BookBed vs iGMS

Two PMS, one weekend.
Here's how they actually compare.

Mobile-first vacation rental software with strong Airbnb-side automation. We've used both — and we'll tell you when iGMS is the right answer for you.

Last verified 2026-05-09
TL;DR
  • — iGMS is the Airbnb power-user's automation tool — strong AI replies, great mobile app, weaker direct-booking site.
  • — BookBed leads on direct bookings, Booking.com / Vrbo reliability, and predictable plan pricing instead of per-property billing.
  • — If your business is 80% Airbnb and you want pay-per-booked-night billing, iGMS is the right pick. If direct bookings and Booking.com matter, BookBed is.

Feature-by-feature

Feature
BookBed
iGMS
Starting price
€12/mo (€9 annual)
$1/booked night, $20/prop minimum (FLEX) or $18/prop/mo (PRO annual)
Per-unit pricing model
Plan tiers (3 / 25 / unlimited)
Per-property monthly OR pay-per-booked-night
Booking commission
0% on every plan
0% on every plan
Free trial
14 days, no card
14 days, no card
Contract length
Month-to-month
Month-to-month, no cancellation fee
iCal sync interval
60 seconds
Real-time on Airbnb (API); slower on Booking/Vrbo
Channel partners (direct API)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Expedia, Tripadvisor via iCal)
Direct booking widget
Yes — fully white-label on Pro+
Yes — basic builder, branded
Stripe checkout
Native
Stripe (standard processor fees)
Multi-team / multi-owner
Pro+
Yes (PRO+, 20+ properties)
Owner statements
Roadmap
Owner portal on PRO+
AI guest messaging
Templates + auto-replies
AI Agent + auto-translation (PRO+)
API + webhooks
Pro+
Limited (no public API documented)
Mobile app
PWA
iOS + Android (4.8 App Store)
Languages (UI)
EN
EN
Support
Mon–Sun · 06:00–22:00 CET
Email + chat; CSM on PRO+ (20+ props)
Where iGMS wins
  • •Pay-per-booked-night FLEX plan ($1/night, $20/prop minimum) — genuinely fair if you have seasonal volatility. No equivalent at BookBed.
  • •Mobile app is rated 4.8 on the App Store and is the daily-driver for many co-host operators. BookBed is PWA-only.
  • •AI Agent on PRO+ handles guest messaging in multiple languages with auto-translation — best-in-class for Airbnb-heavy operators.
  • •Native dynamic-pricing module on PRO+ in US/CA/AU/MX/UK/ES, no third-party integration needed.
Where BookBed wins
  • •Booking.com and Vrbo reliability. iGMS has documented sync bugs on those channels — Airbnb is their first-class citizen.
  • •Direct-booking widget is white-label on €29 BookBed Pro. iGMS's bookable site is basic and stays branded.
  • •Plan-tier pricing wins past 5 properties. PRO at $18/prop/mo annual = $108/mo for 6 units. BookBed Pro is €29/mo for 25 units.
  • •Web dashboard is reportedly stronger — iGMS reviewers note the web app feels dated and reports are thin.
  • •BookBed runs Mon–Sun 06–22 CET on every plan. iGMS reserves a CSM for PRO+ portfolios with 20+ props.
Real pricing math

8 units, billed annually

BookBed
€348 (Pro plan, billed annually @ €29/mo)
iGMS
≈ $1,728 (PRO annual $18/prop × 8 × 12)
Difference
BookBed saves roughly €1,300/year for 8 units. FLEX could be cheaper for low-occupancy operators — depends on your booked-night count.

See full BookBed pricing on the pricing page. . iGMS's pricing was last verified on 2026-05-09 from www.igms.com.

Switching from iGMS

One afternoon, no double bookings.

  1. 1
    In iGMS: Help Desk → request data export. They send a CSV of reservations within 24 hours per FAQ.
  2. 2
    Pause Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo native connections in iGMS (Channels → Disconnect) once you have the export.
  3. 3
    In BookBed: Onboarding → Import → upload the iGMS CSV. We auto-map their column names.
  4. 4
    Re-connect Airbnb / Booking.com / Vrbo to BookBed via iCal (60-second sync) or API where available.
  5. 5
    Recreate your auto-message templates in BookBed — iGMS templates don't export cleanly, so plan an hour for this.
  6. 6
    Cancel iGMS at end of current month (no cancellation fee per FAQ); confirm no stragglers in the inbox.

Pick by host type

Solo host, 1–3 units
Pick Tie

If you're 90% Airbnb and want a great mobile app with pay-per-night billing, stay on iGMS FLEX. If you take Booking.com or want direct bookings, switch to BookBed.

Small portfolio, 4–25 units
Pick BookBed

Per-property pricing on iGMS PRO becomes painful past 5 units. €29/mo BookBed Pro covers 25 units. Direct-booking widget is the bigger lever at this size, and it's white-label on BookBed.

Agency, 25+ units across multiple owners
Pick BookBed

iGMS lacks the integrations and PMS depth at this size. BookBed Agency or Hostaway are better picks. If your team needs the iGMS mobile app specifically, that's the only reason to stay.

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