Best Channel Managers

Vacation rental software pricing

Starting prices for every tool in our comparison, plus what you actually get at each price band. Most vendors scale pricing with the number of properties; enterprise tools are custom-quoted per account.

How vacation rental software pricing works

Almost every vendor uses one of three models: (1) per-property monthly pricing that drops as you add units, (2) a flat plan bundled with a module cap, or (3) a custom quote tied to portfolio size and enabled modules. Add-ons like dynamic pricing, review automation and payment processing fees (2 to 3%) sit on top of the base rate.

What you get at each price band

Under $20/mo

Independent hosts, 1 to 15 properties.

What you get: Two-way channel sync, unified inbox, basic messaging, and in the best case a real direct-booking website (Lodgify).

Examples: Lodgify, Your.Rentals (free + commission)

$20 to $50/mo

Serious hosts, 3 to 10 properties.

What you get: Full channel manager, messaging automation, owner statements, better UX.

Examples: OwnerRez

$50 to $150/mo

Small to mid-size managers, 10 to 40 properties.

What you get: Advanced automation, guidebooks, cleaning task management, deeper integrations.

Examples: Hosthub, Hostfully

Custom quote

Professional operators, mixed lodging inventory or complex reporting needs.

What you get: Hospitality-channel breadth, role-based access, custom integrations, dedicated onboarding and account management.

Examples: Cloudbeds

Every tool, side by side

#ToolBest forPrice fromScore
1Best for independent hosts and small property managers$13/mo
9.1
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2Mid-size managers who want guest-experience tooling$109/mo
8.4
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3Power users and customization$40/mo
8.3
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4Mixed inventory (small hotels, B&Bs, boutique vacation rentals)Custom
7.9
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5Simple, reliable channel manager for small hosts$18/mo per listing
7.8
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6Commission-only listing distribution for very small hosts3.9% commission per booking
7.5
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7Larger professional property managers (50+ units)Custom
7.7
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8Distribution-focused channel manager for growing managersCustom
7.4
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Editor's verdict

Our Verdict: Lodgify Wins

After testing every top channel manager on features, reliability, value and support, one stands out.

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4.8
3,300+ Trustpilot reviews
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Why it wins
  • 01
    All-in-one, not a bolt-on

    Two-way sync across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia, plus direct-booking site, payments and messaging.

  • 02
    Live in a day, not a quarter

    Drag-and-drop templates, SEO-ready booking site and one-click OTA connections. No developers needed.

  • 03
    4.8 on Trustpilot, 3,300+ reviews

    The highest-rated channel manager in the category, starting at $13/month.

  • 04
    Grow direct, cut OTA fees

    From one cabin to 15+ listings, bypass commissions and build repeat guest relationships.

Pricing FAQ

Most self-serve tools (Lodgify, Hosthub, Hostfully) offer a 7 to 30 day free trial. Your.Rentals uses a free plan with per-booking commission instead. Cloudbeds is sales-led and typically requires a demo and paid pilot.
Yes. Lodgify, Hosthub and OwnerRez publish per-property pricing that drops per unit as you add listings. Your.Rentals uses a per-booking commission on the free plan. Cloudbeds is custom-quoted based on portfolio size and enabled modules.
Cloudbeds requires a demo and custom quote. Every other tool in this comparison can be signed up online without talking to a rep.
Payment processing (2 to 3% via Stripe or the vendor's payments product), optional add-on modules (dynamic pricing, guidebooks, review automation) and, for sales-led tools, one-time onboarding fees.

Prices are "from" rates at the time of review and typically increase with property count and add-ons. Always confirm current pricing with the vendor.

Quick answer

Lodgify starts at $13/mo, the lowest published price on the leaderboard for a full channel manager + direct-booking site. Hosthub and Hostfullysit in the $30–$110/mo band. OwnerRez is per-property from ~$40/mo. Your.Rentals is free + per-booking commission. Cloudbeds is custom-quoted.