AI CoHost assistant automates guest communication. Hostaway is an Airbnb Preferred Partner, Vrbo Elite Partner, and Booking.com Premier Partner; pricing is tailored to listing count through a demo process rather than published tiers.
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✓ Pros
✓Very broad OTA coverage with top-tier partner status on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com
✓Strong automation and a large integrations marketplace
✓Highly rated on review platforms (4.8 stars on Capterra and G2 per its site)
✗ Cons
✗No published pricing; quotes depend on listing count
✗Aimed at multi-listing operators, so single-listing hosts are pushed to a separate path
✗Short-term rental focus only
Who This Is For
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Hostaway Features
✦ Channel Manager
Sync availability, rates, and bookings across 100+ channels including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.
✦ Booking Synchronization
Real-time reservation sync to prevent double bookings.
✦ Unified Messaging & Automation
Automated guest communication and messaging across all channels in one inbox.
✦ AI CoHost
AI assistant that handles guest conversations and routine responses.
✦ Review Management
Monitor and respond to reviews across booking channels.
✦ Task Management
Automated scheduling of cleaning and operational tasks.
✦ Pricing & Revenue Tools
Dynamic pricing and revenue optimization for nightly rates.
Hostaway FAQ
How much does Hostaway cost?
Hostaway does not publish pricing; it is quote-based. Contact the vendor for a quote.
Who is Hostaway for?
Hostaway is built for Vacation Rental Managers, Short-Term Rental Hosts, Property Management Companies, working with short-term rental, vacation rental properties.
What are alternatives to Hostaway?
Popular property management alternatives include Buildium, HappyCo, Hightower.
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