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Bookiply vs Hostfully: which one fits 2025?

Bookiply sells a turnkey service: they create listings, manage channels and handle guest support for a commission. Hostfully combines an operations-focused PMS with popular guest guidebooks in North America. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: Bookiply — 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination. Hostfully — 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately. 🧭 Positioning: Bookiply — Commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages. Hostfully — PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply.

Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.

Where each solution shines

Bookiply

  • • Done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you.
  • • Commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages.
  • • Proprietary tooling with limited visibility on internal operational workflows.

Hostfully

  • • Cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations.
  • • PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply.
  • • US-based support, comprehensive yet dense interface with rich documentation.

Comparison table: Bookiply vs Hostfully

Criterion Bookiply Hostfully
Public pricing 10–15 % commission per booking + media/setup package depending on destination 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately
Onboarding Bookiply team builds listings, arranges photo shoots and trains you quickly (2–3 weeks) Assisted onboarding (webinars, sessions) over 2–3 weeks recommended
Calendar sync Bookiply manages the channel manager for you; limited access to fine-tuning API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal, many integrations
Direct bookings No owner-branded mini-site; OTA distribution handled by Bookiply takes priority White-label site with Stripe/Authorize payments and per-booking fees
Operations Simple portal to monitor bookings, no built-in checklists or field tracking Task pipeline, owner portal, basic checklists without dedicated mobile app
Support Local account manager with multilingual guest support US/EN support, extensive help centre, premium plan with account manager
Data & analytics Provided reports with limited raw exports or customisation Financial reporting, QuickBooks/Xero integration, CSV and API exports

How to choose between Bookiply and Hostfully?

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. Hostfully stands out with: cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations ; PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.

Choose Bookiply if…

  • • Done-for-you service: listing creation, OTA distribution and guest support handled for you.
  • • Commission taken on every booking plus optional photo/content packages.
  • • Proprietary tooling with limited visibility on internal operational workflows.

Choose Hostfully if…

  • • Cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations.
  • • PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply.
  • • US-based support, comprehensive yet dense interface with rich documentation.

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