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Modern PMS Showdown
Staying vs Hostex
Both are modern, feature-rich platforms. But Hostex charges per property—Staying doesn't. Same great features, better pricing.
€49
Flat vs per-property
Same
Modern features
0%
Commission (both)
Cost comparison
Per-property costs add up fast
Hostex's $4.90/property Standard plan scales with every new listing. Staying doesn't.
| Scenario | Hostex | Staying | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 properties | $49/mo | €49/mo flat | — |
| 25 properties | $122.50/mo | €49/mo flat | ~$882/yr |
| 50 properties | $245/mo | €49/mo flat | ~$2,352/yr |
Based on Hostex's Standard plan at $4.90/property/month as of 2026.
The hidden trade-off
What Hostex's per-property pricing actually buys you
- No WiFi captive portal — Hostex has no way to capture guest emails from OTA bookings
- Per-property costs compound fast — $4.90/property means 25 listings = $122/mo, 50 = $245/mo
- US-market focus — limited multi-language support for European or global operations
- No upsell marketplace — no built-in storefront to sell spa, transport, or in-stay services
- No direct booking re-engagement — OTA guests stay OTA guests, every stay
Staying Has All That + Flat Pricing
Modern PMS, Better Pricing
Nearly identical features, better pricing structure
- Same modern UI/UX
- AI automation & smart messaging
- Multi-channel sync
- Mobile-optimized
- €49/month regardless of property count
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Staying | Hostex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1 hour | 1-2 hours | |
| Pricing Model | €49/mo flat | $4.90-$10.50/property | |
| Booking Commission | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| Setup Fee | €0 | $0 | Tie |
| Free Trial | 14 days | 15 days | Tie |
| Modern UI | Tie | ||
| AI-Powered Automation | Tie | ||
| Multi-Channel Sync | Tie | ||
| Guest Portal | Tie | ||
| Channel Manager | Tie | ||
| Direct Booking Site | Tie | ||
| Smart Lock Integration | Tie | ||
| Automated Messaging | Tie | ||
| Mobile App | Tie |
Honest Assessment
Nearly identical features, better pricing structure
Hostex might make sense if you:
When Hostex is the right call
- Manage only 1-5 properties (per-property pricing is cheaper at very small scale)
- Don't plan to grow your portfolio significantly
- Prefer a newer platform (founded more recently than Staying)
But for property managers with 10+ units or plans to scale, Staying's flat pricing saves thousands annually with the same modern feature set.
Which Staying tier wins vs Hostex?
Most Hostex customers fit our Free tier — but you can start anywhere.
Modern PMS, Better Pricing
Get the same great features without per-property costs. €49/month, always.