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Octorate vs OwnerRez: which one fits 2025?

Octorate is a comprehensive Italian channel manager with booking engine, smart pricing and hotel automation modules. OwnerRez attracts power users with a very complete, automation-heavy platform. Compare their approaches to run your short-term rentals.

💶 Pricing: Octorate — ≈€49/property/month for Channel Manager + Booking Engine, extra modules like OctoSite or Smart Check-In priced separately. OwnerRez — Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance). 🧭 Positioning: Octorate — Multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs. 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

Octorate

  • • Hospitality-oriented solution: channel manager, booking engine and smart check-in tools.
  • • Multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs.
  • • Feature-rich interface that requires initial training, support in Italian/English.

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: Octorate vs OwnerRez

Criterion Octorate OwnerRez
Public pricing ≈€49/property/month for Channel Manager + Booking Engine, extra modules like OctoSite or Smart Check-In priced separately Modular plans ≈40 USD/month plus paid add-ons (channel manager, QuickBooks, SMS, insurance)
Onboarding Customer success-assisted onboarding, full OTA and payment setup (1–2 weeks) Advanced setup (OTA mapping, taxes, emails) with paid onboarding strongly advised
Calendar sync Multiple API connectors, rate engine and PMS partnerships API channel manager plus iCal backup, full mapping required per property
Direct bookings Responsive site and booking engine, payments via Stripe/PayPal Rich booking pages with Stripe/Authorize.net gateways, many technical settings
Operations OctoApp for housekeeping with hotel-style workflows and limited checklists Owner portal and task tracking, no native mobile checklists
Support IT/EN support via chat and phone, detailed knowledge base US/EN support, pro onboarding at 499 USD recommended, active community
Data & analytics Revenue reports, channel mix, Excel exports and BI integrations Detailed financial reports, QuickBooks/Sage integrations, CSV/API exports

How to choose between Octorate and OwnerRez?

Octorate focuses on: hospitality-oriented solution: channel manager, booking engine and smart check-in tools ; multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs. 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 Octorate if…

  • • Hospitality-oriented solution: channel manager, booking engine and smart check-in tools.
  • • Multiple modules (Revenue, Agent, App) sold separately depending on needs.
  • • Feature-rich interface that requires initial training, support in Italian/English.

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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