BNB Pilot
Software comparison

iGMS vs Uplisting: which one fits 2025?

iGMS consolidates inboxes and automations across OTA channels for lean teams. Uplisting serves multi-OTA managers with a robust channel manager, smart pricing and advanced messaging. 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. Uplisting — Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually. 🧭 Positioning: iGMS — API channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com plus basic direct booking tools. Uplisting — Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.

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.

Uplisting

  • • Premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing.
  • • Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.
  • • Designed for portfolios of 5+ properties with a feature-dense marketing interface.

Comparison table: iGMS vs Uplisting

Criterion iGMS Uplisting
Public pricing Flexible plans: 32 USD/property/month (annual) or 40 USD monthly plus outbound SMS fees Standard plan ≈100 USD/month (5 properties) + 8 USD per additional unit, billed annually
Onboarding Guided onboarding, OTA mapping and template configuration (about 2–3 hours) Dedicated onboarding (webinars, 1:1 sessions) plus multi-OTA setup (about 2–4 hours)
Calendar sync API connectors for Airbnb/Vrbo/Booking plus iCal with frequent refresh Near real-time API connectors with iCal fallback
Direct bookings Simple booking site with Stripe payments and limited local tax handling White-label site, upsells, Stripe checkout with card holds
Operations Cleaner to-dos and activity log, no detailed mobile checklists or photo proofs Tasks and assignments, basic cleaning app, limited checklists
Support Global EN support, chat/email weekdays, lively Facebook community EN support 24/5, onboarding manager, detailed knowledge base
Data & analytics Basic revenue/occupancy reports, CSV export, limited integrations Revenue reports, Zapier integrations, webhooks and CSV exports

How to choose between iGMS and Uplisting?

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. 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.

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 Uplisting if…

  • • Premium channel manager with near real-time API connectors, automated messaging and smart pricing.
  • • Direct booking site and Stripe checkout with anti-fraud protections.
  • • Designed for portfolios of 5+ properties with a feature-dense marketing interface.

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