Side by side
iGMS vs ZipBook
Both stand on vacation rental website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
iGMS combines channel activity with messaging and operations automation, with plans billed per property or booked night. Check the desktop-only listing editor and the country limits on PRO+ dynamic pricing against your workflow.
Visit iGMS Free plan APIExtensionWeb
ZipBook combines booking-site creation, channel calendar syncing, and payment collection, with annual one-time plans scaled by listing count. Clients remain responsible for independent backups and for handling booking payments and related disputes.
Visit ZipBookThe facts
| iGMS | ZipBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | iGMS | Not published |
| Website | igms.com | zipbook.org |
| On vacation rental website builders | #4 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
iGMS: what it does well
- Combines calendars and bookings from three platforms
- AI inbox suggests replies
- Cleaner instructions can be sent automatically
- Free trial is available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Airbnb Listing Editor requires desktop
- PRO+ dynamic pricing is limited to listed countries
ZipBook: what it does well
- Supports direct bookings and online payments.
- Imports Airbnb or supported Vrbo-family listings.
- Syncs calendars through iCal feeds.
- Supports 100+ payment providers across 43 regions.
- Offers a 30-day trial without a credit card for preview.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Basic is limited to three listings or sites.
- Clients are responsible for independent data backups.
- Clients handle booking payments, refunds, and disputes.