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Hostfully vs OwnerRez: which one fits 2025?

Hostfully combines an operations-focused PMS with popular guest guidebooks in North America. OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. 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. OwnerRez — Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance). 🧭 Positioning: Hostfully — PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. OwnerRez — Modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance).

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.

OwnerRez

  • • US-based PMS packed with automations (triggers, workflows, direct channel manager).
  • • Modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance).
  • • Dense interface where technical setup is recommended (OTA mapping, APIs, taxation).

Comparison table: Hostfully vs OwnerRez

Criterion Hostfully OwnerRez
Public pricing 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance)
Onboarding Assisted onboarding (webinars, sessions) over 2–3 weeks recommended Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised
Calendar sync API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal, many integrations API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property
Direct bookings White-label site with Stripe/Authorize payments and per-booking fees Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings
Operations Task pipeline, owner portal, basic checklists without dedicated mobile app Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists
Support US/EN support, extensive help centre, premium plan with account manager US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community
Data & analytics Financial reporting, QuickBooks/Xero integration, CSV and API exports Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports

How to choose between Hostfully and OwnerRez?

Hostfully focuses on: cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations ; PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. OwnerRez stands out with: US-based PMS packed with automations (triggers, workflows, direct channel manager) ; modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance). 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 OwnerRez if…

  • • US-based PMS packed with automations (triggers, workflows, direct channel manager).
  • • Modular billing per property with paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, travel insurance).
  • • Dense interface where technical setup is recommended (OTA mapping, APIs, taxation).

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