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Hospitable vs Hostfully: which one fits 2025?

Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. Hostfully combines an operations-focused PMS with popular guest guidebooks in North America. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: Hospitable — 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual). Hostfully — 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately. 🧭 Positioning: Hospitable — Channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. 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

Hospitable

  • • Powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs.
  • • Channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners.
  • • No advanced field tools; operations handled via spreadsheets and external integrations.

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: Hospitable vs Hostfully

Criterion Hospitable Hostfully
Public pricing 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately
Onboarding Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours Assisted onboarding (webinars, sessions) over 2–3 weeks recommended
Calendar sync API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal, many integrations
Direct bookings Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management White-label site with Stripe/Authorize payments and per-booking fees
Operations Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists Task pipeline, owner portal, basic checklists without dedicated mobile app
Support EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community US/EN support, extensive help centre, premium plan with account manager
Data & analytics Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics Financial reporting, QuickBooks/Xero integration, CSV and API exports

How to choose between Hospitable and Hostfully?

Hospitable focuses on: powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs ; channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. 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 Hospitable if…

  • • Powerful automated messaging and instant guest replies across OTAs.
  • • Channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners.
  • • No advanced field tools; operations handled via spreadsheets and external integrations.

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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