Hostfully Review: Property Management Software for Airbnb Hosts (2025)
Overview
Hostfully is an award-winning property management platform that serves hosts from 1 to 200+ listings. Known for its innovative booking pipeline view, digital guidebook integration, and preferred partner status with major OTAs (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com), it offers competitive pricing starting at $129/month for 4 properties.
- While more affordable than enterprise solutions like Guesty, it may still be complex for single-property hosts. Strong automation features and 100+ integrations make it ideal for growing vacation rental businesses.
At a glance
- Transparent pricing with plans starting at $129/month for 4 properties
- Innovative booking pipeline view for lead tracking and guest journey management
- Preferred partner status with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com
- Property managers and teams
- Hosts who want a clean UI
- Teams needing deep data exports
Pros & Cons
Highlights and considerations for Hostfully.
- Transparent pricing with plans starting at $129/month for 4 properties
- Innovative booking pipeline view for lead tracking and guest journey management
- Preferred partner status with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com
- Integrated digital guidebook platform (sister product)
- 100+ marketplace integrations with exclusive partner discounts
- Open API for custom development and multi-site management
- One-time implementation fee required for monthly plans
- Limited automation compared to higher-end competitors
- No free trial - only demos available
- Starter plan limited to 4 properties only
- Some advanced features require higher-tier plans
- May still be complex for casual single-property hosts
Scores
Strong in channel sync and integrations; weaker in data export for property management software.
Hands-on Review Notes
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Base includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $129/month (one-time implementation fee applies) | 1-4 properties, channel management, unified inbox, basic automation, payment processing |
| Pro | $229/month for 5 properties | 5+ properties, everything in Starter plus advanced features, team roles, SMS messaging |
| Pro Plus | $285/month for 11 properties | 11+ properties, everything in Pro plus WhatsApp, group reservations, owner portal |
| Premium | $2,916 annually for 20 properties ($12.15/listing) | 20+ properties, custom branding, dedicated support, owner financial reports |
Integrations
Common integrations supported by Hostfully.
Channels
- Airbnb (Preferred Plus Partner)
- Vrbo (Premier Partner)
- Booking.com (Premier Partner)
- Google Vacation Rentals
- Marriott Homes & Villas
- 50+ total channels
Smart locks & devices
- RemoteLock
- August
- Yale
- Schlage
- Lockly
- SmartLock integrations
Accounting
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Owner financial reporting
- Payment processing
Other integrations
- Turno (cleaning)
- Safely (insurance)
- Lynx (maintenance)
- Sojo (laundry)
- Hostfully Digital Guidebooks
- DPGO (screening)
- 100+ marketplace total
Trial Guide: What to Test
During your trial or demo, focus on data export and confirm daily workflows.
- Connect all channels and verify calendar sync both ways
- Set price floors/ceilings (or connect your pricing tool) and review 14–30 day windows
- Test guest messaging automations end-to-end, including review requests
- If using locks, confirm auto-code creation, delivery and expiry
Alternatives
If you need stronger data export, consider these alternatives to Hostfully.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about setup, pricing, and deployment.
Community experiences
Real-world notes from hosts who have used Hostfully.
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Sources
Documentation and references used in this review.
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