Hostex
Automate short-term rentals.
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Prices are current as of 12 Sept 2026.
Hostex has no in-app products on record in the United States.
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| Rating / 5 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 555 | 1.1K | 716 | 64 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 | 2018 | 2022 | 2023 | 2020 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 |
Hostex reviews
4.7 out of 5, based on 555 reviews.
What people like
- Manages all booking sites in one place
- Much cheaper than big competitors like Guesty
- Unified inbox saves time on guest messages
- Easy to use and simple interface
What they complain about
- Double bookings happen and hurt you
- Finance reports are inaccurate and useless
- App crashes often when uploading files
- Support is slow or just a bot
THE BEST & MOST AFFORDABLE
The is the best all around pms I have ever use. I have used several major pms, this one is by far the best and the most affordable one.
Good at first
So many bugs and they never fixed it. 14 days trial won’t have enough time to find out and you then have to commit for a 12 months subscription trap.
So close to outstanding
This PMS punches way above its weight class at a fraction of the cost of many other providers. It has features and support for stuff that no other PMS even comes close to. However it is so buggy you might not have the patience for it. I just spent 30 minutes trying to upload a receipt image. It simply will not work unless I force-close the app and relaunch. Owner reports are already so clunky and tedious and then every time I try to work on them one gets stuck and we cannot generate reports until that previous request is manually reset by support team. If these folks could tighten these and similar bugs up it would deserve top marks. In the meantime be ready to be chatting with support team easily once a week.
Missing a lot
This could be a great PM software but misses on a lot of important little things.
Good value with many issues
Migrated from Guesty for Hosts when it was discontinued. Hostex seems to be a good value if looking for a low cost PMS. It does have many issues that I have also sent to customer service team. Hopefully they are taking a look at it them. - Finance reports are useless. I have to manually review every reservation in the booking platform and manually calculate sales tax due at the end of the month. Need better accuracy on finance data coming in from the different booking platforms (accommodation vs cleaning vs taxes, etc.). - No short codes for number of adults/children/infants/pets to be able to add to a message and confirm with guest prior to arrival - direct booking site is terrible, no capability to customize, add info pages or rental agreements - no capability to auto-charge final payments for direct bookings. - no way to automatically identify & tag repeat guests - no way to add reservation tags to tasks for communication to cleaning team Might switch to a more expensive PMS to avoid all the manual work.
Incredible
This app is really impressive! I have one STR that I list on Airbnb, VRBO, and booking. I have used guesty for hosts for 3 years, but greedy guesty is closing down the platform and forcing users to upgrade to a more expensive platform. I searched for alternatives and found this. The price is unbeatable and the software is actually even better than guesty. I’ve only been using for a week, but wanted to spread the good news. This app rocks. It has tons of integrations with all the major players and I don’t think anything is missing. I’m also surprisingly really impressed with the AI message capability so far. I’m very glad I switched! My only complaints are: 1. It doesn’t offer a dark mode. 2. You can’t change your default home screen. 3. It doesn’t display guest photos in the app. Maybe API doesn’t share those for privacy reasons, not sure. Hopefully devs can add those options!
Do not use this platform
If I could give it 0 stars I would. They double booked one of my homes. Customer service takes forever to respond. They will put the blame on you as well. Never received notifications from them, even though notifications were on. Waste of my money. Don’t use them.
Both good and not good at the same time
Lots of really great features but definitely some things they need to work out too, starting with the error messages and the limitations that come from bringing on properties that you cohost. The personal booking site is also confusing and doesn’t actually provide a link unless you jump through several hoops to get it. It also isn’t prominent enough to bring anything anyway. There is seemingly no way to truly and easily reach support and they make that pretty known by just connecting you to a bot. I like it a lot, it’s made my life quite a bit easier, but it does have room for improvement
Nice interface and easy to connect
The Hostex app works nice and connects to my accounts quickly. It lets me showcase my property quickly and effectively
Account suspended after trial period with no way to subscribe
Awful support by chat, they don’t let you subscribe until you have reservations in Airbnb. And if you are not on Airbnb , they don’t allow to subscribe. I don’t understand the logic behind!
Nice app
Work totally fine
download it
A wonderful and easy application. I advise everyone to download it
used caution
platform does not reliably push prices to channels resulting in major under charges.
Makes Rentals easy
This app makes the whole process of setting up rentals on multiple sites much more easy. Would recommend to anyone who needs a rental management software
Good
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find Hostex to be a user-friendly and straightforward app. We're glad that it has been helpful to you in managing your properties. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're committed to providing you with a seamless experience. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Hostex!
Dangerous
This is a dangerous app to try and use, because they don’t pull over your settings from Airbnb, I have never had instant booking allowed yet they allowed it without me knowing, and I blocked off dates on Airbnb that they didn’t transition over so now I’ve had instant books on blocked dates without me knowing, so now I’m gonna get charged by Airbnb. They also make you wait five days to cancel so you have five days where people can instantly book block dates and cause you absolute mania on your Airbnb. Do not use this app.
I like it
It’s actually very straight forward. It could easily compete with a lot of other bigger name companies.
My Review
This app is great app
So far I loving the app
I’m still figuring things out. I wish there were video tutorials on YouTube. But for the most part, it keeps everything organized.
Great App
Outstanding app,user-friendly interface,and effective features.Highly recommended for everyone.
Honest Review
-The channel manager feature is a real gem. It allows us to effortlessly manage our listings on multiple booking platforms from a single dashboard. This has not only saved us time but has also reduced the risk of double bookings. -The all-in-one calendar is a lifesaver. It provides a clear view of all reservations, and the color-coding helps us stay organized. It's become our go-to tool for managing our daily operations. -Real-time reservations work like a charm. Our guests can book a room and receive a confirmation almost instantly. This feature has significantly improved our booking process. The unified inbox is brilliant. It brings together messages from different platforms into one place. It's made communication with guests much more efficient, and we never miss an inquiry. -The automated reviews feature encourages guests to leave feedback. While it's helped us gather more reviews, I wish there were more ways to customize the review requests.
Effortless Hosting with Hostex
Hostex is a powerful vacation rental management app that simplifies hosting on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Agoda. Its features like a Channel Manager, Unified Inbox, and Automated Tasks make property management efficient and hassle-free. Worth considering for property owners and managers.
Good APP
As a short-term rental housing manager using Hostex, I think the advantages of this app are as follows: It allows me to manage my listings on multiple platforms in one app, without having to switch back and forth between different webpages or apps, which is very convenient. It allows me to use artificial intelligence and automation tools to help me respond to guest questions and messages, saving me a lot of time and energy and improving guest satisfaction. It gives me the flexibility to set my pricing and inventory strategies, optimizing my revenue based on market demand and competition. It also automatically adjusts prices to help me seize every booking opportunity. It allows me to create my own booking site, expand my source channels, and increase my brand awareness. It also supports direct booking and hourly booking to meet the needs of different guests. It allows me to effectively collaborate and communicate with my team members, assign and track tasks, and increase productivity. It also lets me see the earnings and reviews of each listing, helping me improve my service. It has a full-featured mobile app that allows me to manage my short-term rental business anytime, anywhere, no computer or webpage required. Its interface is simple and beautiful, and its operation is simple and easy to use.
Hostex FAQ
- Is Hostex free?
- Yes. The app is free, in all 174 countries it sells in, and it sells nothing inside it.
- Does Hostex have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- What are the best alternatives to Hostex?
- Turno Cleaners (3.9 from 1,138 reviews), Turno Hosts (4.4 from 716 reviews) and Lowkey - Smart Buzzer (4.2 from 64 reviews).
Hostex download
Last updated 3 months ago.
Hostex sells in 174 countries. It was released 6 years and 3 months ago, on 16 Jun 2020. It holds a 4.7 rating from 555 reviews.
Supports 2 languages: English, Chinese.
How much does Hostex make?
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