# HostToolkit

> The right tool for every short-term rental job. An independent directory of 31 software tools for Airbnb, Vrbo and short-term rental hosts, organized by the job each tool does, with pricing checked October 2026.

## Categories
- [Dynamic Pricing](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/dynamic-pricing/): Set nightly rates automatically
- [Property Management (PMS)](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/property-management/): Run calendars, messages and channels in one place
- [Cleaning & Turnovers](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/cleaning-turnovers/): Schedule cleaners and inspections between stays
- [Guest Screening & Damage Protection](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/guest-screening/): Verify guests and protect against damage
- [Guest Messaging & AI](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/guest-messaging-ai/): Answer guests fast, even at 2 a.m.
- [Noise & Occupancy Monitoring](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/noise-monitoring/): Prevent parties without cameras
- [Digital Guidebooks](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/digital-guidebooks/): Stop answering the same questions
- [Smart Locks & Access](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/smart-locks/): Self check-in with unique codes
- [Market Research & Analysis](https://hosttoolkit.app/category/market-research/): Decide where to buy and what to charge

## Tools
- [PriceLabs](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/pricelabs/): Dynamic Pricing. Best for hands-on hosts who want full control over pricing rules. Pricing: $19.99/listing/mo, or 1% of booking revenue; 30-day free trial (no card).
- [Wheelhouse](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/wheelhouse/): Dynamic Pricing. Best for hosts who want mostly automated pricing they can still steer. Pricing: Pro Flat $19.99/listing/mo, or Pro Flex 1% of revenue ($2.99/mo minimum); free market report tier.
- [Beyond](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/beyond/): Dynamic Pricing. Best for set-and-forget hosts who'd rather pay only when they book. Pricing: Growth 1% of bookings; Pro 1.25% of bookings.
- [DPGO](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/dpgo/): Dynamic Pricing. Best for small or seasonal portfolios on a budget. Pricing: $18/listing/mo, 0.5% of booked price, or $1 per booked night; 30-day free trial.
- [Airbnb Smart Pricing](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/airbnb-smart-pricing/): Dynamic Pricing. Best for brand-new hosts listed only on Airbnb. Pricing: Free (built into Airbnb).
- [Hospitable](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/hospitable/): Property Management (PMS). Best for hosts with 1 to 10 listings who want automation without enterprise cost. Pricing: Free Essentials plan for 1 property; paid plans add a few dollars per extra property.
- [OwnerRez](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/ownerrez/): Property Management (PMS). Best for detail-oriented hosts who want direct bookings and deep accounting. Pricing: From $40/mo minimum (base + per property).
- [Hostfully](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/hostfully/): Property Management (PMS). Best for growing hosts who also want a guidebook in the same platform. Pricing: Growth $15/property/mo; Pro $25/property/mo.
- [Guesty Lite](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/guesty-lite/): Property Management (PMS). Best for hosts with 1 to 3 listings who may scale into full Guesty later. Pricing: $9/listing/mo (for 1 to 3 listings).
- [Lodgify](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/lodgify/): Property Management (PMS). Best for hosts who want a direct-booking website bundled with their PMS. Pricing: Starter from $33/mo (list price); tiered per property.
- [Hostaway](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/hostaway/): Property Management (PMS). Best for professional managers with a growing portfolio. Pricing: Quote only.
- [Turno](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/turno/): Cleaning & Turnovers. Best for hosts who need to find cleaners or automate cleaning schedules. Pricing: Free for a single property; $10/property/mo ($8 billed annually).
- [Breezeway](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/breezeway/): Cleaning & Turnovers. Best for operators who want inspections and maintenance tracking, not just cleaning. Pricing: Operations $19.99/unit/mo; first property free.
- [Properly](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/properly/): Cleaning & Turnovers. Best for hosts who want photo-verified cleaning checklists. Pricing: Paid; check current pricing.
- [TIDY](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/tidy/): Cleaning & Turnovers. Best for hosts who want to book cleaning services through an app. Pricing: Check current pricing.
- [Safely](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/safely/): Guest Screening & Damage Protection. Best for hosts who want screening and protection in one product. Pricing: $5 per screening, or $0.50/night when bundled.
- [Superhog](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/superhog/): Guest Screening & Damage Protection. Best for managers who want guest verification plus damage waivers. Pricing: Not published (quote).
- [Autohost](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/autohost/): Guest Screening & Damage Protection. Best for operators who want automated risk scoring on every booking. Pricing: Not published (quote).
- [Host Tools](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/host-tools/): Guest Messaging & AI. Best for hosts who want automated messaging and calendar sync without a full PMS. Pricing: Check current pricing.
- [Conduit (formerly HostAI)](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/conduit/): Guest Messaging & AI. Best for hosts who want AI-drafted replies to guest questions. Pricing: Reported from about $12/listing/mo, lower at volume.
- [Besty AI](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/besty-ai/): Guest Messaging & AI. Best for hosts who want to try AI guest communication risk-free. Pricing: Quote only; 14-day free trial.
- [Minut](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/minut/): Noise & Occupancy Monitoring. Best for hosts who want one privacy-safe sensor per unit. Pricing: Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing.
- [NoiseAware](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/noiseaware/): Noise & Occupancy Monitoring. Best for properties with pools, patios or hot tubs. Pricing: Hardware plus per-property subscription; check current pricing.
- [Alertify](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/alertify/): Noise & Occupancy Monitoring. Best for hosts who need evidence for damage or smoking claims. Pricing: Hardware plus subscription; check current pricing.
- [Party Squasher](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/party-squasher/): Noise & Occupancy Monitoring. Best for hosts who want occupancy alerts with no microphone at all. Pricing: Check current pricing.
- [Touch Stay](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/touch-stay/): Digital Guidebooks. Best for hosts who want a polished guidebook guests actually use. Pricing: Priced by business size; free trial.
- [Hostfully Guidebooks](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/hostfully-guidebooks/): Digital Guidebooks. Best for hosts already on, or considering, the Hostfully PMS. Pricing: Check current pricing.
- [Yale / August Smart Locks](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/yale-august/): Smart Locks & Access. Best for single-property hosts who want simple self check-in. Pricing: One-time hardware purchase.
- [RemoteLock](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/remotelock/): Smart Locks & Access. Best for managers with many doors and multiple lock brands. Pricing: Subscription; check current pricing.
- [AirDNA](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/airdna/): Market Research & Analysis. Best for investors underwriting a potential STR purchase. Pricing: Reported about $33/mo (research plan) or $400/yr.
- [BNBCalc](https://hosttoolkit.app/tools/bnbcalc/): Market Research & Analysis. Best for budget-minded investors who want free calculators first. Pricing: Markets $33/mo billed annually; Calculator $16.66/mo billed annually; several free calculators.

## Stacks
- [The $0 First-Listing Stack](https://hosttoolkit.app/stacks/first-listing-free-stack/): Run one listing well without paying for software.
- [The Party-Proof Stack](https://hosttoolkit.app/stacks/party-proof-stack/): Screen guests and catch problems early, without cameras.
- [The Revenue Maximizer Stack](https://hosttoolkit.app/stacks/revenue-maximizer-stack/): Squeeze more revenue from the nights you already have.

## Comparisons
- [PriceLabs vs Wheelhouse](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/pricelabs-vs-wheelhouse/)
- [PriceLabs vs Beyond](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/pricelabs-vs-beyond/)
- [Wheelhouse vs Beyond](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/wheelhouse-vs-beyond/)
- [PriceLabs vs DPGO](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/pricelabs-vs-dpgo/)
- [Beyond vs DPGO](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/beyond-vs-dpgo/)
- [PriceLabs vs Airbnb Smart Pricing](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/pricelabs-vs-airbnb-smart-pricing/)
- [Hospitable vs OwnerRez](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/hospitable-vs-ownerrez/)
- [Hospitable vs Hostfully](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/hospitable-vs-hostfully/)
- [Hospitable vs Guesty Lite](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/hospitable-vs-guesty-lite/)
- [OwnerRez vs Lodgify](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/ownerrez-vs-lodgify/)
- [Hostaway vs Guesty Lite](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/hostaway-vs-guesty-lite/)
- [Hostfully vs Lodgify](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/hostfully-vs-lodgify/)
- [Turno vs Breezeway](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/turno-vs-breezeway/)
- [Turno vs Properly](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/turno-vs-properly/)
- [Safely vs Superhog](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/safely-vs-superhog/)
- [Superhog vs Autohost](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/superhog-vs-autohost/)
- [Host Tools vs Conduit (formerly HostAI)](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/host-tools-vs-conduit/)
- [Minut vs NoiseAware](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/minut-vs-noiseaware/)
- [NoiseAware vs Alertify](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/noiseaware-vs-alertify/)
- [Touch Stay vs Hostfully Guidebooks](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/touch-stay-vs-hostfully-guidebooks/)
- [Yale / August Smart Locks vs RemoteLock](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/yale-august-vs-remotelock/)
- [AirDNA vs BNBCalc](https://hosttoolkit.app/compare/airdna-vs-bnbcalc/)