OwnerRez 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)
Okay fit — consider alternatives
Powerful and fairly priced at $40–$88/mo for 1–5 properties, but the steep learning curve and lack of a mobile app may frustrate side-hustle hosts.
Why it fits you
- $40/mo for a single property with zero booking fees — costs stay predictable from day one
- Direct booking website included at every tier, letting solo hosts capture fee-free revenue early
- E-signed rental agreements and CRM built in — no extra subscriptions needed
What might bite you
- Steep initial setup curve rewards patience but punishes hosts expecting plug-and-play onboarding
- No native mobile app — the PWA lacks push notifications and has navigation limitations
- Email-only support can be stressful for new hosts dealing with their first live-booking crisis
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 OwnerRez is right for you?
From $40/listing • Free trial