Hostaway for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.
Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Consider alternatives
Hostaway targets 10+ listing operators — the quote-only sales process, setup fees, and per-listing cost make it a poor fit for 1–5 properties.
Why it fits you
- Feature set (automation, owner portal, 8 channels) would technically work at any size
What might bite you
- ~$40/listing/mo with no published pricing means a sales call just to see if you can afford it
- $100–$500 setup fee is hard to justify for a small portfolio
- Steep learning curve requires weeks of onboarding — overkill for a side hustle
- No free trial to test before committing
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Beds24 Great fit
If you run 1–5 rentals and want a combined PMS + channel manager without a monthly floor, Beds24's per-rental pricing is hard to beat.
From €15.90/listing • No free trial · Unusually cheap, unusually programmable — if you can stomach the UI
- Hospitable Great fit
Purpose-built for this size; automation-first messaging and a low learning curve at a price that still makes sense.
From $0 • No free trial · The simplest path to fully automated guest messaging
- Hostex Great fit
If you run 2–50 listings and want one tool to handle channels, messaging, and a direct booking site for under $10/property/mo, Hostex is one of the cheapest credible options.
From $4.9/listing • Free trial · Cheapest credible all-in-one PMS with no booking fees, if you can tolerate a dated UI
Still think Hostaway is right for you?
Contact sales • No free trial