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iGMS vs OwnerRez: which one fits 2025?

iGMS consolidates inboxes and automations across OTA channels for lean teams. OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: iGMS — Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees. OwnerRez — Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance). 🧭 Positioning: iGMS — API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools. 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

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.

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: iGMS vs OwnerRez

Criterion iGMS OwnerRez
Public pricing Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance)
Onboarding Guided onboarding, OTA mapping and template configuration (about 2–3 hours) Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised
Calendar sync API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal with frequent refresh API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property
Direct bookings Simple booking site with Stripe payments and limited local tax handling Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings
Operations Cleaner to-dos and activity log, no detailed mobile checklists or photo proofs Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists
Support Global EN support, chat/email weekdays, lively Facebook community US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community
Data & analytics Basic revenue/occupancy reports, CSV export, limited integrations Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports

How to choose between iGMS and OwnerRez?

iGMS focuses on: messaging-centric platform with automated emails/SMS and task management ; API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools. 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 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.

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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