Hospitable

Hospitable is a property-management product for owners and managers who want accounting, maintenance management and online rent collection in one service. Its free tier is the clearest reason to start with it; paid plans suit operators whose property count and smart-device needs fit the tier limits.

Overview

Hospitable combines financial, upkeep and rent-collection tasks, making it a practical option for operators who want those functions under one roof. Its free plan supports unlimited active properties, a notable starting point for a no-subscription option. Paid plans trade that broad property allowance for defined included counts and, on some tiers, smart-device allowances.

Key features

• Property accounting: Brings property finances into a product that also handles maintenance and rent collection, which suits managers seeking several core tasks in one place.
• Maintenance management: Supports upkeep workflows alongside financial operations, rather than limiting the product to collecting rent.
• Online rent collection: Adds online payments to the same management offering, useful for owners who want collection and accounting together.
• Smart-device allowances: Professional includes two devices per active property and Mogul includes four. Those allowances may matter to operators who need devices covered across a portfolio; Host has no device allowance stated.

Pricing

Hospitable uses monthly billing for its paid tiers and also offers a 14-day trial. The free Essentials plan and the paid plans differ substantially in how they count properties, so compare the included allowance with any additional-property charge before choosing.

• Essentials — free: Includes unlimited active properties. It is the strongest fit for cost-conscious users who can work within the free offer; no smart-device allowance is stated for this tier.
• Host — $29 a month: Includes one active property, allows a maximum of two properties, and charges $10 per additional property. It is a modest paid step for a small operation, but the maximum and add-on charge make it less flexible as a portfolio grows.
• Professional — $59 a month: Includes two active properties, charges $15 per additional property, and allows two smart devices per active property. It suits operators who need the stated device allowance, though its add-on property charge is higher than Host's.
• Mogul — $99 a month: Includes three active properties, charges $30 per additional property, and allows four smart devices per active property. It is the tier for a larger included allowance and more devices; the additional-property price is also the steepest of the three paid plans.

The free plan's unlimited active-property allowance contrasts with the paid tiers' included counts and extra-property charges. Choose a paid tier for its stated allowance, not simply because it costs more; the published plan details do not establish additional feature differences among the tiers.

Platforms

Hospitable has apps for Android and iOS, giving mobile users access on both major phone platforms.

Who it's for

Hospitable is a sensible shortlist choice for property owners and managers who want accounting, maintenance management and online rent collection together, especially those who want to begin on a free plan. It is less compelling for anyone whose paid portfolio would frequently exceed its included property count, since additional-property charges vary by tier and rise as high as $30 per property on Mogul.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Several operational needs in one product. Accounting, maintenance management and online rent collection give it a broader role than a single-purpose collection tool.
• Pro: No-cost Essentials plan with unlimited active properties. Users can start without a subscription and without a stated active-property cap.
• Con: Paid property allowances are restrictive compared with the free plan. Host includes one property and caps the maximum at two; Professional and Mogul include two and three respectively.
• Con: Additional-property charges vary sharply. The charge ranges from $10 on Host to $30 on Mogul, so expanding a paid portfolio can materially affect the monthly cost.
• Con: Device allowances are stated only for Professional and Mogul. Operators choosing Host or Essentials cannot rely on a published device count for those tiers.

Alternatives

Consider these alternatives when their pricing approach, platform coverage or stated offer better matches your needs:

• Uplisting is worth comparing if a commission-based free option suits your portfolio: its Pay As You Go plan charges 3% per booking for 1–4 properties and 1.5% per booking for 5–10 properties, and it supports Android, iOS, API and web.
• Zeevou may suit readers looking for a free plan with a direct-booking website and email automation; its Core Plan also includes a property management system and automated card payments. It supports Android, iOS, API and web.
• Icnea is an option to compare for web-based use, though its stated pricing model is paid and its Basic training plan is free training rather than a free product plan.
• Tokeet may fit users seeking a lower-priced paid tier with 50+ channel connections, automated messaging and dynamic rates; its AdvanceCM plan is $14.99 a month. It supports Android, iOS and web.
• RentalReady is another paid alternative with Android and iOS apps; its Rise plan is described as covering operations, finance, communication, guest management, channel management and booking synchronization.
• AirHost is a paid, web-based alternative.
• Bookerville may suit readers comparing a paid plan priced by property count; its monthly plans include $66.55 USD for one property/unit and $114.18 USD for ten.
• Booking Automation is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, API and web support.

For more options, browse Short-Term Rental Management Software, Vacation Rental Website Builders, Property Management Website Builder Software or Property Management Software.

Verdict

Choose Hospitable if you want accounting, maintenance management and online rent collection together, and its free Essentials plan or defined paid allowances suit your operation. Look elsewhere if your paid portfolio is likely to outgrow those included property counts: the additional-property charges can make expansion costly, particularly on Mogul.