Beds24 is one of the oldest and most configurable channel managers on the market. Boostinghost is a newer PMS from France, built for multi-property owners and property management companies. Both sync Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, but they don't quite target the same user. This comparison is based on both vendors' public information; where we couldn't confirm a point on an official Beds24 page, we mark it "to verify". We make Boostinghost, so we say so up front.
The short answer
Beds24 suits technically minded users who want to fine-tune every detail (pricing rules, connections, booking engine) with a low entry cost and modular pricing. Its depth comes at the cost of setup time. Boostinghost aims for quick onboarding and the day-to-day work of a property manager: a channel manager by API, guest AI in 26 languages, cleaning with photo proof, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode, with a public price list.
The comparison in one table
| Criteria | Boostinghost | Beds24 |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | PMS for multi-property owners and property managers | Highly configurable channel manager and PMS for accommodations and rentals |
| Major platforms | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia via API connection | Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo and others via two-way connection, according to the vendor |
| Other platforms | iCal import and export | Many channels, according to the vendor |
| Messaging | Single inbox, translated scheduled messages | Central inbox and automatic messages, according to the vendor |
| AI replies | AI replies in 26 languages from the welcome book, hand-off to the host | To verify (third-party integrations exist) |
| Direct booking | BHGuest guest app, Stripe payment, promo codes | Booking engine to embed on your website, according to the vendor |
| Cleaning | Jobs, checklists, photo rules, restocking | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Security deposits | Card hold through Stripe, tracking and reminders | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Owner invoicing | Invoices, expenses, tax certificates (Pro plan and up) | To verify on the vendor's website |
| Ease of use | Guided setup | Known as demanding, with many settings |
| Price | Public price list in euros including VAT, 14-day trial with no card | Modular pricing based on properties and channels (to verify) |
"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 channel manager
Both tools connect to the major platforms by API, which passes on bookings, prices and restrictions within seconds. Beds24 highlights a very large number of channels and certified connectivity with the main platforms. Boostinghost covers Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia by API, and fills in with iCal for other platforms.
If you distribute on niche or foreign channels, compare each tool's exact list of connections. For the difference between API and iCal: API vs iCal for Airbnb and Booking.com.
Setup and ease of use
This is the main difference. Beds24 is known for its depth: detailed pricing rules, many sync settings, a customizable booking engine. In return, user reviews regularly mention a steep learning curve.
Boostinghost favors guided setup: you create the property, connect your platforms, fill in the welcome book, and the automations (messages, cleaning, security deposits) fall into place from there. For a property manager who regularly onboards new properties, that time saved matters: see Property onboarding checklist.
Messaging and artificial intelligence
Beds24 offers a central inbox and automatic messages triggered by the booking. For AI replies, look into third-party integrations and their cost.
Boostinghost builds AI into messaging: it answers guests' questions (access, Wi-Fi, parking, amenities) from the welcome book and the booking, in 26 languages, waits for the guest to finish writing to answer in one go, and hands over to you as soon as it's unsure or an emergency comes up. See When should the AI hand off to a human?
Cleaning, team and owners
For a property manager, most of the work happens outside the calendar. Boostinghost brings together:
- cleaning jobs created from the calendar, with per-property checklists and photo rules;
- sub-accounts with precise permissions for the team;
- security deposits as card holds;
- owner invoicing: commission, expenses, tax certificates;
- Agency Mode to oversee your clients' accounts.
At Beds24, have them clarify during a trial what is native and what goes through integrations, especially for cleaning and owner statements.
Price: compare the total cost
Beds24 is known for a low entry cost, with pricing that depends on the number of properties and connections. Boostinghost publishes a price list per plan (Starter, Pro, Agency) with a price per additional property and options (dynamic pricing, text messages). Compare over twelve months, with your real number of properties and channels, and add the cost of any integrations (AI, cleaning, payments) and setup time.
Who is each solution for?
- Beds24: technical users, varied accommodations (rooms, apartments), a need for fine-grained rules and many channels, a tight budget.
- Boostinghost: multi-property owners and property managers who want a single tool for platforms, messages, cleaning, security deposits and owner invoicing.
Moving from Beds24 to Boostinghost
- List future bookings and export your message templates.
- Create the properties in Boostinghost and fill in the welcome books.
- Disconnect a property from Beds24 before connecting it to Boostinghost, never both at the same time.
- Check the imported future bookings, prices and restrictions.
- Set up cleaning and security deposits, then move property by property.
The full method: Switch PMS without losing your bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beds24 more complete than Boostinghost?
More configurable on distribution and pricing rules, by reputation. Boostinghost covers more property management needs natively: guest AI, cleaning with photos, security deposits, owner invoicing. The most complete tool is the one that covers your daily work.
Which is easier to get started with?
Boostinghost was designed for guided setup. Beds24 takes more time, in exchange for finer settings.
Do both connect to Airbnb and Booking.com by API?
Yes, according to both vendors' information.
Does Boostinghost offer a free trial?
Yes, 14 days with every feature, no credit card.
Key takeaways
Beds24 and Boostinghost both sync the major platforms by API. Beds24 bets on depth of settings and a low entry cost; Boostinghost on a single tool that's quick to learn for handling messages, cleaning, security deposits and owners. Test both on one property, never connecting the same listing to both tools at once.
Sources
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/pricing.html
- https://beds24.com/
- https://beds24.com/booking.com-channel-manager.html
