Airbnb channel manager connections compared
14 of 15 plans we track document a direct API connection to Airbnb, from Hospitable, OwnerRez, Smoobu, Guesty, Lodgify, Uplisting, Hostfully and Hostaway; the rest use iCal or are not verified. The cheapest verified direct-API option for Airbnb at 1 listing is Hospitable Essentials at $0/month, checked 21 Oct 2026.
Cheapest verified direct-API software for Airbnb
Only Airbnb required, direct API required, monthly billing, USD.
| Listings | #1 | #2 | #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | Hospitable Host at $29/month | OwnerRez Standard at $40/month |
| 3 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | OwnerRez Standard at $70/month | Hospitable Professional at $74/month |
| 5 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | OwnerRez Standard at $88/month | Hospitable Professional at $104/month |
| 10 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | Hospitable Professional at $179/month | — |
Airbnb connection type per plan
iCal syncs availability only, usually with a delay, which raises double-booking risk. Rate and message sync are shown only where documented.
| Plan | Connection | Calendar | Rates | Messages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitable Essentials | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitable Host | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitable Professional | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OwnerRez Standard | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Smoobu Professional Pre-Paid | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Guesty Lite (monthly) | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lodgify Basic | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lodgify Starter | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lodgify Professional | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Hospitable Mogul | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Uplisting Operator | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Uplisting Independent Host (pay-as-you-go) | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Beds24 | Type not verified | Yes | Not verified | Yes |
| Hostfully Growth | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Hostaway (price on request) | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Not verified |
Next question: Need all three channels? Cheapest for 3 listings
Other channels
FAQ
Airbnb channel manager connection compared: direct API or iCal?
14 of 15 plans we track document a direct API connection to Airbnb, from Hospitable, OwnerRez, Smoobu, Guesty, Lodgify, Uplisting, Hostfully and Hostaway; the rest use iCal or are not verified. The cheapest verified direct-API option for Airbnb at 1 listing is Hospitable Essentials at $0/month, checked 21 Oct 2026.
When were these prices checked?
Every price on this page was checked against the vendor's official pages on 21 Oct 2026; each source is linked below with its capture date.
Do affiliate links change the ranking?
No. Plans are ordered only by verified price and documented facts; affiliate status is removed before ranking and is tested on every page.
Sources
- Beds24: Beds24 pricing checked 2026-10-17
- Guesty: Connecting Airbnb to Guesty (Lite) checked 2026-10-17
- Hospitable: Vrbo Partner Connection overview checked 2026-10-17
- Hostaway: Hostaway vacation rental channel manager checked 2026-10-21
- Hostfully: Hostfully pricing checked 2026-10-17
- Lodgify: Lodgify pricing & plans checked 2026-10-16
- OwnerRez: OwnerRez pricing / channel management checked 2026-10-16
- Smoobu: Connect Vrbo, HomeToGo, Expedia and other channels to Smoobu checked 2026-10-16
- Uplisting: Uplisting pricing checked 2026-10-17
Operator £16/listing · £90 floor
verbatim, re-checked 2026-10-18Pay as you go is £0/month plus a commission on each booking — 3% for 1–4 properties
verbatim, re-checked 2026-10-18Independent Host is capped at 4 properties
verbatim, re-checked 2026-10-18Annual billing is available on Operator and Manager only, at 10% off the monthly price.
verbatim, re-checked 2026-10-18