Hostaway

Hostaway operates as the highly aggressive, wildly popular direct competitor to Guesty in the Short-Term Rental space. While Guesty heavily targets the massive Enterprise operators, Hostaway built a massive cult following among mid-market property managers who want incredibly deep channel connections without the terrifying enterprise price tag. Its signature feature is its "Deep Marketplace Architecture." Hostaway historically focused intensely on being the most reliable, purest channel manager in the STR space before expanding into a full PMS. Because of this, its API connection to Airbnb and Vrbo is considered legendary. It doesn't just sync prices and calendars; it syncs the complex, granular settings (like minimum stay requirements, specific cleaning fees, and advanced pet policies) flawlessly across all channels. It is fiercely beloved for its Open API ecosystem. Unlike rigid platforms that trap you in their ecosystem, Hostaway boasts over 100 native integrations. A property manager can use Hostaway as the central hub, but plug in PriceLabs for dynamic pricing, Turno for cleaning schedules, and Schlage for smart locks, creating a highly customized, best-in-class tech stack perfectly tailored to their specific business.