Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. Rentila is known for long-term administration (leases, rent receipts, accounting). Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
| Criterion | Hospitable | Rentila |
|---|---|---|
| Public pricing | 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) | €17.90 incl. VAT/month (Premium plan up to 40 units), limited free tier |
| Onboarding | Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours | Create units, import tenants and configure accounting quickly (under 1 hour) |
| Calendar sync | API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks | No OTA channel manager; manual import/export via iCal |
| Direct bookings | Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management | No native booking engine; focused on lease management |
| Operations | Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists | Administrative tasks only, no mobile checklists or field coordination |
| Support | EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community | Email support in French, legal help centre and landlord community |
| Data & analytics | Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics | Rent/expense dashboards, tax reports, PDF/Excel exports |
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. Rentila stands out with: long-term property management tool: leases, rent receipts, accounting, tax support ; single portfolio fee with legal modules included. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.
Clear scheduling, mobile checklists and unlimited exports to run your stays without commission.
