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Hostaway vs Smoobu: which one fits 2026?

Hostaway combines a PMS, channel manager, automations and direct-booking tools for vacation-rental managers. Smoobu combines a channel manager, booking engine, website and guest communication, with pricing based on unit count and plan. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: Hostaway - custom quote. Smoobu - based on units and plan.

Official sources checked on 21 July 2026.

Where each solution shines

Hostaway

  • • PMS and channel manager connecting Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other channels.
  • • Unified inbox, automations, tasks and advanced reporting.
  • • Custom pricing provided after requesting a quote.

Smoobu

  • • Channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other platforms.
  • • Booking website, payment-enabled booking engine, guest messaging and digital guide.
  • • Pricing and booking fees vary with the plan shown by the official calculator.

Comparison table: Hostaway vs Smoobu

Criterion Hostaway Smoobu
Public pricing Custom quote through the official pricing page Varies by units, billing term and plan; check the official calculator
OTA synchronization Channel manager connecting major OTAs Channel manager for availability and rate updates where supported
Direct bookings Booking engine and website builder Integrated website and booking engine
Communication Unified inbox and automated messaging Automated messaging and guest management
Operations and reporting Tasks, advanced reports and integrations PMS, statistics, guest guide and API depending on plan
Support Vendor advertises 24/7 phone support Available channels depend on the selected plan

How to choose between Hostaway and Smoobu?

Hostaway focuses on: PMS and channel manager connecting Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other channels; unified inbox, automations, tasks and advanced reporting. Smoobu stands out with: channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other platforms; booking website, payment-enabled booking engine, guest messaging and digital guide. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.

Choose Hostaway if…

  • • PMS and channel manager connecting Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other channels.
  • • Unified inbox, automations, tasks and advanced reporting.
  • • Custom pricing provided after requesting a quote.

Choose Smoobu if…

  • • Channel manager for Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other platforms.
  • • Booking website, payment-enabled booking engine, guest messaging and digital guide.
  • • Pricing and booking fees vary with the plan shown by the official calculator.

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