Bookiply sells a turnkey service: they create listings, manage channels and handle guest support for a commission. Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Bookiply | Hospitable |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination | 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) |
| Onboarding | Bookiply team builds listings, arranges photo shoots and trains you quickly (2–3 weeks) | Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours |
| Calendar sync | Bookiply manages the channel manager for you; limited access to fine-tuning | API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks |
| Direct bookings | No owner-branded mini-site; OTA distribution handled by Bookiply takes priority | Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management |
| Operations | Simple portal to monitor bookings, no built-in checklists or field tracking | Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists |
| Support | Local account manager with multilingual guest support | EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community |
| Data & analytics | Provided reports with limited raw exports or customisation | Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics |
Bookiply focuses on: done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you ; commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages. Hospitable stands out with: powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs ; channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
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