When a property management company becomes an agency with several dozen properties, the software suites of the large European vendors come into the discussion. Avantio, a Spanish vendor, is one of them, as is Krossbooking on the Italian side. Boostinghost, a PMS from France, also targets agencies with its Agency plan and Agency Mode. This comparison is based on the public information available; what we couldn't confirm on an official vendor page is marked "to verify". We make Boostinghost, so we say so up front.
The short answer
Avantio offers a complete suite for medium to large agencies: PMS, a channel manager connected to more than 50 portals according to software directories, a custom website with booking engine, an owner area and an operations module. It's a rich solution, often set up with the vendor. Boostinghost bets on a tool that's quick to roll out and publicly priced: channel manager by API, guest AI in 26 languages, cleaning with photo proof, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode to oversee your clients' accounts. Krossbooking, an Italian vendor, is mostly relevant if you operate in Italy.
The comparison in one table
| Criteria | Boostinghost | Avantio |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | France | Spain |
| Target profile | Multi-property owners, property managers, agencies | Medium to large vacation rental agencies |
| Major platforms | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia via API connection | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and more than 50 portals advertised |
| Website | BHGuest guest app for direct booking | Custom website and booking engine |
| AI replies | Replies in 26 languages from the welcome book, hand-off to the host | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Cleaning | Jobs, checklists, photo rules, restocking | Operations module (cleaning, maintenance) advertised |
| Owners | Invoices, expenses, tax certificates, management agreements signed online | Owner area and statements advertised |
| Multiple client accounts | Agency Mode (Agency plan) | To verify |
| Setup | Self-service, 14-day trial with no card | Assisted by the vendor (to verify) |
| Price | Public price list in euros including VAT | To verify; on quote according to our information |
"To verify" means we couldn't confirm the information on an official page at the time of writing, not that the feature doesn't exist.
Distribution and website
Avantio highlights its own channel manager, connected to a large number of international portals, and a custom website: that's an asset if you sell a lot direct under your brand, or if you distribute on specialized portals in Southern Europe.
Boostinghost connects Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia by API, which bring in most bookings in France, and fills in with iCal. Direct booking goes through the BHGuest guest app, with Stripe payment and promo codes. If a full brochure website is your priority, compare both offers precisely. See also Airbnb fees and direct booking.
Operations and team
Both solutions cover cleaning. In Boostinghost, each departure creates a job with the property's checklist, photo rules and reports of supplies to buy; sub-accounts have precise permissions (calendar, messages, cleaning, finances, security deposits, locks). For an agency, test a field worker's journey on a phone: they're the ones who make the tool work day to day.
Owners and Agency Mode
An agency manages owners who want clear figures. Boostinghost produces numbered owner invoices with commission and expenses, a statement of amounts due, tax certificates and management agreements signed online with a register. Agency Mode also lets you access the bookings, messages and finances of your owner clients' accounts from your own space, and bill them. At Avantio, ask to see the owner area and the statement format.
Setup and total cost
Agency suites often require a setup project: configuration, import, training, website. That time is a cost to add to the subscription. Boostinghost is set up in self-service, property by property, and publishes its prices. To compare, ask for a full twelve-month quote with your number of properties, setup fees and options. See Which PMS for a property management company with more than 30 properties?
What about Krossbooking?
Krossbooking, an Italian vendor, offers a PMS, channel manager and booking engine used by accommodations and managers. Several of its features address Italian obligations. It may be relevant if part of your portfolio is in Italy; for a business in France, check how it covers your local needs and the language of support.
Who is each solution for?
- Avantio: structured agencies with a strong need for a website and distribution on many portals, ready to run a setup project.
- Krossbooking: managers operating in Italy or already in that ecosystem.
- Boostinghost: property managers and agencies, especially in France, who want a single tool that's quick to roll out, with guest AI, cleaning, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode, at a public price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avantio suited to a small property management company?
It mainly targets medium to large agencies. For a few properties, the cost and setup time can weigh; compare with a lighter tool.
Is Boostinghost suited to an agency with more than 50 properties?
Yes: the Agency plan includes 51 properties, an unlimited portfolio, Agency Mode, profile-based permissions and priority support.
Which one offers a booking website?
Avantio advertises a custom website with a booking engine. Boostinghost offers direct booking through the BHGuest guest app, with Stripe payment.
Can you test Boostinghost before migrating?
Yes, 14 days with every feature, no credit card. Then migrate property by property: Switch PMS without losing your bookings.
Key takeaways
Avantio is a complete suite for agencies, strong on distribution and websites, often set up with the vendor. Krossbooking speaks mostly to managers operating in Italy. Boostinghost brings together a channel manager, guest AI, cleaning, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode in a French tool at a public price. Compare the total cost over a year, setup included.
Sources
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/pricing.html
- https://www.avantio.com/
- https://www.krossbooking.com/
