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Hostfully vs iGMS: which one fits 2025?

Hostfully combines an operations-focused PMS with popular guest guidebooks in North America. iGMS consolidates inboxes and automations across OTA channels for lean teams. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: Hostfully — 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately. iGMS — Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees. 🧭 Positioning: Hostfully — PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. iGMS — API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools.
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Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.

Where each solution shines

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.

iGMS

  • • Messaging-centric platform with automated emails/SMS and task management.
  • • API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools.
  • • Mobile apps for cleaners with simple to-do lists and limited field workflows.

Comparison table: Hostfully vs iGMS

Criterion Hostfully iGMS
Public pricing 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees
Onboarding Assisted onboarding (webinars, sessions) over 2–3 weeks recommended Guided onboarding, OTA mapping and template configuration (about 2–3 hours)
Calendar sync API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal, many integrations API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal with frequent refresh
Direct bookings White-label site with Stripe/Authorize payments and per-booking fees Simple booking site with Stripe payments and limited local tax handling
Operations Task pipeline, owner portal, basic checklists without dedicated mobile app Cleaner to-dos and activity log, no detailed mobile checklists or photo proofs
Support US/EN support, extensive help centre, premium plan with account manager Global EN support, chat/email weekdays, lively Facebook community
Data & analytics Financial reporting, QuickBooks/Xero integration, CSV and API exports Basic revenue/occupancy reports, CSV export, limited integrations

How to choose between Hostfully and iGMS?

Hostfully focuses on: cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations ; PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. iGMS stands out with: messaging-centric platform with automated emails/SMS and task management ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools. This comparison highlights the key criteria to help you pick the right stack for your portfolio.

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.

Choose iGMS if…

  • • Messaging-centric platform with automated emails/SMS and task management.
  • • API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools.
  • • Mobile apps for cleaners with simple to-do lists and limited field workflows.

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