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# Hostaway vs OwnerRez Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Hostaway** [

4.8/5(444)

](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews#reviews)

**OwnerRez** [

5/5(23)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ownerrez/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Hostaway**
No pricing available

**OwnerRez**
Free Trial

**$40.00** Per Month · Small user

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Hostaway**
1 month

Based on 156 responses

**OwnerRez**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 10 responses

Return on Investment

**Hostaway**
7 months

Based on 142 responses

**OwnerRez**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Hostaway**
$$$$$

**OwnerRez**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Hostaway**
13%

**OwnerRez**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Hostaway**
[
Customer Support (28)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1083774&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (23)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1083761&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (6)
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Expensive (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1083320&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OwnerRez**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Hostaway**
[

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Airbnb

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5cb5225d550e06397ceeba67a8aa872d/beyond-beyond.png "Product Avatar Image")

Beyond

](https://www.g2.com/products/beyond-beyond/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_335e3d2293215c4353a47fbd4e225cdc/booking-com-for-business.png "Product Avatar Image")

Booking.com for Business

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_27ad187e95d1d1d8f77376daf8e54e46/breezeway.png "Product Avatar Image")

Breezeway

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**OwnerRez**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Hostaway**
 ![Hostaway screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/162457/1.png)

**OwnerRez**
 ![OwnerRez screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1787669/OwnerRez_Booking_Window.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Hostaway**

9.2

9.2356

**OwnerRez**

9.7

9.718

Ease of Use

**Hostaway**

8.9

8.9364

**OwnerRez**

9.7

9.718

Ease of Setup

**Hostaway**

8.6

8.6320

**OwnerRez**

8.6

8.611

Ease of Admin

**Hostaway**

8.9

8.9172

**OwnerRez**

9.7

9.711

Quality of Support

**Hostaway**

9.5

9.5351

**OwnerRez**

9.8

9.818

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Hostaway**

9.3

9.3169

**OwnerRez**

9.8

9.811

Product Direction (% positive)

**Hostaway**

9.3

9.3327

**OwnerRez**

10.0

10.018

Features

Channel Management[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

268

Not enough data

Administration

Integrations

9.0(won by default)

224

Not enough data

Inventory Management

8.9(won by default)

176

Not enough data

Automation

9.2(won by default)

211

Not enough data

Calendar

9.4(won by default)

203

Not enough data

Reporting & Analytics

9.0(won by default)

195

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Price/Margin Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partner Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incentive Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Opportunity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Promotions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commission Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Channel Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Booking Management

Booking Aggregation

9.2(won by default)

142

Not enough data

Booking Engine

9.0(won by default)

151

Not enough data

Rate Setting

8.7(won by default)

140

Not enough data

Booking Management

Booking Aggregation

9.3(won by default)

189

Not enough data

Booking Engine

9.0(won by default)

198

Not enough data

Rate Setting

8.8(won by default)

184

Not enough data

Administration

Inventory Management

9.0(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Integrations

9.0(won by default)

163

Not enough data

Automation

9.1(won by default)

154

Not enough data

Reporting & Analytics

8.9(won by default)

142

Not enough data

Calendar

9.2(won by default)

145

Not enough data

Marketing

Marketing Tools

8.7(won by default)

171

Not enough data

Online Reputation Management

8.8(won by default)

168

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing

Online Reputation Management

8.6(won by default)

130

Not enough data

Marketing Tools

8.6(won by default)

127

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Partner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Pricing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation Rental[Hide 55 FeaturesShow 55 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

41

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vacation Rental

Autonomous Task Execution

7.8(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

8.1(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.6(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

8.2(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

8.3(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.4(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Decision Making

8.4(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inbox Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Booking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Guest Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Owner Statements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revenue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Property

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ratings/Reviews

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Property Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Housekeeping Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Vacation Rentals

Not enough data

Not enough data

Guest Experience Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Short/Long Term Rental

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Guest Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reservations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Hostaway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f67e3a07eab59c0c6e91838b97392c4b/hostaway.jpg "Hostaway")](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews)

Hostaway

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

98.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

1.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

[![OwnerRez](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b9bfe170462911a6829ecdd18525576e/ownerrez.png "OwnerRez")](https://www.g2.com/products/ownerrez/reviews)

OwnerRez

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

100.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

98.4%

100.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

1.6%

0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Hostaway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f67e3a07eab59c0c6e91838b97392c4b/hostaway.jpg "Hostaway")](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews)
Hostaway

Hospitality

45.6%

Real Estate

29.4%

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

12.9%

Accounting

2.7%

Commercial Real Estate

1.5%

Other

8.0%

[![OwnerRez](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b9bfe170462911a6829ecdd18525576e/ownerrez.png "OwnerRez")](https://www.g2.com/products/ownerrez/reviews)
OwnerRez

Hospitality

50.0%

Real Estate

27.3%

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

13.6%

Information Technology and Services

4.5%

Computer Software

4.5%

Other

0.0%

FAQs

## Hostaway vs OwnerRez FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between OwnerRez vs Hostaway?

OwnerRez stands out for its higher G2 rating and reviewer-cited ease of use, while Hostaway is recognized for its robust onboarding and automation capabilities.

| [OwnerRez](https://www.g2.com/products/ownerrez/reviews) | [Hostaway](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 5.0/5 (23 reviews) | 4.8/5 (415 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.6 | 8.6 |
| 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Ease of use and responsive support | Comprehensive onboarding and automation |

### How do the pricing models of OwnerRez and Hostaway compare?

OwnerRez is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Hostaway.

- **OwnerRez:** In recent reviews, many highlight OwnerRez as cost-effective and a great bang for the buck, with features that justify the investment.
- **Hostaway:** Recent reviewers note Hostaway could be more affordable, mentioning extra costs for certain features, but also acknowledge the value provided by its support and automation.

### What are the best alternatives to OwnerRez and Hostaway?

The top three alternatives to OwnerRez and Hostaway are Guesty, Hospitable.com, and Lodgify.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OwnerRez](https://www.g2.com/products/ownerrez/reviews) | 5.0/5 (23 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost-effective, strong value sentiment | Ease of use and responsive support |
| [Hostaway](https://www.g2.com/products/hostaway/reviews) | 4.8/5 (415 reviews) | Small-Business | Valued for automation, some mention extra costs | Comprehensive onboarding and automation |
| [Guesty](https://www.g2.com/products/guesty/reviews) | 4.6/5 (122 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive property management features |
| [Hospitable.com](https://www.g2.com/products/hospitable-com/reviews) | 4.8/5 (259 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Automation and unified messaging |
| [Lodgify](https://www.g2.com/products/lodgify/reviews) | 4.2/5 (71 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Direct booking website builder |

### Which Vacation Rental features should I prioritize when comparing OwnerRez and Hostaway?

Buyers should prioritize calendar management, integrations, onboarding/support, automation, and direct booking capabilities when comparing OwnerRez and Hostaway.

- **Calendar management:** Both products are frequently praised for robust calendar features; OwnerRez reviewers highlight color-coded calendars and syncing, while Hostaway reviewers cite unified multi-channel calendars.
- **Integrations:** Hostaway is frequently mentioned for its Airbnb integration (41 all-time mentions); OwnerRez reviewers cite API integrations with VRBO, Booking.com, and Airbnb.
- **Onboarding/support:** OwnerRez scores 9.8 for Quality of Support; Hostaway scores 9.5, with many reviewers praising onboarding specialists.
- **Automation:** Hostaway is noted for automating repetitive tasks and messaging; OwnerRez reviewers mention templated communications and triggers.
- **Direct booking capabilities:** Both products enable direct booking websites, with reviewers on each platform citing this as a key benefit.

### What are the pros and cons of OwnerRez vs Hostaway?

OwnerRez's headline strength is ease of use and responsive support, while Hostaway excels in onboarding and automation.

- **OwnerRez strengths:** Reviewers consistently praise OwnerRez for its intuitive interface, comprehensive feature set, and highly responsive customer support.
- **OwnerRez trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve during setup and desire for more advanced messaging automation.
- **Hostaway strengths:** Hostaway is recognized for its robust onboarding process, automation of repetitive tasks, unified calendar, and multi-channel management.
- **Hostaway trade-offs:** Reviewers note extra costs for certain features, a complex interface for newcomers, and occasional long support wait times.

### Is OwnerRez or Hostaway better for small businesses?

OwnerRez is the stronger fit for small businesses, with both its largest reviewer segment and reviewer sentiment supporting this conclusion.

- **OwnerRez:** Small-Business is the largest segment, and reviewers highlight ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and strong support for small operations.
- **Hostaway:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, with reviewers noting its automation and onboarding as valuable for small teams, though some mention complexity for very small portfolios.

### Which Vacation Rental platform has better integrations?

Hostaway is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of third-party platform connections.

- **OwnerRez:** Reviewers cite API integrations with VRBO, Booking.com, and Airbnb, enabling multi-channel management and direct booking site integration.
- **Hostaway:** Airbnb integration is mentioned in 41 reviews, with additional qualitative mentions of Booking.com and Expedia integrations for unified calendar and channel management.

### How do OwnerRez and Hostaway compare on customer support?

OwnerRez and Hostaway are rated nearly equally on Quality of Support, with OwnerRez at 9.8 and Hostaway at 9.5, indicating parity.

- **OwnerRez:** Reviewers consistently describe support as highly responsive, precise, and available at all hours, with many citing support as a key reason for choosing and staying with the platform.
- **Hostaway:** Reviewers praise Hostaway's onboarding specialists and 24/7 support availability, though some mention occasional long wait times for assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, OwnerRez or Hostaway?

OwnerRez and Hostaway are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.6, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **OwnerRez:** Reviewers describe setup as organized and efficient, with a learning curve that is mitigated by responsive support and detailed guidance.
- **Hostaway:** Reviewers highlight a smooth onboarding process with knowledgeable specialists, noting that while the platform is feature-rich, the initial learning curve is offset by strong onboarding support.

### Which product has better Calendar?

Both OwnerRez and Hostaway are highly rated for their Calendar features, with reviewers on each platform citing robust calendar management and synchronization.

- **OwnerRez:** Reviewers highlight color-coded calendars, reliable syncing across platforms, and ease of managing multiple properties.
- **Hostaway:** Reviewers frequently mention the unified multi-channel calendar, automation of calendar updates, and confidence in avoiding double bookings.

Alternatives

**Hostaway Alternatives**

 ![Guesty](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df8427589bb65dd44cd5efa8c3098c3a/guesty.svg "Guesty")

[
Guesty
](/products/guesty/reviews)

 ![Lodgify](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/15dbc80b97c6ce593ad8abbf20c96e02/lodgify.svg "Lodgify")

[
Lodgify
](/products/lodgify/reviews)

 ![Hosthub](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6c3b77a78b4b25d21fdaa6028844e6cc/hosthub.png "Hosthub")

[
Hosthub
](/products/hosthub/reviews)

 ![Hospitable.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e809c9be7e1cbe9a0108837d38e4c67a/hospitable-com.svg "Hospitable.com")

[
Hospitable.com
](/products/hospitable-com/reviews)

**OwnerRez Alternatives**

 ![Hospitable.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e809c9be7e1cbe9a0108837d38e4c67a/hospitable-com.svg "Hospitable.com")

[
Hospitable.com
](/products/hospitable-com/reviews)

 ![Guesty](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df8427589bb65dd44cd5efa8c3098c3a/guesty.svg "Guesty")

[
Guesty
](/products/guesty/reviews)

 ![Hosthub](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6c3b77a78b4b25d21fdaa6028844e6cc/hosthub.png "Hosthub")

[
Hosthub
](/products/hosthub/reviews)

 ![Beyond](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a6ff6183c2df37b3cea8d183126a2998/beyond-beyond.svg "Beyond")

[
Beyond
](/products/beyond-beyond/reviews)