Tools and services directory
Software and service providers for professional STR operators. Reviews based on dated public pricing snapshots, vendor documentation and direct operator interviews.
Software (PMS, channel managers, pricing, automation)
accounting
- Baselane Banking and bookkeeping platform for landlords and STR investors.
- REI Hub Rental property accounting software built for real estate investors managing short-term and long-term rentals.
- Stessa Rental property accounting software with a free tier, automated bank feeds, and tax-ready reports.
- TallyBreeze Accounting automation for short-term rentals that reconciles platform payouts and PMS data into QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and NetSuite with per-listing revenue, tax, and fee tracking.
analytics
- AirDNA Short-term rental market data and analytics for Airbnb and Vrbo, with MarketMinder and Rentalizer products.
- KeyData Dashboard STR performance benchmarking platform combining OTA data and direct reservation data from 65+ PMS.
- Mashvisor Real estate investment and STR analytics platform combining market data, neighborhood analytics, property performance projections, and vacation rental property management tools.
channel manager
- eviivo All-in-one property and channel management platform for hotels, B&Bs and short-term rentals across 70+ countries.
- Hostify All-in-one vacation rental management software with channel integration (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia).
- myallocator Cloud-based channel manager for hotels, hostels and short-term rentals with commission-free direct booking widget.
- NextPax Channel manager and distribution platform with 100+ channels including GDS connectivity (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport).
- Tokeet All-in-one vacation rental management platform with AI-powered channel management, dynamic pricing, guest messaging, and direct booking tools.
direct booking
dynamic pricing
- Beyond Revenue management system using dynamic pricing and demand-based market intelligence to optimize nightly rates for short-term rentals.
- Beyond Pricing AI-driven dynamic pricing platform for short-term rental owners and managers, founded 2013.
- DPGO AI-driven dynamic pricing for Airbnb and vacation rentals with three billing models including pay-as-you-go on booked revenue.
- PriceLabs Dynamic pricing platform for STR with market dashboards and custom rules.
- RoomPriceGenie Automated revenue management with 12 daily price updates for small to mid-size hotels, B&Bs and STR.
- Wheelhouse Dynamic pricing platform with extensive customization and revenue management features.
guest communication
guest screening
- Autohost AI-powered guest screening and identity verification platform for short-term rental operators and hotels, with usage-based pricing per verification across ID, background check, and fraud detection tiers.
- Chekin Automated check-in, guest ID verification, and police-report compliance for short-term rentals and hotels, serving 200,000+ properties across 45+ countries.
insurance
- GuardHog UK-based short-term rental insurance for Airbnb hosts and holiday rental operators.
- Proper Insurance Specialized US short-term rental insurance with stated commercial liability up to USD 2M.
- Safely Short-term rental guest screening and damage protection insurance, stated coverage up to USD 1M.
- Truvi (formerly SUPERHOG) Guest screening and damage protection platform for STR managers, formerly SUPERHOG.
noise monitoring
- Minut IoT sensor and platform for short-term rentals monitoring noise, smoking, occupancy and climate, with automated guest messaging.
- NoiseAware Privacy-safe noise and occupancy monitoring platform for STR properties, with indoor/outdoor sensors, real-time alerts, and automated guest messaging.
- Party Squasher Occupancy sensor that counts mobile phones via Wi-Fi to alert STR hosts when guest numbers exceed configurable thresholds, helping prevent unauthorized gatherings. For detached homes only.
operations
- Breezeway Property operations platform for cleaning, maintenance, inspections and guest experience automation.
- Operto AI-powered operations platform for hospitality combining smart access, staff management and guest experience.
- Properly Vacation rental quality management software with checklist library and service provider marketplace.
- ResortCleaning Housekeeping software for vacation rentals, timeshares, hotels and property management companies.
- Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB) Cleaner scheduling platform and cleaner marketplace for short-term rental turnovers.
ota listing
- Airbnb (host platform) Online marketplace for short- and long-term homestays where hosts list residential properties.
- Booking.com Connectivity Partner OTA distribution channel for properties via Booking.com partner program, hotels and holiday rentals.
- Expedia Group Partner Central Partner platform connecting properties to Expedia Group brands (Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Travelocity).
- Plum Guide Curated vacation rental platform stating only top 3% of homes are accepted after vetting.
- Vrbo (host platform) Vacation rental OTA owned by Expedia Group, focused on whole-home rentals for families and groups.
pms
- apaleo API-first cloud PMS for hotels and serviced apartment brands (relevant for mid-term / serviced segment).
- Avantio All-in-one vacation rental software for professional property managers with multi-language European focus.
- Barefoot Technologies Property and resort management software for short-term, mid-term and timeshare operations with trust accounting focus.
- Beds24 PMS with deep customization options for technical operators, channel manager, booking engine.
- Cloudbeds Hospitality management platform serving hotels, hostels, serviced apartments and vacation rentals.
- Escapia Vacation rental PMS part of the Expedia Group tech stack, targeting mid-size to large operators.
- Guesty Property management platform for property managers and hospitality professionals at scale.
- Hospitable PMS focused on guest messaging automation, formerly known as Smartbnb.
- Hostaway All-in-one property management system targeting professional short-term rental managers.
- Hostfully Vacation rental property management platform with channel manager, automation and direct-booking site builder.
- iGMS PMS popular for multi-property managers, with calendar sync and team task management.
- LiveRez Vacation rental PMS owned by inhabit, with reservation management, trust accounting and website tooling.
- Lodgify PMS combined with a booking website builder for STR owners and managers.
- OwnerRez PMS popular in the US vacation rental market with strong direct-booking focus.
- RMS Cloud Cloud-native PMS for hotels, motels, holiday parks, campgrounds and serviced apartments.
- Smily (formerly BookingSync) European vacation rental software with channel manager, direct-booking website and revenue management.
- Smoobu PMS for individual hosts and small property managers, popular in DACH region.
- Streamline All-in-one vacation rental management platform targeting mid-size to enterprise property management companies.
- Uplisting Short-term rental management software for property managers with channel integration, unified guest messaging, and direct booking.
smart locks
- igloohome Smart lock and keyless access platform with offline-capable architecture for STR operators and multifamily properties, with 500+ pre-built integrations.
- Nuki European retrofit smart lock system enabling smartphone-based keyless access, compatible with Matter, HomeKit, Google Home, and Alexa.
- RemoteLock Hardware-agnostic software platform for centralized smart access control across vacation rentals, multifamily, and commercial properties.
- Schlage Wi-Fi deadbolt line (Encode family) with native Airbnb integration for remote STR guest access code management
- Yale Smart deadbolt line (Assure Lock 2) with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and Apple Home Key options; native Airbnb integration
Services (cleaning, photography, accounting, legal)
cohosting
insurance
- Proper Insurance Specialized short-term rental insurance for property owners.
- Safely Short-term rental insurance and guest verification.
- Steadily US landlord and short-term rental property insurance available in all 50 states and DC.
- Truvi Guest screening and damage protection for vacation rentals (formerly SUPERHOG).