Hostify Review: Integrated PMS and Channel Manager for Short-Term Rentals (2025)
Overview
Hostify is a unified PMS and channel manager offering messaging automation, revenue management, cleaning coordination, and a mobile app. Plans start at $29/month per property with 1.9% booking fees.
- It’s strong for midsize portfolios needing integrated operations but has a moderate learning curve and limited advanced analytics.
At a glance
- Integrated channel manager syncing 100+ OTAs
- Automated messaging and review requests
- Mobile app for hosts and teams
- Property managers and teams
- Hosts who want a clean UI
- Booking fee of 1.9% adds to flat monthly cost
- Advanced reporting behind higher-tier plans
Pros & Cons
Highlights and considerations for Hostify.
- Integrated channel manager syncing 100+ OTAs
- Automated messaging and review requests
- Mobile app for hosts and teams
- Revenue management with pricing rules
- Cleaning and maintenance scheduling
- Unified inbox and team chat
- Booking fee of 1.9% adds to flat monthly cost
- Advanced reporting behind higher-tier plans
- Some features require mobile app for full access
- Limited built-in dynamic pricing
- Onboarding can take several days
- Fewer third-party marketplace integrations
Scores
Strong in channel sync and ease of use; weaker in data export for property management software.
Hands-on Review Notes
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Base includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29/property/month | Channel manager, messaging, calendar sync |
| Pro | $39/property/month | All Basic + mobile app, team chat, automation rules |
| Premium | $49/property/month | All Pro + revenue management, reporting, dedicated support |
Integrations
Common integrations supported by Hostify.
Channels
- Airbnb
- Vrbo
- Booking.com
- Expedia
- HomeAway
- 100+
Smart locks & devices
- RemoteLock
- August
- Yale
Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Xero
Other integrations
- Zapier
- Stripe
- Google Calendar
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 Hostify.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about setup, pricing, and deployment.
Community experiences
Real-world notes from hosts who have used Hostify.
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Sources
Documentation and references used in this review.
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