Hospitable vs OwnerRez: which is better for a small host?
Short answer
For one to three rentals, Hospitable is the lower-cost start: its Essentials plan is free and covers messages, calendars and turnovers. OwnerRez costs $40 a month for the first home but connects PriceLabs by API on its single plan. If PriceLabs must stay, compare OwnerRez with a paid Hospitable plan.
| For a small host | Hospitable | OwnerRez |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for 1 home | $0 (Essentials) or $29 (Host) source | $40 source |
| Cost for 3 homes | $0 (Essentials) or $74 (Professional) source | $70 source |
| Annual billing | Paid plans: 12% off, paid upfront; full refund only within 30 days of starting your trial source | Monthly only source |
| Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com | Yes, one inbox source | Yes, direct API source |
| PriceLabs | Not on Essentials; paid plans via Integrations source | Yes, by API source |
| Built-in dynamic pricing | Paid plans; a $15 per home add-on on Essentials source | No; use a tool such as PriceLabs source |
| Cleaning tasks | Included source | Cleaning times; scheduling via partners source |
| Smart-lock automation | Professional and up source | $4 per lock per month source |
| Free trial | 14 days on paid plans source | 14 days source |
Choose Hospitable if
You want one free inbox for several platforms and don't need PriceLabs, or you're happy with Hospitable's own pricing on a paid plan.
Choose OwnerRez if
PriceLabs has to stay in your setup, you prefer monthly billing with no annual prepay, or you plan to add direct bookings.
Or neither
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