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
analytics
channel manager
- eviivo All-in-one property and channel management platform for hotels, B&Bs and short-term rentals across 70+ countries.
- 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).
direct booking
dynamic pricing
- 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
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
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.