# Hostaway vs Smoobu

| Attribute | Hostaway | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.4 (13% (low)) | 57.1 (77% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A property management system for vacation rental hosts that unifies bookings from multiple channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), automates guest communications using AI, applies dynamic pricing strategies based on market demand, and provides owner reporting through a centralized dashboard. It is indexed under Short Term Rental Management.","source":"https://www.hostaway.com/glossary/dynamic-pricing/","question":"What is Hostaway?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Hostaway. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hostaway.com/glossary/dynamic-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Hostaway support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Hostaway, including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google, Tallybreeze, QuickBooks and WhatsApp, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hostaway.com/glossary/dynamic-pricing/","question":"What does Hostaway integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Hostaway. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Hostaway not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.hostaway.com/glossary/data-privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Hostaway have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive property management system for vacation rentals, offering booking management, multi-channel calendar synchronization, guest communications, revenue optimization tools, and property administration features. It is indexed under Short Term Rental Management.","source":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoPrePaidButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","question":"What is Smoobu?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Smoobu is a paid product; published pricing starts at €9.60 per additional property per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Professional Flex, Professional Prepaid and Premium). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoPrePaidButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","question":"How much does Smoobu cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Smoobu supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoPrePaidButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","question":"What platforms does Smoobu support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Smoobu, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoPrePaidButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","question":"Can Smoobu be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Smoobu, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Stripe and PayPal. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoPrePaidButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","question":"What does Smoobu integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A property management system for vacation rental hosts that unifies bookings from multiple channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), automates guest communications using AI, applies dynamic pricing strategies based on market demand, and provides owner reporting through a centralized dashboard. | Smoobu is a cloud-based vacation rental management system that allows owners and managers to list, manage, and sync properties across multiple booking platforms. It includes features for calendar synchronization, guest communication, invoicing, and automated booking management across various channels. |
| features.capabilities | `{"direct_booking_website_builder":true,"owner_statement_and_commission_portal":true,"automated_trigger_based_guest_messaging":true,"automated_housekeeping_turnover_scheduling":true,"dynamic_yield_pricing_and_minimum_stay_rules":true,"unified_multi_channel_inbox_and_calendar_sync":true,"airbnb_vrbo_booking_com_native_api_integration":true,"smart_lock_api_integration_for_automated_access_codes":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_per_property","direct_booking_website_builder":true,"automated_trigger_based_guest_messaging":true,"dynamic_yield_pricing_and_minimum_stay_rules":true,"unified_multi_channel_inbox_and_calendar_sync":true,"airbnb_vrbo_booking_com_native_api_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 8 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Airbnb"},{"name":"Vrbo"},{"name":"Booking.com"},{"name":"Expedia"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Tallybreeze"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"Email"},{"name":"Smart Locks"},{"name":"Akia","native":false,"category":"guest communication","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"PriceLabs","native":false,"category":"pricing","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Beyond Pricing","native":false,"category":"pricing","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Wheelhouse","native":false,"category":"pricing","direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Airbnb"},{"name":"Booking.com"},{"name":"Expedia"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Professional Flex","summary":"€29/property/month + 0.9% booking commission","features":["Website Builder","Customer service chat","iOS & Android App","Channel Manager","Email & phone support","Price Sync","Guest Guide","Communications","Guest Management (CRM)","Booking System (incl. Stripe & PayPal)","Customized Templates","Online check-in","Connected Accounts","Full API Access","Reservation System (PMS)","Booking Website","Statistics","Teams"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"property","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"of":"booking","kind":"percentage","rate":0.9}],"description":"Flexible pricing with per-booking commission instead of fixed monthly fee","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional Prepaid","summary":"€35.36/property/month, 0% booking fee","features":["Website Builder","New invoicing solution","Customer service chat","iOS & Android App","Channel Manager","Email & phone support","Price Sync","Guest Guide","Communications","Guest Management (CRM)","Booking System (incl. Stripe & PayPal)","Customized Templates","Online check-in","Connected Accounts","Full API Access","Reservation System (PMS)","Booking Website","Statistics","Teams"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"property","amount":35.36,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Fixed monthly pricing with no booking commission","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional Plus","summary":"€49.50/property/month, includes e-invoicing and dynamic pricing trial","features":["Website Builder","Invoicing solution","Customer service chat","iOS & Android App","Channel Manager","Email & phone support","Price Sync","Guest Guide","Communications","Guest Management (CRM)","Booking System (incl. Stripe & PayPal)","Customized Templates","Online check-in","Connected Accounts","Full API Access","Reservation System (PMS)","Booking Website","Statistics","Teams","E-invoicing included","2 months free Dynamic Pricing","Prioritized customer support","Two write-access accounts"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"property","amount":49.5,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Premium plan with e-invoicing, dynamic pricing trial, and priority support","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From €29/property/month (Flex with 0.9% booking fee) or €35.36/property/month (Professional fixed). Annual discount 10%, bi-annual 20%. 14-day free trial.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.smoobu.com/en/pricing/?sc=MoreInfoTeamProButton&utm_source=Smoobu.com&utm_medium=website","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T12:36:06.876Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"unit":"property","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | - | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":29,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Short Term Rental Management)

| Capability | Hostaway | Smoobu |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Unified multi channel inbox and calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbnb vrbo booking com native API integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct booking website builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated trigger based guest messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic yield pricing and minimum stay rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated housekeeping turnover scheduling | ✓ | - |
| Smart lock API integration for automated access codes | ✓ | - |
| Damage protection insurance and security deposit holds | - | - |
| Owner statement and commission portal | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Flat monthly per property |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:15:05.013Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*