What do you dislike about Hostfully?
So much!
The app:
- it is slow & crashes often
- only shows messages and calendar
- does not distinguish between read/unread messages
- you can't access the listings themselves
- can't check on invoices/transactions
- no support chat options (FYI, this is the only way to speak to someone & it must be online, they can take over an hour to get back to you, and you have to leave the page open waiting for them to respond)
The hosting platform site:
- the site is slow to load (if it even does) and often crashes
- it is difficult to view and move photos within the listings
- the photos are cut off in the listings on their direct booking page (everything is horizontal). Why not offer grid views, orientations, etc?
- there is a "you are not a robot" confirmation on the bookings page which times out often and crashes
- text message alerts are not consistent, leading to missed guest messages
- getting someone to respond to what you actually ask about on the online support chat feels like pulling teeth. They are really talented at talking around an issue or ignoring what you ask about
- their transaction lists are confusing, lack information, and make it difficult to match up transactions into your bank account with particular bookings
Guidebook:
- this is actually pretty nice. Only disappointment is that you can only link to the entire guidebook, not to specific tabs (some guests need the specific link)
Overall, this is a platform that feels closer to 2005 than 2024. It is clunky, not user friendly, and expensive. However, it is the customer service that makes all this feel like an insult and a money-grab. Buyer beware Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.