Escale is vacation rental software for owners and small portfolios, with a free iCal plan and a direct connection to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. Boostinghost is French software that goes from the first property to agencies, with guest AI included. This comparison is based on the information each vendor publishes, checked on November 10, 2026. We make Boostinghost: we say so up front, and we mark as "to verify" anything we couldn't confirm.
The short answer
Escale is much cheaper: €19.80 including VAT for 4 properties, €29.90 for 10, €58.90 for 20, versus €49, €91 and €161 including VAT at Boostinghost, plus a free plan for one property by iCal. Escale stops at 30 properties (beyond that, on request). Boostinghost includes the AI that answers guests in 26 languages, owner invoicing and access, Agency Mode and BoostPrice dynamic pricing as an option.
How much does Escale cost?
According to its pricing page, checked on November 10, 2026 (prices including VAT):
- Carnet: free, 1 property, no card and no time limit; combined iCal calendars (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Gîtes de France), alert before a double booking, net revenue, commission-free direct booking page and widget, card payment;
- Solo: €9.90 including VAT a month, 1 property, every feature, direct connection with Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo;
- Escale: €14.90 including VAT a month for 3 properties, then €4.90 per property up to 5 (€19.80 for 4, €24.70 for 5);
- Pro: €29.90 including VAT a month for 10 properties, then €2.90 per property up to 30 (€44.40 for 15, €58.90 for 20); beyond that, on request;
- 14-day trial on paid plans.
The comparison in one table
| Criteria | Escale | Boostinghost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 property | €9.90 incl. VAT (free by iCal) | €15 incl. VAT |
| 4 properties | €19.80 incl. VAT | €49 incl. VAT |
| 10 properties | €29.90 incl. VAT | €91 incl. VAT |
| 20 properties | €58.90 incl. VAT | €161 incl. VAT |
| Maximum size | 30 properties, more on request | Agencies with 51 properties and more |
| AI that answers guests | To verify | Included, 26 languages |
| Owner invoicing and access | To verify | Included (Pro) |
"To verify" means we didn't find it on the vendor's public pages, not that the feature doesn't exist.
What Boostinghost includes
- A channel manager connected by API to Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia, and iCal for other platforms.
- A single inbox with an AI that answers guests 24/7 in 26 languages, included in every plan.
- Cleaning with checklists and photos, card-hold security deposits, welcome book, contracts.
- Owner invoicing (Pro plan and up), each owner's own access limited to their properties, Agency Mode.
- BoostPrice dynamic pricing as an option, at €4.99 per property per month, published on Airbnb and Booking.com.
- iOS and Android app, no commission on bookings, 14-day trial with no credit card.
Prices per month including VAT: €15 for 1 property, €49 for 4 properties, €91 for 10 properties. Details: pricing.
Who is Escale for?
Escale is a good fit for owners and small property managers with up to 30 properties looking for the lowest price, with a commission-free direct booking page.
How to decide
- Test both on a single property, or on blocked dates: never connect two tools to the same bookable listing.
- Check the import of future bookings, prices and restrictions.
- Ask the inbox ten real guest questions, including two sensitive ones.
- If you're a property manager, generate a test owner invoice.
- Calculate the cost over twelve months for your exact number of properties, options included.
To switch afterward: switch PMS without losing your bookings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Escale cost for 4 properties?
€19.80 incl. VAT a month, according to the published prices checked on November 10, 2026. Boostinghost costs €49 incl. VAT for 4 properties, guest AI and channel manager included.
What is the best French alternative to Escale?
It depends on your needs. If you want to bring together channel manager, guest AI, cleaning, security deposits and owner management in a single tool, Boostinghost is a French alternative worth testing: 14 days free, no credit card.
Can you switch from Escale to Boostinghost without losing your bookings?
Yes, property by property: disconnect a property from the old tool before connecting it to the new one, then check future bookings. The method: switch PMS without losing your bookings.
Key takeaways
Compare the total cost for your number of properties, options included, and test both tools on a single property. Prices change: always check the current price list on the vendor's website.
Sources
- Escale pricing page, checked on November 10, 2026
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/pricing.html
Sources verified on November 10, 2026.
