Hostex

Hostex

Automate short-term rentals.

99 ratings
65 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 16, 2020
  • June 23, 2026

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Streamline short-term rental management across multiple booking platforms. Automate guest communication, check-ins, cleaning tasks, and pricing. Create direct booking sites and manage team accounts efficiently.

Multi-channel integration (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.)
Automated guest messaging with AI bots
Automated check-in guides and door lock code generation
Task automation for cleaning and maintenance
Team account management with role-based permissions
Direct booking site creation and customization
Smart pricing tool integration
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What's New in Hostex

4.27.1

June 23, 2026

* Redesigned the manual reservation creation page. * Redesigned the hourly reservation creation page. * Added support for cleaning fees, pet fees, and extra guest fees. * Improved the reservation editing experience. * Added income, expense, and net income summaries. * Added customizable reservation status colors in the calendar.

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User reviews

Incredible

This app is really impressive! I have one STR that I list on Airbnb, VRBO, and booking. I have used guesty for hosts for 3 years, but greedy guesty is closing down the platform and forcing users to upgrade to a more expensive platform. I searched for alternatives and found this. The price is unbeatable and the software is actually even better than guesty.

I’ve only been using for a week, but wanted to spread the good news. This app rocks. It has tons of integrations with all the major players and I don’t think anything is missing. I’m also surprisingly really impressed with the AI message capability so far. I’m very glad I switched!

My only complaints are:
1. It doesn’t offer a dark mode.
2. You can’t change your default home screen.
3. It doesn’t display guest photos in the app. Maybe API doesn’t share those for privacy reasons, not sure.

Hopefully devs can add those options!
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So close to outstanding

This PMS punches way above its weight class at a fraction of the cost of many other providers.

It has features and support for stuff that no other PMS even comes close to.

However it is so buggy you might not have the patience for it.

I just spent 30 minutes trying to upload a receipt image. It simply will not work unless I force-close the app and relaunch.

Owner reports are already so clunky and tedious and then every time I try to work on them one gets stuck and we cannot generate reports until that previous request is manually reset by support team.

If these folks could tighten these and similar bugs up it would deserve top marks.

In the meantime be ready to be chatting with support team easily once a week.
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed and honest feedback. We truly appreciate your recognition of Hostex's value, feature set, and support—it means a lot to us to know you see the effort we put into building a powerful yet affordable platform. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience you’ve encountered with bug-related issues, such as difficulties uploading receipt images and delays in generating owner reports. Your feedback is extremely valuable, as it helps us pinpoint areas that need immediate attention and improvement. We have already shared your comments with our product and technical teams for thorough investigation and resolution. Thank you again for your candid input and for sticking with us as we continue to improve.

Swapped from Guesty

This software and app is so easy to use and staff are incredibly helpful if needed
I have asked about features and suddenly they appear for all users
Booking site is much more professional

Do not use this platform

If I could give it 0 stars I would. They double booked one of my homes. Customer service takes forever to respond. They will put the blame on you as well. Never received notifications from them, even though notifications were on. Waste of my money. Don’t use them.

Response from developer

Dear user, we take reports of double-bookings very seriously, but after a thorough investigation of our system logs and support records, we find no record of any such incident or any communication from your side. Hostex uses official API integrations that prevent double-bookings by syncing calendars in real-time. Additionally, our 7/24 support team typically responds within minutes, yet we have no history of a conversation matching your description. To help us investigate this further, please provide your account email or ticket number to contact@hostex.io.

Account suspended after trial period with no way to subscribe

Awful support by chat, they don’t let you subscribe until you have reservations in Airbnb. And if you are not on Airbnb , they don’t allow to subscribe. I don’t understand the logic behind!

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Double booking issues

Bug

Receipt image upload fails

Bug

Owner reports get stuck

Bug

Price synchronization issues leading to undercharges

Bug

Instant booking enabled without user knowledge

Bug

Blocked dates not syncing

Bug

Notifications not opening in the correct app section

Bug

Account suspension preventing subscription

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to change default home screen

Feature

Display guest photos in the app

Feature

More ways to customize review requests

Feature

Video tutorials on YouTube

Feature

FAQ

What does Hostex do?

Hostex is a comprehensive platform designed to automate and streamline the management of short-term rental properties. It integrates with major booking channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com to synchronize calendars, messages, prices, and reservations. The app offers automated messaging, check-in guides, task management for cleaning, and tools for creating direct booking sites.

What are the key features of Hostex?

Key features include integration with over 30 booking platforms, AI-powered automated guest messaging, automated check-in guides with secure identification collection and door code generation, automated cleaning task assignment and tracking, team account management with customizable permissions, and the ability to create fully synchronized direct booking websites. It also supports multi-unit property management and integrates with smart lock platforms and pricing tools.

How does Hostex handle pricing and costs?

The description indicates that Hostex offers a freemium model, suggesting there are free features available. It also mentions integration with smart pricing tools like PriceLabs and Rategenie, which may have their own associated costs. The direct booking site feature is noted as having 'no additional charges' from Hostex itself.

What platforms and devices is Hostex compatible with?

Hostex is a mobile application, implying compatibility with iOS and Android devices. It integrates with a wide array of booking platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rental, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, and Houfy. It also integrates with numerous smart lock brands and pricing tools.

Who would benefit from using Hostex?

Hostex is ideal for hosts and property managers of short-term rentals, especially those managing multiple properties or listings across various booking channels. It's designed to save time and reduce operational overhead through automation, making it beneficial for individuals and teams looking to scale their rental business efficiently.