Hostaway vs iGMS

Two PMS,
compared like they're not paying for the listing.

We've signed up for both. Here's where Hostaway wins, where iGMS wins, and the third option most hosts haven't considered yet.

Last verified 2026-05-09
TL;DR
  • — Hostaway: Helsinki-based all-in-one PMS with 300+ integrations and an open API.
  • — iGMS: Mobile-first vacation rental software with strong Airbnb-side automation.
  • — BookBed: An alternative to both — plan-tier pricing, 60-second iCal sync, white-label widget, EU data residency. From €9/mo.

Feature-by-feature, three columns

Feature
Hostaway
iGMS
BookBed
Starting price
Approx $40/listing/mo (custom quote, ~5-listing min)
$1/booked night, $20/prop minimum (FLEX) or $18/prop/mo (PRO annual)
€12/mo (€9 annual)
Per-unit pricing model
Per-listing scaling, negotiated; revenue-share option available
Per-property monthly OR pay-per-booked-night
Plan tiers (3 / 25 / unlimited)
Booking commission
0% on PMS plans; direct-booking engine takes a % despite 'free' marketing
0% on every plan
0% on every plan
Free trial
No free trial — demo + sales call required
14 days, no card
14 days, no card
Setup fee
$100–$500 (commonly $500)
—
€0
Contract length
Annual contract typical
Month-to-month, no cancellation fee
Month-to-month
iCal sync interval
Channel-API native (real-time on Airbnb/Booking/Vrbo); iCal supported
Real-time on Airbnb (API); slower on Booking/Vrbo
60 seconds
Channel partners (direct API)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Agoda + more
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo (Expedia, Tripadvisor via iCal)
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo
Direct booking widget
Yes (separate paid module taking a % of bookings)
Yes — basic builder, branded
Yes — fully white-label on Pro+
Stripe checkout
Native + Stripe + others
Stripe (standard processor fees)
Native
Multi-team / multi-owner
Yes
Yes (PRO+, 20+ properties)
Pro+
Owner statements
Yes
Owner portal on PRO+
Roadmap
API + webhooks
Yes — open API is a Hostaway selling point
Limited (no public API documented)
Pro+
Third-party integrations
300+
—
~10 today
Mobile app
iOS + Android
iOS + Android (4.8 App Store)
PWA
Languages (UI)
10+
EN
EN
Support
24/7 advertised; reviews report inconsistent post-sale response
Email + chat; CSM on PRO+ (20+ props)
Mon–Sun · 06:00–22:00 CET
Onboarding / migration help
Hands-on onboarding specialist (it's why the setup fee exists)
—
Free for >5 units
AI guest messaging
—
AI Agent + auto-translation (PRO+)
Templates + auto-replies

Who each is best for

Hostaway fits if…

  • — 300+ integrations — housekeeping (Properly, Breezeway), dynamic pricing (PriceLabs, Beyond), accounting, smart locks, anything you can think of.
  • — Open API on every plan. If you need to wire Hostaway into your own internal tooling, this is a real differentiator.
  • — Dedicated onboarding specialist — that's where the $100–$500 setup fee goes, and reviewers do say the onboarding itself is high-quality.
BookBed vs Hostaway →

iGMS fits if…

  • — 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.
BookBed vs iGMS →

BookBed fits if…

  • — You don't want per-unit pricing surprises at unit 8.
  • — You want a fully white-label direct-booking widget on a mid-tier plan.
  • — EU data residency and a 60-second iCal cadence matter to you.
See BookBed pricing →
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