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Review · #6

Hosthub review

Focused channel manager built around Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia reliability.

7.8
Best for
Simple, reliable channel manager for small hosts
Price from
$18/mo per listing
Overall rank
#6 of 9

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Reliable two-way sync across all four big OTAs
  • Clean UI, small learning curve
  • Per-listing pricing that scales linearly

Cons

  • Thin public sentiment: 3.8/5 across only 68 Trustpilot reviews, small sample size
  • Per-listing pricing gets expensive fast past 10 units
  • No first-party direct-booking website builder
  • Reporting is basic, no revenue management, no owner statements
  • No 24/7 support, business-hours chat only
  • Feature depth well below the full-PMS tools like Cloudbeds or Hostfully
  • Ecosystem of integrations is smaller than the established players

Feature checklist

The review

Hosthub sticks to the fundamentals: reliable channel sync, unified inbox and easy setup. That's the entire pitch, and for small hosts it's a fair one.

Where it wins

Reliability and simplicity for hosts who don't need a full PMS.

Where it doesn't

Public sentiment is thin (only 68 Trustpilot reviews at 3.8/5), there's no website builder, no accounting, no 24/7 support, and per-listing pricing gets steep past 10 units. If you also want a website builder or deep ops tooling, Lodgify or Cloudbeds cover more ground for similar money.

Verdict

Focused channel manager built around Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia reliability.

Overall score: 7.8/10. Best for simple, reliable channel manager for small hosts.

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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
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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.

Key takeaway

Hosthub scores 7.8/10 in our 2026 vacation rental software rankings, placing #6 of 9. It is best for simple, reliable channel manager for small hosts, with pricing starting at $18/mo per listing. Focused channel manager built around Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia reliability.

Biggest strength: Reliable two-way sync across all four big OTAs. Biggest limitation: Thin public sentiment: 3.8/5 across only 68 Trustpilot reviews, small sample size.

Frequently asked questions

A channel manager is the software layer that keeps availability, rates and bookings in sync across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia and your direct booking site. If you list on more than one channel, you need one to prevent double bookings. Hosthub is one of the tools we cover, and Lodgify is the current #1 pick overall on this site.
Entry-level channel managers for 1 to 5 properties usually sit between $20 and $50 per property per month; enterprise plans for 100+ units are priced on booking value or custom quotes. Hosthub pricing starts at $18/mo per listing. Lodgify is priced at the low end while including a direct-booking website, which is why it wins on value for money in our scoring.
Two-way API sync with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia; a unified inbox for guest messaging; owner statements and financial reporting; a direct-booking website; and a public API for automations. Missing any one of these forces bolt-on tools that create sync gaps. Lodgify covers all five in its standard plans.
A self-serve tool with in-app onboarding can be live in under an hour per property; a sales-led enterprise tool typically takes 2 to 6 weeks including discovery calls and migration. Lodgify is one of the fastest to launch in our tests, with no mandatory sales call before you can log in.
Based on our current scoring (features 25%, Trustpilot 20%, ease of use 15%, value 15%, integrations 15%, support 10%), Lodgify is the #1 overall pick because it scores well on every criterion rather than winning just one. Guesty is the alternative for 100+ unit enterprise portfolios.