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Full PMS vs Automation Tool
Staying vs Hospitable
Hospitable excels at automation, but lacks full PMS features. Staying gives you automation AND complete property management.
All-in-1
vs automation-only
€49
Flat comprehensive pricing
Full
PMS capabilities
The hidden trade-off
What Hospitable's low price actually buys you
- Airbnb-first design — Hospitable is an automation layer, not a full property management system
- No direct booking engine worth the name — basic page only, no proper booking funnel or upsell flow
- Dynamic pricing requires PriceLabs or Wheelhouse add-ons, adding $30–50/mo per property
- No WiFi captive portal — guest emails from OTA stays are never captured
- No upsell marketplace — Hospitable has no way to sell spa, transport, or in-stay extras
- Channel manager is limited — leans heavily on Airbnb; Booking.com and VRBO coverage is secondary
Staying's Approach
Get Automation AND Full PMS Features
Automation tool vs complete platform
- Powerful automation: Messages, pricing, tasks
- Full PMS features: Everything integrated
- One login, one system—€49/month
- No separate pricing or housekeeping tools needed
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Staying | Hospitable | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1 hour | 1-2 hours | |
| Monthly Price | €49/mo | $19-99/mo | Tie |
| Booking Commission | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| Setup Fee | €0 | $0 | Tie |
| Self-Serve Signup | Tie | ||
| Free Trial | 14 days | 14 days | Tie |
| Full Property Management | Automation-focused | ||
| Dynamic Pricing AI | Third-party only | ||
| Digital Keys | Integration | ||
| Guest Portal | Basic messaging | ||
| Automated Messaging | Tie | ||
| Channel Manager | Limited | ||
| Direct Booking Engine | Basic | ||
| Housekeeping Management | Basic scheduling | ||
| Owner Statements | Manual reports |
Honest Assessment
When might Hospitable be the right choice?
Hospitable might make sense if you:
When Hospitable is the right call
- Only need messaging automation (no full PMS)
- Already have pricing, reporting, and management tools
- Don't mind managing multiple software subscriptions
- Are comfortable with a narrower feature set
But for property managers who want one platform that does it all, Staying is the complete solution.
Which Staying tier wins vs Hospitable?
Most Hospitable customers fit our Free tier — but you can start anywhere.
Get Automation AND Full PMS Features
€49/month flat. Everything included. No tool juggling. Start in 5 minutes.