Hostaway is a very broad international platform, often chosen by fast-growing managers. Boostinghost takes a more focused approach, built for property management companies and multi-property owners. This comparison is based on both vendors' public pages, checked in early October 2026. We make Boostinghost, so we say so up front.
The short answer
Hostaway covers a very wide scope: a channel manager with many platforms, a unified inbox (including email, text and WhatsApp, according to the vendor), AI replies, dynamic pricing, direct booking, tasks, payments, an owner portal and statements. Its prices are given on request. Boostinghost covers several of these building blocks with a public price list and built-in property management logic: cleaning with photo proof, security deposits, owner invoicing and Agency Mode.
The comparison in one table
| Criteria | Boostinghost | Hostaway |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | PMS for multi-property owners and property managers | International platform for managers with a few to several hundred properties |
| Major platforms | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia via API connection | Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, with partner statuses advertised |
| Other channels | iCal | Integration marketplace |
| Messaging | Centralized, translated scheduled messages, AI in 26 languages | Multichannel unified inbox, AI replies advertised |
| Cleaning and tasks | Jobs, checklists, photo rules, restocking | Task management advertised |
| Owners | Invoicing, expenses, tax certificates (Pro and up), Agency Mode | Owner portal and statements advertised |
| Dynamic pricing | BoostPrice, optional | Advertised |
| Price | Public price list | On request |
Portfolio and complexity
Hostaway targets managers from a few properties to more than 500. If you run a very large portfolio, in several countries or on many specialized channels, its depth and its integration ecosystem can be decisive. For a small or mid-sized business, ease of use and clear prices often matter more.
Channel manager
Hostaway advertises API connections with the major platforms and a marketplace for secondary channels. Boostinghost connects to Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia via API, and to any iCal-compatible platform for the rest. If you depend on regional or foreign channels, list them precisely before comparing. See API vs iCal.
AI and automation
Both platforms put AI at the heart of messaging. In Boostinghost, the AI answers from the welcome book and the booking, in the guest's language, and alerts you by notification when it is unsure or detects an emergency; it can be turned off per property. Compare on your own messages: use of the property's context, human control, hand-off rules and languages.
The practical choice
- Count the channels you actually use and your number of properties in 18 months.
- Ask Hostaway for a quote and calculate the Boostinghost cost from the public price list (for example, the Pro plan at €49 a month including VAT with 4 properties included, then €7 per property).
- Test both on the same property: sync, AI reply, cleaning, owner statement.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostaway suit small portfolios?
Yes, Hostaway also shows use cases for a few properties. Its main value shows on large or multi-channel portfolios, though. Ask for a quote for your real size.
Is Boostinghost only for small owners?
No. The Pro plan covers up to 50 properties, and the Agency plan, with Agency Mode, is designed for agencies and large managers.
What criterion best separates the two?
The number of channels to connect, the depth of the processes you need, and your preference between a very broad international ecosystem and a more focused tool.
Can you compare prices?
Boostinghost publishes its prices; Hostaway works on quotes. Compare the total cost for your exact number of properties, including options and payment fees.
Key takeaways
Hostaway is a benchmark to compare for an international, large or multi-channel portfolio. Boostinghost is a more focused alternative with public prices and built-in property management features. Decide on your channels, your size and a real test, not on a feature list.
Sources
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/
- https://www.boostinghost.fr/en/pricing.html
- https://www.hostaway.com/fr/features/
- https://www.hostaway.com/fr/features/channel-manager/
- https://www.hostaway.com/property-management-software
Sources verified on October 7, 2026.
