Airbnb channel manager connections compared
13 of 14 plans we track document a direct API connection to Airbnb, from Hospitable, OwnerRez, Smoobu, Guesty, Lodgify, Uplisting and Hostfully; the rest use iCal or are not verified. The cheapest verified direct-API option for Airbnb at 1 listing is Hospitable Essentials at $0/month, checked 17 Oct 2026.
Cheapest verified direct-API software for Airbnb
Only Airbnb required, direct API required, monthly billing, USD.
| Listings | #1 | #2 | #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | Hospitable Host at $29/month | OwnerRez Standard at $40/month |
| 3 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | OwnerRez Standard at $70/month | Hospitable Professional at $74/month |
| 5 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | OwnerRez Standard at $88/month | Hospitable Professional at $104/month |
| 10 | Hospitable Essentials at $0/month | Hospitable Professional at $179/month | — |
Airbnb connection type per plan
iCal syncs availability only, usually with a delay, which raises double-booking risk. Rate and message sync are shown only where documented.
| Plan | Connection | Calendar | Rates | Messages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitable Essentials | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitable Host | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hospitable Professional | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OwnerRez Standard | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Smoobu Professional Pre-Paid | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Guesty Lite (monthly) | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lodgify Basic | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lodgify Starter | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Lodgify Professional | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Hospitable Mogul | Direct API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Uplisting Operator | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Uplisting Independent Host (pay-as-you-go) | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Beds24 | Type not verified | Yes | Not verified | Yes |
| Hostfully Growth | Direct API | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
Next question: Need all three channels? Cheapest for 3 listings
Other channels
Sources
- Beds24: Beds24 pricing checked 2026-10-17
- Guesty: Connecting Airbnb to Guesty (Lite) checked 2026-10-17
- Hospitable: Vrbo Partner Connection overview checked 2026-10-17
- Hostfully: Hostfully pricing checked 2026-10-17
- Lodgify: Lodgify pricing & plans checked 2026-10-16
- OwnerRez: OwnerRez pricing / channel management checked 2026-10-16
- Smoobu: Connect Vrbo, HomeToGo, Expedia and other channels to Smoobu checked 2026-10-16
- Uplisting: Uplisting pricing checked 2026-10-17