Hostex 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)
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.
Why it fits you
- Standard tier at $4.90/property/mo with no booking fee keeps costs predictable
- 15-day free trial with no credit card lets you validate the fit before paying
- Direct booking website and unified inbox included at base tier
What might bite you
- Vrbo-heavy hosts may find the Vrbo connection harder to wire up
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
- iGMS Great fit
iGMS hits the sweet spot for 1–5 listing hosts — affordable at $14/listing and it automates the repetitive tasks that eat your evenings.
From $14/listing • No free trial · Solid automation for small portfolios, but outgrown quickly by reporting needs
Still think Hostex is right for you?
From $4.9/listing • Free trial