BNB Pilot
Software comparison

Hospitable vs Uplisting: which one fits 2025?

Hospitable (ex Smartbnb) shines on automated messaging and multi-OTA management without heavy setup. Uplisting serves multi-OTA managers with a robust channel manager, smart pricing and advanced messaging. 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). Uplisting — Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually. 🧭 Positioning: Hospitable — Channel manager for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus smart lock and dynamic pricing partners. Uplisting — Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.

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.

Uplisting

  • • Premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing.
  • • Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.
  • • Designed for portfolios of 5+ properties with a feature-dense marketing interface.

Comparison table: Hospitable vs Uplisting

Criterion Hospitable Uplisting
Public pricing 40 USD/month for 2 listings + 6 USD per additional listing (monthly or annual) Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually
Onboarding Guided setup of message templates and OTA connectors, under 2 hours Dedicated onboarding (webinars, 1:1 sessions) plus multi-OTA setup (about 2–4 hours)
Calendar sync API connections to Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo plus iCal with auto checks Near real-time API connectors with iCal fallback
Direct bookings Simple booking site, Stripe payments, limited local tax management White-label site, upsells, Stripe checkout with card holds
Operations Task reminders and Turno/Operto integrations, no native checklists Tasks and assignments, basic cleaning app, limited checklists
Support EN support 7 days via chat, webinars and Facebook community EN support 24/5, onboarding manager, detailed knowledge base
Data & analytics Messaging/booking dashboards, CSV export, no advanced financial analytics Revenue reports, Zapier integrations, webhooks and CSV exports

How to choose between Hospitable and Uplisting?

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. Uplisting stands out with: premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing ; direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections. 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 Uplisting if…

  • • Premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing.
  • • Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.
  • • Designed for portfolios of 5+ properties with a feature-dense marketing interface.

Want to stay in control with BNB Pilot?

Clear scheduling, mobile checklists and unlimited exports to run your stays without commission.