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.
Hostfully combines an operations-focused PMS with popular guest guidebooks in North America. Uplisting serves multi-OTA managers with a robust channel manager, smart pricing and advanced messaging. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.
Cross-analysis updated October 2025 using public sources and independent host feedback.
Criterion | Hostfully | Uplisting |
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Public pricing | 109 USD/month (≤4 properties) + 14 USD per extra + 1 % on direct bookings, guidebooks priced separately | Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually |
Onboarding | Assisted onboarding (webinars, sessions) over 2–3 weeks recommended | Dedicated onboarding (webinars, 1:1 sessions) plus multi-OTA setup (about 2–4 hours) |
Calendar sync | API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal, many integrations | Near real-time API connectors with iCal fallback |
Direct bookings | White-label site with Stripe/Authorize payments and per-booking fees | White-label site, upsells, Stripe checkout with card holds |
Operations | Task pipeline, owner portal, basic checklists without dedicated mobile app | Tasks and assignments, basic cleaning app, limited checklists |
Support | US/EN support, extensive help centre, premium plan with account manager | EN support 24/5, onboarding manager, detailed knowledge base |
Data & analytics | Financial reporting, QuickBooks/Xero integration, CSV and API exports | Revenue reports, Zapier integrations, webhooks and CSV exports |
Hostfully focuses on: cloud PMS with automations, reservation pipeline and native guidebook integrations ; PMS plans plus paid Guidebook option, direct booking fees apply. 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.
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