10 Best Vacation Rental Software of 2026

This list is for short-term rental hosts and small property managers choosing a channel manager or PMS that syncs Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, and comparing vendors that charge per listing with those that charge per booked night or a share of bookings. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 tools in November 2026. Rankozo weights value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%. Starting prices are the cheapest paid plan in USD as printed on the vendor's pricing page on the check date. Lodgify, Smoobu and Uplisting showed prices only in EUR or GBP from our location and Hostaway does not publish prices, so those four are marked pending.

1. 01Top value

   

   Hospitable

   8.9/10

   Short-term rental software with a free multi-channel plan and paid tiers that add automation, direct bookings and owner tools.

   Price

   $25.52per month, 1 property included

   Free Essentials plan; Host from $25.52 a month on annual billing with 1 property included and $10 per extra property

   “Essentials No monthly fee Host $ 25.52 /month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   9.2

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.8

   Best forHosts with one or two listings who want a free channel sync now and low-cost automation later.

   Hospitable ranks first on value because its Essentials plan costs nothing and still syncs Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and Agoda with a unified inbox, calendar and scheduled guest messages for an unlimited number of properties. When you want automation, the Host plan is $25.52 a month on annual billing with one property included and $10 for a second, and it adds automated messaging and dynamic pricing at no extra charge. Professional, at $51.92 a month with two properties included, adds a direct booking website, smart lock and thermostat automations and Google Vacation Rentals. Mogul, at $87.12 with three included, adds owner statements, payouts and accounting. The catches are in the fees and caps: Host stops at two properties, custom upsells carry a 7% to 10% processing fee, and free accounts get AI chat and community support only. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓The Essentials plan has no monthly fee and no property cap
   • ✓Paid plans include one to three properties before per-property charges start
   • ✓Annual billing saves 12% and every plan can be tried free for 14 days

   • ✕The Host plan tops out at 2 properties
   • ✕Custom upsells carry a 7% to 10% processing fee
   • ✕Free-plan support is limited to AI chat and the community

   Free plan:

   Essentials, unlimited properties

   Host plan:

   $25.52 a month annual, 1 property included

   Extra property:

   $10 on Host, $15 on Professional, $30 on Mogul

   Channels:

   Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda

   Bottom line: Hospitable is the cheapest way for a small host to sync several channels, since the base plan is free and the first paid tier costs about $26 a month. Growing managers should price the per-property charges on Professional and Mogul before they commit.

   Visit hospitable.com ↗

2. 02

   

   OwnerRez

   8.7/10

   Vacation rental software priced per account on a sliding property scale, with channel management, agreements and team logins included.

   Price

   $40per month for 1 property

   $40 a month for 1 property, on a sliding per-property scale; premium features extra

   “For properties : $ 40 /month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   9.0

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.7

   Best forOwners and small managers who want deep booking tools with no booking fees or commissions.

   OwnerRez sits second because it includes more than most rivals in its base price and charges no commission on bookings. One property costs $40 a month and five cost $88, on a sliding scale that lowers the per-property rate as you add units. That price covers direct API channel management with Vrbo, Airbnb, Booking.com and Google Vacation Rentals, unlimited team logins, an owner and cleaner portal, and rental agreements with signed PDFs. OwnerRez also states that bookings, emails, payments and widgets are unlimited on every account, with no guest or per-booking fees. The trade-off is that several tools many hosts want are sold as premium features: owner statements and commission accounting, QuickBooks sync, hosted websites, the WordPress plugin, SMS and the Rezzy AI assistant. There is no contract, and the 14-day trial does not bill for premium features you test. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓No commissions, guest fees or per-booking fees
   • ✓No contract or minimum term
   • ✓Pricing is per account, so extra users cost nothing

   • ✕Hosted websites, QuickBooks and owner accounting are paid premium features
   • ✕No free plan
   • ✕The settings depth takes longer to learn than simpler hosting tools

   1 property:

   $40 a month

   5 properties:

   $88 a month

   Free trial:

   14 days

   Booking fees:

   None

   Bottom line: OwnerRez gives hosts a full booking platform with no per-booking fees from $40 a month. Budget for premium features if you need owner accounting or a hosted website.

   Visit ownerrez.com ↗

3. 03

   

   Guesty

   8.6/10

   Property management platform with a per-listing Lite plan for small hosts and a quoted Pro plan for managers.

   Price

   $9per listing per month

   Guesty Lite from $9 per listing per month; Pro priced by quote

   “Guesty Lite starts at $9 per listing per month, with a 14-day free trial.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   8.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forHosts with one to three listings who expect to grow into a larger management business on the same system.

   Guesty publishes the lowest per-listing price here: Guesty Lite starts at $9 per listing per month with a 14-day free trial. Lite is built for one to three listings and covers the channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, a multi-calendar, a unified inbox with ReplyAI drafts, automated cleaning tasks and guest messages, and a direct booking site with no percentage-based fees. Its main advantage is the upgrade path. Pro, for 4 to 199 listings, adds sync with more than 60 channels, an owners portal and revenue management, and Guesty says you move to it without migrating. The weakness for a price-focused buyer is that Pro is quote only, and the PriceOptimizer dynamic pricing tool, damage protection, LocksManager and GuestVerify screening are add-ons. It ranks below OwnerRez because the base plan is narrower. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓The lowest published per-listing price in this list
   • ✓Moving from Lite to Pro needs no migration
   • ✓Automated cleaning tasks and guest messages on every plan

   • ✕Lite is aimed at 1 to 3 listings and three main channels
   • ✕Pro and Enterprise prices are only available by quote
   • ✕Pricing, damage protection and smart lock tools are add-ons

   Lite:

   From $9 per listing per month, 1 to 3 listings

   Pro:

   Quote, 4 to 199 listings

   Channels:

   3 on Lite, 60+ on Pro

   Free trial:

   14 days

   Bottom line: Guesty Lite is the cheapest per-listing entry point at $9 a month and grows into a full management platform. Get a Pro quote early if you plan to pass three listings.

   Visit guesty.com ↗

4. 04

   

   Hostfully

   8.2/10

   Vacation rental property management software priced per property plus a platform fee, with guidebooks and devices as add-ons.

   Price

   $15per property per month plus platform fee

   Growth from $15 per property per month plus a platform fee; Pro from $25

   “Starting at $ 15 per property per month + platform fee” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   8.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forProperty managers with up to 50 listings who want 24/7 support and a direct booking site.

   Hostfully lists its Growth plan from $15 per property per month plus a platform fee, for portfolios of 1 to 50 listings. Growth includes the full property management system, a mobile app and 24/7 customer support, but it also charges a 1% payment gateway fee and a 0.85% fee on direct bookings, so part of the cost scales with booking revenue. Pro starts at $25 per property per month plus the platform fee and removes both of those fees, and adds a dedicated customer success manager and extra onboarding. The product covers a channel manager, central calendar, direct booking site, unified inbox with InboxAI, owner dashboard and task management, and Hostfully's digital guidebooks are sold as an add-on. It scores lower on value because the platform fee is not printed on the pricing page. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓24/7 customer support on the entry plan
   • ✓Pro removes the payment gateway fee and direct booking commission
   • ✓Preferred, Premier and Elite partner status with Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com

   • ✕The platform fee is not published
   • ✕Growth charges a 1% payment gateway fee and a 0.85% direct booking fee
   • ✕Buying starts with a demo rather than self-serve signup

   Growth:

   From $15 per property per month, 1 to 50 listings

   Pro:

   From $25 per property per month, 1 to 199 listings

   Growth fees:

   1% gateway, 0.85% direct booking

   Enterprise:

   200+ listings, volume pricing

   Bottom line: Hostfully suits managers who want strong support and a direct booking site for about $15 a property. Ask for the platform fee and compare Growth's booking fees with the Pro plan.

   Visit hostfully.com ↗

5. 05

   

   iGMS

   8.1/10

   Short-term rental software with a pay-per-booked-night FLEX plan and per-property PRO plans.

   Price

   $20minimum per property per month, then $1 per booked night

   FLEX at $1 per booked night with a $20 per property monthly minimum; PRO from $38 per property per month billed annually

   “FLEX Minimum $20 per property/mo* $1 USD per booked night 0% booking fee” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.0

   Best forSeasonal hosts who want to pay only when nights are booked.

   iGMS is the clearest usage-based option here. FLEX costs $1 per booked night with a minimum of $20 per property per month and no booking fee, which suits hosts whose calendars empty out in the off season. PRO starts at $38 per property per month on annual billing for one property, or $48 monthly, and the per-property rate drops with volume to $11.35 at 20 properties on the annual plan. PRO adds AI-driven replies, a bookable website, brand management and an owner portal. PRO+ adds dynamic pricing in the US, Canada, Australia, Mexico, the UK and Spain, plus a cash flow report, owner statements and an AI agent. iGMS says that after the first property you pay only for properties once they receive reservations. The drawbacks: Expedia and TripAdvisor connect by iCal rather than API, and phone support is upon request. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓FLEX ties cost to booked nights, with no booking fee
   • ✓Per-property PRO rates fall as you add properties
   • ✓After the first property, you pay only for properties that receive reservations

   • ✕The FLEX plan has a $20 per property monthly minimum
   • ✕Expedia and TripAdvisor connect by iCal only
   • ✕Phone support and the open API are upon request

   FLEX:

   $1 per booked night, $20 minimum per property

   PRO, 1 property:

   $38 annual or $48 monthly

   PRO+, 1 property:

   $56 annual or $69 monthly

   PRO, 20 properties:

   $11.35 per property, annual

   Bottom line: iGMS is the pick for hosts who want cost tied to booked nights. On a busy calendar, compare FLEX against the PRO per-property rate.

   Visit igms.com ↗

6. 06

   

   Tokeet

   8.0/10

   Vacation rental channel manager and PMS priced per rental on a falling scale, with no booking or usage fees.

   Price

   $15.99per rental per month, billed yearly

   $15.99 per rental for 1 to 5 rentals, falling to $2.39 per rental above 300, with yearly payments

   “1 - 5 $15.99 For each rental” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   15 days

   Value (40%)

   8.6

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.4

   Best forManagers of 6 to 100 units who want a low per-rental rate and unlimited users.

   Tokeet prices strictly per rental and lowers the rate at each tier, so it gets cheaper per unit faster than most tools here. With yearly payments, which Tokeet says save 20%, rentals one to five cost $15.99 each, six to fifteen cost $12.79, 31 to 50 cost $8.31, and anything above 300 costs $2.39 each. Every plan lists the reservation manager, channel manager, mobile app, website builder, payment gateways, integrations, custom branding and unlimited users, and Tokeet states there are no booking or usage fees. The 15-day trial needs no credit card, and the pricing page also says a free plan exists, though it does not list that plan's limits. Tokeet ranks behind iGMS and Hostfully on features, because the published plan lists less operations detail such as cleaning, owner statements and AI messaging. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓No booking or usage fees
   • ✓Per-rental price drops at each volume tier
   • ✓15-day free trial with no credit card

   • ✕The pricing page does not spell out the free plan's limits
   • ✕Tier rates assume yearly payments, which save 20%
   • ✕Fewer built-in operations tools than the top picks

   1 to 5 rentals:

   $15.99 per rental

   6 to 15 rentals:

   $12.79 per rental

   31 to 50 rentals:

   $8.31 per rental

   301+ rentals:

   $2.39 per rental

   Bottom line: Tokeet is a low-cost channel manager for portfolios past a handful of units, with no booking fees. Confirm what the free plan covers before relying on it.

   Visit tokeet.com ↗

7. 07

   

   Lodgify

   7.9/10

   Vacation rental software with a channel manager, website builder and four flat plans that charge no booking fee.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   7 days

   Value (40%)

   7.6

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forHosts who want a no-code direct booking website alongside channel sync.

   Lodgify is built around the direct booking website. Its Basic plan covers a unified calendar for Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, an AI-powered unified inbox and self-onboarding. Starter adds the no-code website builder and booking widget, custom rates and secure payments, booking reports, co-host access and 1:1 onboarding. Professional adds automated messages, a Google Vacation Rentals listing and phone support, and Ultimate adds task management, check-in automation, owner statements, guest invoices, a guest mobile app and a free Turno subscription for turnovers. Every plan has a 0% booking fee, and dynamic pricing is free for three months on the lower tiers and included on the upper ones. From our location the pricing page shows euros only, so we could not confirm a USD price, which keeps it below the tools with verified prices. The trial is 7 days with no credit card. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓0% booking fee on every plan
   • ✓Dynamic pricing included on Professional and Ultimate
   • ✓1:1 onboarding with a product expert from Starter

   • ✕Pricing shows in EUR from our location, so the USD price is unconfirmed
   • ✕The website builder is not in the Basic plan
   • ✕The free trial is 7 days, shorter than most here

   Plans:

   Basic, Starter, Professional, Ultimate

   Booking fee:

   0% on all plans

   Free trial:

   7 days, no card

   Billing:

   Monthly, yearly or bi-yearly

   Bottom line: Lodgify is a sensible choice if a branded booking site matters as much as channel sync. Check the USD price on Lodgify's site for your plan.

   Visit lodgify.com ↗

8. 08

   

   Smoobu

   7.8/10

   Channel manager and booking system priced by unit, with a commission option and prepaid plans billed in euros.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   7.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forEuropean hosts who want a simple channel manager and are fine paying in EUR.

   Smoobu keeps things simple: one Professional product with all core features, sold either as Professional Flex with a 0.9% booking fee or as Professional Prepaid with no booking fee, plus a Pro+ tier. Smoobu says a single unit starts from €28 a month and each additional unit from €9.60. The included tools cover the channel manager with price sync, a booking website, a booking system with Stripe and PayPal, online check-in, a guest guide, guest CRM, statistics and full API access. Pro+ adds dynamic pricing, prioritized support, e-invoicing and two write-access accounts. The pricing page states that all subscriptions are billed in EUR and that USD prices shown are estimates, so we list the USD price as pending. It ranks below Lodgify because it lists fewer operations and owner tools. The trial runs 14 days and needs no credit card. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓All core features are included in the Professional plans
   • ✓Choice between a 0.9% booking fee plan and 0% fee prepaid plans
   • ✓14-day free trial with no credit card

   • ✕All subscriptions are billed in EUR, so USD prices are estimates
   • ✕The biggest discounts need a yearly or two-year prepayment
   • ✕Fewer owner and team tools than the larger platforms

   Billing currency:

   EUR

   Flex plan:

   0.9% booking fee

   Prepaid plans:

   0% booking fee

   Free trial:

   14 days, no card

   Bottom line: Smoobu is a straightforward channel manager for small hosts, especially in Europe. US hosts should expect a EUR charge and possible card conversion fees.

   Visit smoobu.com ↗

9. 09

   

   Uplisting

   7.7/10

   Short-term rental software with flat per-property plans and a Pay As You Go option charged as a booking commission.

   Price

   Check price

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   7.2

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forSeasonal hosts with up to 10 properties who prefer a commission to a monthly fee.

   Uplisting is the main option here that can be priced on booking revenue. Its Pay As You Go option has no monthly fee and charges a 3% commission on each booking instead, for portfolios of up to 10 properties, so months with no bookings cost nothing. The flat plans start with Independent Host for up to 4 properties, which includes all channels, a unified inbox, automated messaging, a basic direct booking site, SMS, 100 AI actions a month, full REST API and MCP access and free onboarding. Operator adds smart locks, security deposits and Google Vacation Rentals, and Manager includes every feature, including owner statements and AirDNA dynamic pricing. Each plan has a monthly floor, and you pay the higher of that floor or the per-property rate. Prices showed in GBP from our location, so the USD figure is pending, which lowers the value score. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Pay As You Go charges no monthly fee for up to 10 properties
   • ✓No contract or notice period
   • ✓Free 1:1 onboarding on the entry plan

   • ✕Pay As You Go takes 3% of each booking
   • ✕Pricing shows in GBP by default, so the USD price is unconfirmed
   • ✕Each plan has a monthly floor above the per-property rate

   Pay As You Go:

   No monthly fee, 3% per booking, up to 10 properties

   Independent Host:

   Up to 4 properties

   Free trial:

   14 days, no card

   Contract:

   None

   Bottom line: Uplisting suits hosts who want to pay only when they earn, through a 3% booking commission. Above a few bookings a month, compare that with a flat plan.

   Visit uplisting.io ↗

10. 10

    

    Hostaway

    7.6/10

    Vacation rental PMS and channel manager for professional managers, sold through a quote based on listing count.

    Price

    Check price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

    US price check pending. Vendor pricing page

    Free plan

    No

    Value (40%)

    6.0

    Features (35%)

    9.2

    Ease of use (25%)

    7.8

    Best forProperty managers with 15 or more listings who want a large integration marketplace.

    Hostaway has the broadest documented feature set in this list, but it ranks last because it does not publish a price. Its homepage lists direct API connections to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google and Expedia, a unified inbox with AI Replies, WhatsApp, SMS and email, dynamic pricing, a direct booking site builder with SEO and custom branding, owner statements with automated delivery, an owner portal, QuickBooks and more than 300 integrations with an open API. The newer AI CoHost reads live account data and suggests next steps. On the pricing page you choose a listing band, 2 to 14, 15 to 49 or 50 or more, and then request a quote, with a separate path for single-listing hosts. That makes it hard for a price-led buyer to compare, so we left the price pending. Managers with large portfolios will still want it on their shortlist. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

    • ✓The widest documented channel and integration list in this ranking
    • ✓AI CoHost and AI Replies for guest messaging
    • ✓Owner statements with automated delivery

    • ✕No price is published; you answer a listing-count quiz to get a quote
    • ✕The pricing flow starts at 2 listings
    • ✕Breadth of settings means a longer setup

    Pricing:

    Quote by listing band: 2 to 14, 15 to 49, 50+

    Integrations:

    300+

    Channels:

    Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, Expedia

    Free plan:

    No

    Bottom line: Hostaway is a feature-rich platform for managers with many listings. Get a written per-listing quote and compare it with Guesty Pro and Hostfully.

    Visit hostaway.com ↗

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